Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling
About This Workshop
We’re kicking it off with the most highly selective, hands-on workshop series built for ambitious founders to master the hardest parts of early-stage execution, from fundraising to GTM and sales and beyond, brought to you by Amy Quan.
We’ve had incredible founders walk through the door - YC-backed, Techstars alumni, multi-time founders, and those who’ve raised millions from top-tier VCs.
Guest Speakers
Sumeet Shah, Founder & Managing Partner @ VHS Ventures
Patrick McGovern, Principal @ Bowery Capital
Programming
Session 1: What VCs Actually Care About & How to Create Momentum & Urgency
Session 2: The Art of Storytelling and Building Investor Trust – Make your pitch unforgettable and fundable.
Activity: Receive live feedback on pitch decks
What’s Included:
Pitch Deck Reviews: We’ll break down your deck (what’s working, what’s not, and how to position it for investor conviction)
Insider Insights: Hear real stories and advice from people who’ve raised, built, and backed breakout startups.
High-Value Connections: You’re entering a curated room of ambitious, early-stage founders and investors.
Why You Should Attend
Raise with confidence by learning how to pitch in a way that makes investors lean in.
Sharpen your narrative and strategy in your pitch deck to turn traction into term sheets.
Surround yourself with high-caliber founders who move fast and think bigger.
Access hands-on support, tactical frameworks, and direct feedback from top VCs and operators that you would not normally meet.
About Brderless
Brderless was founded to create a go-to knowledge hub supporting early-stage founders who are building in the post-Web2 world. We bridge the gap between bootstrapping and venture scaling, by providing essential skills, strategic insights, and access to experienced mentors through curated and tactical initiatives.
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Testimonials from Past Attendees
"I've been building in NYC for 10+ years, and this is the most hands-on, founder-focused experience I've ever been to".
"Everything was so well done - the speakers were incredible, lots of learning and real talks, and the setting was very intimate".
Additional Notes
Food & beverages will be provided during the sessions.
Photography Notice: By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. We may also ask for your testimonials post-event (optional).
This isn’t a panel or a pitch contest. It’s a hands-on, tactical experience with real outcomes. You’ll get direct feedback from top-tier VCs and operators. To keep the room intimate, curated, and high-value, we charge a small fee to make sure only committed founders join.