Inside VC Session 3: Due Diligence & Pitch Construction with Alicia Levey

​Session 3: Due Diligence & Pitch Construction

​Speaker: Alicia Levey, PhD (Venture Partner, Versant Ventures)

​This session will cover what investors look for during due diligence and how founders can reverse-engineer great pitch decks. Alicia will provide insight into how investors assess teams, markets, and technology, and will outline practical strategies for building a compelling narrative that resonates with venture capital audiences.

​Inside VC is a six-part seminar series featuring leading investors who will demystify how venture capital really works.

​​The series will feature leading investors sharing perspectives on early-stage financing, startup formation models, pitch construction, due diligence, and boardroom dynamics.

​​Through interactive sessions and candid discussions, speakers will highlight the frameworks investors use when evaluating startups, along with practical lessons and real-world experiences from the frontlines of company building.

​​About the Host:​

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