Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling

Founder Studio Series: Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling | June 25 & 26 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM (each day)| New York City We’re kicking it off with the most highly selective, hands-on workshop series built for ambitious founders to master the hardest parts of early-stage execution, from fundraising to GTM and sales and beyond, brought to you by Amy Quan. About This Workshop Over 2 nights (3 hours each), you'll sharpen your fundraising narrative and pitch deck, pressure-test your pitch live, and get direct feedback from operators, investors, and founders who've been in the room. We’ve had incredible founders walk through the door - YC-backed, Techstars alumni, multi-time founders, and those who’ve raised millions from top-tier VCs. Guest Speaker Lineup Brett Martin: Co-Founder @ Charge Ventures (premium pre/seed VC). President & Co-Founder @ Fonzi (backed by Lightspeed Ventures). 4X Founder Katie Weiss: Principal @ ff Venture Capital. Ex-Salesforce, TriNet, SingleSprout, and R/GA Ventures Youssef Kalad: Principal @ AlleyCorp Sahil Mehta: COO @ Regal.ai ($106M raised in total). Ex-Shiftsmart ($100M raised) Programming Wednesday (June 25): Craft the Narrative & Refine the Deck Session 1: What VCs Actually Care About – Nail the first 5 minutes or lose the room. Session 2: How to Create Momentum & Urgency – Build the FOMO investors can't ignore. Activity: Live Pitch Deck Reviews by Investors – Straight, tactical feedback. Optional Product Demos – Share your product and get live feedback from the room. Thursday (June 26) Session 3: The Art of Storytelling and Building Investor Trust – Make your pitch unforgettable and fundable. Session 4: What Founders Need to Prepare Beyond the Deck for Fundraising – Get ready with the materials and mindset investors expect. Activity: Pitch to VCs & Get Live Feedback – Test your deck in front of investors before your raise. Optional Product Demos – Continue showcasing what you're building. What’s Included: Pitch Deck Reviews: We’ll break down your deck — what’s working, what’s not, and how to position it for investor conviction. Learn what top-tier investors actually look for Live Pitch Feedback: Get real-time feedback on your pitch from investors and operators who know what it takes to get a “yes.” This is your chance to refine your delivery, clarify your story, and build trust fast. Optional Product Demos: Show, don’t just tell. Founders will have the opportunity to demo their product live. Insider Insights: Hear unfiltered stories and tactical advice from people who’ve raised, built, and backed breakout startups. High-Value Connections: You’re entering a curated room of ambitious, early-stage founders and investors. Every conversation here can unlock something new: a future round, a warm intro, or a strategy shift that changes everything. Why You Should Attend Raise with confidence by learning how to pitch in a way that makes investors lean in. Sharpen your narrative and strategy in your pitch deck to turn traction into term sheets. Surround yourself with high-caliber founders who move fast and think bigger. Access hands-on support, tactical frameworks, and direct feedback from top VCs and operators that you would not normally meet. ​Important Notice: ​Commitment: 3 hours per day (5:00 - 8:00 PM ET) Deck is not ready? No problem.You don’t need a finished pitch deck to apply. If accepted, you’ll have time to pull it together and submit it before the workshop begins, and we’ll help you sharpen it from there. Money-Back Guarantee: Attend both full sessions, and if you don’t find it valuable, we’ll refund your full ticket — no questions asked. About Brderless ​Brderless was founded to create a go-to knowledge hub supporting early-stage founders who are building in the post-Web2 world. We bridge the gap between bootstrapping and venture scaling, by providing essential skills, strategic insights, and access to experienced mentors through curated and tactical initiatives. ​Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram | X Testimonials from Past Attendees ​"I've been building in NYC for 10+ years, and this is the most hands-on, founder-focused experience I've ever been to". ​"Everything was so well done - the speakers were incredible, lots of learning and real talks, and the setting was very intimate". Additional Notes Food & beverages will be provided during the sessions. ​​Photography Notice: By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. We may also ask for your testimonials post-event (optional). This isn’t a panel or a pitch contest. It’s a hands-on, tactical experience with real outcomes. You’ll get direct feedback on your deck and pitch from top-tier VCs and operators. To keep the room intimate, curated, and high-value, we charge a small fee to make sure only committed founders join. No fluff. Just the real work.