Startup Growth & Funding Workshop Series W/ J.P. Morgan - Workshop 1
You're invited to join a four-part workshop series hosted at the UChicago Science Incubator - built for founders who are serious about growth and fundraising. The workshop series will be hosted by the UChicago Science Incubator in partnership with J.P. Morgan. Led by Kim Patel, Vice President in Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan.
Workshop 1: Fundraising 101 – How the Game Works - May 19, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Gain a foundational understanding of how fundraising works, what investors look for, and how to position your startup for success.
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Workshop 2: Metrics That Matter (Especially for Hard Tech) - June 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn which key metrics investors care about most and how to effectively track and communicate your startup’s performance.
Workshop 3: Now You Have Capital – Cash Management, Runway, and Debt as a Tool - July 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Explore strategies for managing capital, extending runway, and leveraging debt strategically as your company grows.
Workshop 4: Funding Strategy – Grants, Non-Dilutive Capital, Revenue, and Preparing for Series A - August 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Understand different funding pathways and how to strategically prepare your business for its next stage of growth.
Lunch will be provided.