15 Ways to Scam Founders Raising Funds
Founders can be scammed in so many ways!
Here from the Open VC team about what they heard from founders.
Agenda
12-1pm 13 Ways to Scam to Founders Raising Funds, Shaun Gold
1-1:30pm Q&A about Funding Breakthrough Lab, or Coaching with Natalie
Bio
Shaun Gold is a true polymath, renowned for his broad expertise and diverse experiences across multiple industries. He is a lifelong entrepreneur, 2x Amazon Best-Selling Author, international speaker, ghostwriter, investor, and super connector. He serves as the head of content at OpenVC (where his articles on startup topics are read by over 40,000 visitors a month) and as a General Partner at Improve Ventures, a VC fund focused on emerging markets. He is also involved in a joint venture between Point Capital and Improve Ventures focused on the startup secondary market, handling SPVs of $10 million or more.
Host
Funding Breakthrough Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-accelerator that helps founders strategize, fundraise, and grow their startups. With a mission to build a better tomorrow, we’ve created a thriving community of over 15,000+ subscribers where education, networks, and resources come together to unlock founder potential.
We specialize in helping early-stage entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of fundraising—whether through grants, venture capital, or alternative funding paths—while championing diversity, inclusion, and authenticity.
Founded by Natalie Pan, an engineer, community builder, and executive coach, Funding Breakthrough Lab provides the tools and support you need to move from idea to investment.
Apply now for the next cohort and gain the credibility, connections, and confidence to secure funding for your startup: fundingbreakthroughlab.org