Lunch and Learn: The Growth Architecture Studio for Seed & Series A
We’re excited to introduce our new Lunch & Learn series as part of the Women in AI Global Association Event—a weekly online initiative where everyone in AI come together to learn, share, and grow through practical insights from founders, operators, and industry experts.
Each session is designed to be short, focused, and highly practical: 🕒 20–30 min talk 💬 Interactive Q&A 🤝 Optional networking
📅 Held every Monday and Wednesday during lunchtime
📌Our Kick-off Session Monday, May 4 | 12:00–13:00
The Growth Architecture Studio for Seed & Series A Startups with Judie Alvarez
💡 What this session will cover: • The full funding lifecycle—from bootstrapping to exit • What VCs look for at Seed and Series A • Key differences between European and US funding models • When to use angels, accelerators, grants, or venture debt • Common mistakes founders make around dilution
This session provides a clear and practical understanding of how funding works and how to navigate each stage strategically.
👤 About the speaker Judie Alvarez is a fractional CMO and strategic advisor with 15+ years of experience helping startups scale and secure funding.
She has held leadership roles at TechBBQ, TheHub, Clerk.io, and Tryp.com, and previously worked as a banking lawyer at Barclays and Deutsche Bank—bringing a unique combination of commercial and financial expertise.