PHX Founder Stories + March Madness Watch Party 🏀
​Kick off #AZTechWeek with PHX FWD!!! March Madness. Founders. Capital.
​We heard you. Everyone wants to watch March Madness on Monday night… so we made this a watch party 🏀🏀🏀
​Join us for our next PHX FWD Community Event: a night of basketball, food, drinks, and founders.
​We’ll be watching the games, connecting with the community, and hosting a short, candid panel conversation with Phoenix founders actively raising capital today.
​Raising capital has become more complex. Investor expectations have shifted, timelines are longer, and founders are being pushed to build stronger businesses before raising.
​During a break in the action, we’ll hear directly from founders on what it actually looks like to raise capital right now, including challenges, lessons learned, and what’s working.
​Panelists include:
​Rob Nicoletti — Founder & CEO, HALO
Jamie Baxter — Co-Founder & CEO, diner
Kaled Alhanafi — Co-Founder & CEO, Basata
​Together, they’ll discuss:
​What the fundraising environment looks like today
​How investor expectations have changed
​Strategies founders are using to raise capital in the current market
​Lessons learned from raising and building in today’s environment
​What founders should be thinking about before starting their next raise
​Whether you're preparing to raise your first round or navigating growth in today’s market, this conversation will offer real insights from founders on the front line.
​📍 100 Mill, Tempe
đź“… April 6
🕠5:30–7:30 PM
​Food, drinks, basketball, and founders.
​This event is brought to you by PHX Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Osborn Maledon Law, KBF Advisory, and Deloitte.