The Edge Workshop Series: Storytelling for Fundraising Success with Joe Vazquez
We're excited to invite you to the next edition of The Edge Workshop Series. This is an intimate, high-impact gathering where founders sharpen the tools that actually close capital.
The Edge: Storytelling for Fundraising Success featuring Emmy award winning Joe Vazquez.
Your story is your most powerful fundraising tool, but most founders don't know how to tell it in a way that actually lands capital.
Join us for this in-person session where you'll learn to craft and deliver the narrative that gets investors to lean in, write checks, and become true believers in your vision.
What You'll Learn:
How to structure your founder story to build instant credibility and connection
The critical narrative elements investors actually fund
How to pivot your story for different investor types and stages
Common storytelling mistakes that kill deals—and how to avoid them
Live feedback on your story from Joe and fellow founders
Why This Matters: In a market where capital is selective and relationships matter more than ever, your ability to tell a compelling, authentic story isn't just nice to have—it's non-negotiable. This isn't about memorizing a script. It's about finding and owning the narrative that makes your business fundable.
The Edge Workshop: Event Agenda
Tuesday, February 24th | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | San Francisco
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Featured Talk with Joe Vazquez
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Live Pitches & Feedback
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
Who Should Attend:
Early-stage founders actively fundraising or preparing to raise capital who want practical, actionable guidance on storytelling that actually works.
Special thanks to our Presenting Partner, Rivera Partners
Riviera Partners is a global executive search firm specializing exclusively in technical leadership talent across product management, software engineering, IT, AI/ML/Data, cybersecurity, and design. Since 2001, they've built a reputation as the go-to talent partner for leading private equity investors, venture capitalists, and innovative companies worldwide, placing executives at every stage from venture-backed startups to public companies across more than 25 countries. With a team of over 120 recruiters operating from offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Bozeman, Providence, and London, Riviera combines deep recruiting expertise with their proprietary AI-powered technology platform, SutroX, to deliver exceptional results.
The Edge is designed for founders who want real answers from people who've been there. No fluff. No hustle culture. Just practical wisdom from experts who actually want to see you succeed.
Space is limited. This is an intimate, interactive workshop—not a lecture.
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