Road to FX: Is your startup venture-backable? with Haley Bryant (Hustle Fund)

​Not every great startup is ready for venture capital, and raising money at the wrong time can hurt more than help. So, how do you know if now is the right time to seek investors or if you should keep building a bit longer? In this candid session, Haley Bryant, Partner at Hustle Fund, where she reviews thousands of deals a year, will help you determine when fundraising truly makes sense for your startup (and when it doesn’t). Haley will demystify what VCs mean by “venture-scale” and how to tell if your business fits that profile. She’ll also share how to evaluate your startup’s readiness and the signs that you might be better off delaying a raise. Expect to explore questions like:

• ​What do investors mean by “venture-scale,” and does your startup need to be that to raise money?

• ​How can you tell if you’re fundraising because you’re ready, or just because you can?

• ​When might taking VC investment actually set you back, and what are the alternatives?

​After this session, you’ll have a framework for deciding whether to fundraise now, later, or perhaps not at all, and the confidence to make the choice that’s right for your company.