Buildstation: Maven11 Workshop

​What do investors actually look for?

​In this session, the team from Maven11 will give a behind-the-scenes look at how VCs evaluate startups, from first impression to investment decision. Whether you’re an early-stage founder, already further along, or not even thinking about raising yet, this workshop will help you understand how to position your project, and build a pitch deck that actually makes sense from an investor’s perspective.

​They’ll cover:

• ​What investors actually care about in early-stage teams and ideas

• ​How to structure a strong, compelling pitch deck

• ​Common mistakes founders make, like misrepresenting key metrics or the state of a funding round

• ​How VCs analyze startups in crowded markets and differentiate between winners and the rest

• ​How founders are evaluated beyond just the idea

​We’ll also go deeper into how VC actually works:

• ​What the dealflow process looks like and what to expect at each stage

• ​How timing affects fundraising (and what to do if you miss the wave)

• ​Token vs equity: what’s changing and how to think about it

• ​What drives valuations and how the current VC landscape is evolving

​To wrap things up, Maven11 will share real examples from their portfolio and different paths founders have taken to succeed, along with a final perspective.

​Schedule
11:00: Workshop starts (~1 hour)
12:00: Open Q&A + informal chats with Maven11

​After the session, Maven11 will stick around to connect with builders, answer questions, and give direct feedback on projects.