

The VC Hot Seat: A Live Founder Q&A
The VC Hot Seat is a live virtual Interview of investors by Vitaliy Schafer, of Leader Bank, and an open forum designed to give founders direct access to the investor mindset.
Instead of a traditional workshop, two active investors will be put in the hot seat and asked high-value, predetermined questions about fundraising, pitching, what investors look for, and common mistakes founders make when raising capital.
After the moderated discussion, the session opens up for founders to ask their own questions and engage directly with the investors. We’re excited to confirm Mark Zheng of VU Venture Partners and John Hession of Hub Angels as panelists. Whether you are preparing to raise capital or simply want a clearer view of how investors think, this session delivers honest insight you can use immediately.
Vitaliy Schafer - Director of VC/PE & Tech Banking at Leader Bank - Startup Advisor at Growthcraft