Fireside Chat: From Idea to Investment
Join us for a virtual fireside chat on Friday, November 6 at 4:00pm GST with CEO of TrustIn, Momeen Ahmed and Co-Founder of XSquare, Tanvir Shah.
Every funded startup began as an idea with no investors and plenty of doubt. Yet most founder stories skip straight to the announcement. This fireside chat goes back to the beginning.
Join two founders for an honest, moderated conversation about their journeys from first idea to first funding: the early steps, the proof they built, the rejections they faced, and the moments that finally got them to yes. No slides, no pitching, just real stories and practical lessons you can start using now.
🚀 What you’ll walk away with
How founders got from idea to their first traction
What they needed to show before investors took them seriously
How they found investors and handled the “no”s along the way
The mistakes they’d avoid, and the one step you can take this week
👾 Who should attend
Aspiring and early-stage founders who are building an idea, preparing to launch, or wondering how funding really works.
🌟 Meet the speakers
Momeen Ahmed, CEO TrustIn
Momeen Ahmed brings 19+ years of banking experience across India and the UAE, specializing in Business Banking, SME financing, and Transaction Banking with a distinguished career spanning leading financial institutions. Now an entrepreneur, he combines deep industry expertise and an extensive India–UAE network to drive TrustIn’s vision forward.
Tanvir Shah, Co-Founder XSquare
Tanvir Shah brings cross-industry experience spanning Banking, Real Estate Finance, Fintech, and Education, building ventures at the intersection of finance, real estate, and emerging technology. As a driving force behind XSquare, he is helping lead the global B2B payments revolution.
How the hour will run
Welcome and introductions
The conversation: the starting line, proof before the pitch, and getting to yes
Quick-fire round: short answers on fundraising dos and don’ts
Q&A: your questions, answered by the founders
🎟️ Register
Upload your pitch deck or company profile on Elevix to save a spot in the session: https://elevix.me/
Meeting link will be shared with participants registered on the Elevix platform.
Questions or issues, contact: asma.a@iaccelgbi.com
About Elevix
Elevix empowers founders to become investor-ready by providing the right tools, guidance, and connections to navigate their fundraising journey with confidence. We bridge the gap between startups and investors, helping founders turn their vision into fundable businesses.