Founder.University is a two-day curriculum for founders who have launched their product but haven't raised Series A.
When: November 8-9, 2021
Available to 200 startups
All founders are eligible to apply.
November Class Agenda:
(frequently updated, time in PST)
DAY ONE - November 8th
10:00AM-11:00AM: Checklist for Talking to Investors & Breakout Session: Jacqui Deegan & Charlie Cuddy, LAUNCH
11:00AM-12:30PM: Perfecting Your Pitch: Jason Calacanis, LAUNCH & Zach Coelius, Coelius Captal
12:30PM-1:30PM: Legal Lunch ‘n Learn: Michael Pestana, Wilson Sonsini
1:30PM-2:00PM: 6 Steps to Healthy Financials: Lil Roberts, Xendoo
2:00PM-2:30PM: Maintaining a Low-Burn Culture: Ben Seidl, Neyborly
2:30PM-3:00PM: How To Show Signal Before Traction: Jed Katz, Javelin Venture Partners
3:00PM-3:30PM: Reducing Churn & Delighting Customers: Nicole Beals, Techmate
3:30PM-4:15PM: Finding and Owning Your Initial Acquisition Channels: Craig Zingerline, Growth University
4:15PM-4:30PM: Breakout Session
DAY TWO - November 9th
10:00AM-10:30AM: Breakout Session
10:30AM-11:00AM: Building to $10M in ARR without Taking a Series A: Christina Cacioppo, Vanta
11:00AM-12:00PM: Perfecting Your Pitch: Jason Calacanis & Mike Savino, LAUNCH
12:00PM-12:30PM: How to Close Your Round by Building Community with Investors: Dejan Pralica, SoleSavy
12:30PM-1:00PM: Marketing Strategies for Scaling at Early Stage: Presh Dineshkumar, LAUNCH
1:00PM-1:45PM: Creating a Qualifying Sales Deck: Whitney Sales, Forum VC
1:45PM-2:00PM: Break
2:00PM-3:00PM: 5 Things to Consider When Negotiating a Term Sheet: Becki DeGraw, Wilson Sonsini
3:00PM-3:45PM: How to Create a $1M Campaign: David Sanghera
3:45PM-4:00PM: Breakout Session
4:00PM-4:30PM: Using TikTok Marketing to Supercharge Growth: Mehak Vohra, Skillbank
