Inside the Startup Investor Mind: What Actually Gets Funded in 2026

Hosted by Jersey City Tech Meetup and featuring investors, founders, and startup operators from firms including Plug and Play Ventures and NY Ventures, Inside the Startup Investor Mind explores what fundraising looks like in 2026 and the signals investors actually care about in today’s market. The evening will include networking, a keynote from Victoria Yampolsky, and a candid panel discussion covering traction, AI defensibility, fundraising mistakes, and how founders can stand out in a competitive landscape. Designed for founders, investors, and startup operators, the event aims to create meaningful conversations and actionable insights for building investor-ready companies.