How Fundable Is Your Startup?

​Hosted By: Tech Exploration Lab & Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship

​Who Should Attend

• ​Students exploring startup ideas

• ​Teams working on early-stage ventures

• ​Anyone curious about funding, but unsure where they stand

​What to Expect

​Thinking about raising money for your startup but not sure if you should?

​Join us for a practical, low-pressure session focused on one question: How fundable is your startup idea right now?

​This is not a pitch event.  It’s a chance to get honest input on where you are, what matters, and what to think about next.

​We’ll start with a quick overview of how investors and experienced operators think about early-stage startups then shift into a conversation-driven format where you can engage directly with founders, operators, and advisors.

​You’ll have the opportunity to:

• ​Ask questions about your own idea or startup

• ​Get a sense of what makes something fundable (or not)

• ​Understand whether raising capital makes sense—and when

• ​Learn what steps typically come before funding

​Agenda

​4:00-4:15
Arrivals and grab a beverage

​4:15-4:30
Lightning Intros
Quick intros and share perspectives and one thing that students don't know but should know

​4:30-5:30
Open Networking
Ask questions of advisors informally. Some questions you might be thinking about are:

• ​Should you raise at all

• ​What investors look for

• ​What is early traction and validation

• ​How do you get from idea to fundable opportunity

• ​What are the alternative paths (bootstrapping, pilots, revenue first)

​Light snacks and beverages provided.