About This Event
What is the real story behind fundraising?
Most startup advice around fundraising is sanitized — it talks about decks, term sheets, and valuation multiples. But what founders actually need to hear are the real stories: the 47 rejections before the first yes, the investor who ghosted after three meetings, the wire transfer that nearly didn't happen. At this Founder Fireside, three founders who have successfully raised angel and seed rounds will share exactly that — unfiltered, first-person accounts of their fundraising journeys. No PR polish. Just truth.
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What You'll Take Away
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1. Investor Psychology - What angels and seed funds actually look for beyond the pitch deck
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2. Handling Rejection - How to process a "no" and keep momentum
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3. Term Sheet Basics - The clauses you must negotiate
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4. Is VC Right For You? - Bootstrapping vs. external capital
Speakers
Abhishek Yadav
Developer · weblabs
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developer. front end
Sumit Srivastawa
Founder & Community Lead · Startup Chaupal
With nearly a decade in the Indian startup ecosystem, Sumit has advised and supported fundraising for over 50 early-stage companies across Rajasthan and beyond. As the founder of Startup Chaupal, he created one of the most active founder communities in Tier 2 India.
Fundraising
Ananya Kumar
D2C Brand Strategist · Mamaearth (Ex-Head of Marketing)
Ananya spent 4 years leading performance marketing and brand strategy at Mamaearth before going independent. She now advises D2C brands on positioning, customer acquisition, and building brand equity without burning cash on paid ads.
Branding