„Investor Ready: What Founders Wish They Knew Before Raising Capital“
Most founders focus on getting investment. Few are prepared for what happens after they get it.
Join this practical session to learn what founders wish they had known before raising capital: how much equity to give up, how to avoid costly mistakes, what investor red flags to watch for, how to prepare your team and company, and how to stay sane throughout the process.
The founder survival guide
1. Should You Raise at All?
2. What Investors Actually Buy
3. The Equity Game Nobody Explains
4. Founder Mistakes That Kill Companies
5. Investor Red Flags
6. Fundraising Reality Check
7. Investor Ready Checklist
8. Q&A (5 min)
Hosted by Vanda Seidelova, exited founder of Twigsee (acquired by private equity in 2024), investor at NeoZone Collective, board member of Czech Founders, member of the European Commission's European Female Founders advisory body (EFF), and founder of BeNextOne and LyzakJinak, two NGOs helping young people launch their first ventures.1. Should You Raise at All?