Founder's Guide to Fundraising for Startups with Divya Gugnani

​Don't miss this sit-down discussion where a four-time founder and investor shares her actionable tips on how to execute the perfect pitch.

CEO and co-founder of Female Founder Collective, Alison Wyatt, hosts this deep dive interview where Divya Gugnani shares decades of lessons into actionable strategies for founders at every stage, from pre-seed to growth stage investment rounds.

During this live session, Divya will share how to craft a compelling narrative, develop a strategic fundraising roadmap, and deliver your pitch with unwavering confidence. Having been on both sides of the table—evaluating pitches as an investor and delivering them as a founder— Divya understands the nuances that can make or break a fundraising round.

Prepare to unlock the frameworks, tactics, and insider insights honed from Divya's journey from Wall Street to serial entrepreneur and investor.

MORE ABOUT DIVYA GUGNANI

Divya Gugnani is a serial entrepreneur, investor, board member, and startup advisor with over 20 years of experience. She holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Divya began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and later transitioned to institutional investing at Investcorp International and FirstMark Capital. After co-founding a few companies, she became a mom and Co-founded Wander Beauty to create effortless beauty essentials to keep you gorgeous on the go. 

​​Divya's latest venture, 5 SENS, is fueled by the belief that fragrance should capture your ever-changing energy. She founded 5 SENS to create fine fragrances that are as dynamic as you are. 

​​Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Divya is a driving force in empowering, investing in, and advising diverse entrepreneurs. She has been an active investor over the last 20+ years with nearly 80 investments, primarily through her investment vehicle Concept to Co. She has also served on the board of directors of over ten companies across various industries and sizes. 

​​Divya is passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs build and scale their businesses. She is also a prolific speaker, mentor, and author. Divya provides mentorship through various networks and guest lectures at top universities and business schools. Divya has regularly appeared on CNBC, NBC, and MSNBC and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, BusinessWeek, TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg.