🔥 David Cohen Fireside Chat on Fundraising
​In this intimate fireside chat, David Cohen, Co-Founder & CEO of Techstars, shares candid insights from decades of experience funding, mentoring, and scaling startups from idea to unicorn.
​From raising your first cheque to leading a multi-round growth story, David will unpack the mindset, mechanics, and missteps of fundraising—what really builds investor confidence, how to raise wisely, and how to leverage mentorship and community to amplify your startup’s path to capital.
​This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the architects of the global accelerator movement.
​What you’ll learn:
​What investors really look for at early and growth stages
​How to use community and mentorship to fuel investor access
​The “Give First” principle and why it drives long-term trust
​How to prepare your team and metrics for a serious raise
​Building credibility and momentum in a competitive funding environment