

Founders Breakfast + Pitch Deck Frameworks w/ First Round Capital Alum
Join us for an exclusive pre–Day 2 founders breakfast offsite before we head over together to Rippling on the Road: Chicago at Willis Tower.
This curated morning is designed specifically for venture-backed founders who want sharper storytelling, stronger fundraising positioning, and meaningful peer connection — before the full conference energy kicks in.
☕ 8:30–10 AM | Founders Breakfast (Offsite)
Start Day 2 with:
A curated room of fellow founders
Great coffee + breakfast
⚽ 10:30–11 AM | Sports Star, Aly Wagner, Keynote (Willis Tower)
🎯11–11:30 AM | Founder Breakout Session (Willis Tower)
Level Up Your Fundraising Pitch Deck: Why Storytelling is Absolutely Critical in the AI Era
Expect practical frameworks you can immediately apply to your deck with former storyteller at First Round Capital Sarah Hallam.
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