Funding Your Company: Substance Over Hype

​Tired of the "raise or die" mentality?

We are hosting an exclusive gathering of founders, funders, and advisors in the local pre-seed stage ecosystem who believe there's a better way to build.

​This isn't about chasing the next round of capital. It’s about mastering your destiny by owning your capital strategy—from venture and debt financing to revenue-based funding and bootstrap growth tactics. We’ll explore how to optimize your cash flow for sustainability and profitability from day one.

​You'll walk away with real strategies, smart trade-offs, and ways to grow without wasting money.

​Lunch will be provided with time to network, hear from an expert panel, and engage in small group discussions.

Panelists include:

• ​Andy White - Investor at Keshif Ventures and Co-Founder of BuyBack Ventures (seed strapping strategies)

• ​Kate Dilligan - Founder and CEO of Cooler Heads (founder perspective on capital decisions)

• ​Vidya Dinamani - Investor, Advisor, Product Leader (growth and product-market fit funding)

​Come ready to learn and to contribute to the conversation on ways to build businesses that optimize capital. We want to hear your stories and foster greater collaboration in San Diego.