Inside the mind of the VC
Raising venture capital is won or lost in two places: the hook that gets you through the door and how you command the room in your first 30-minute partner meeting.
Inside the Mind of the VC is an interactive, roll-up-your-sleeves workshop designed to show founders what “good” really looks like in today’s fundraising market. From preparing the perfect pitch deck to nailing that first VC meeting.
Through live pitch deck teardowns and meeting simulations, founders will pressure-test their narrative, sharpen their approach and get direct feedback from investors.
Then, step inside the room founders rarely get to see. A live mock Investment Committee will show how VCs actually discuss, challenge and assess an opportunity behind closed doors.
Participation & Deck Submissions:
To keep the workshop interactive, capacity is strictly capped at 60 founders.
While not everyone will pitch, we invite all attending startups to submit their pitch deck during registration. A curated selection of submitted decks will be chosen for live breakout teardowns and the main stage demonstrations.
If you are currently fundraising and are happy to just join as a spectator, there is no need to submit a pitch deck.
Who Should Attend:
Founders currently raising or preparing to kick off a Pre-Seed, Seed or Series A round in the next 1–3 months.
Details:
Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Time: 13:30 pm – 15:30 pm
Location: Google Sydney, 48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW, 2009
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