Inside the mind of the VC
Raising venture capital can be won or lost in two places: the hook that gets you through the door and how you position your startup during your first meeting.
Inside the Mind of the VC is an interactive, roll-up-your-sleeves workshop designed to show founders what “good” looks like in today’s fundraising market. From preparing the perfect pitch deck to nailing that first VC meeting.
Through live pitch deck reviews, founders will pressure-test their narrative, sharpen their approach and get direct feedback from investors, with the winning pitch getting further access to OneVentures and Folklore Ventures.
Submit your pitch deck prior to the session, nominate if you’re open to pitching live - then pitch live, and receive feedback on the spot. This event is perfect for founders currently or about to raise, with an established pitch and wanting to hone their skills.
Participation & Deck Submissions:
To keep the workshop interactive, capacity is strictly capped at 60 founders.
We invite all attending startups to submit their pitch deck during registration. A curated selection of submitted decks will be chosen for pitching live; a few audience members will also be allowed to pitch on the day.
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: 12:30 pm – 14:30 pm
Location: Google Sydney, 48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW, 2009
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