TechCrunch Early Stage is back in Boston on April 25, 2024, and we’re thrilled to unveil an updated agenda featuring prominent speakers and engaging sessions tailored to founders embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. From insights on raising capital to navigating the startup landscape, Early Stage offers invaluable guidance for emerging builders. Let’s dive into the highlights of what’s in store:
Sessions Overview
How to Find Product-Market Fit When You Need it Most
Presented by Jess Lee, Partner at Sequoia Capital Learn the essentials of achieving product-market fit from Jess Lee, leveraging her expertise in building and scaling successful products.
How to Raise Money and Come Out Alive
Presented by Tom Blomfield, Group Partner at Y Combinator Navigate the intricacies of raising your first round with insights from Tom Blomfield, ensuring your company is positioned for success.
How to Intelligently Calculate your TAM and Wow Investors
Presented by Tobi Coker, Deal Partner at Felicis, and Nabiha Saklayen, Co-founder & CEO at Cellino Biotech Gain actionable strategies for estimating your total addressable market (TAM) and impressing investors with Tobi Coker and Nabiha Saklayen.
How to Build an MVP and Navigate the Startup-Industrial Complex
Presented by James Currier, General Partner at NFX Discover the art of crafting a minimum viable product (MVP) and navigating the complexities of startup development with James Currier.
The VC Pitch Blueprint: Strategies for Success
Presented by Sara Choi, Partner at Wing Venture Capital Unlock the secrets of successful VC pitching with Sara Choi, offering invaluable tips to captivate investors and secure funding.
Building the Investor Relationships You Need — Before You Need Them and in the Right Way
Presented by Lily Lyman, General Partner at Underscore VC Learn essential tactics for strategically cultivating investor relationships from Lily Lyman, ensuring your startup’s funding success.
Racing the Clock to $1M in ARR: Best Practices for Learning Fast from Launch Partners
Presented by Rudina Seseri, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures Explore best practices for rapidly iterating on lessons learned from launch partners with Rudina Seseri, accelerating your company’s growth trajectory.
Selecting the Right Accelerator or Incubator
Presented by Emily Knight, President at The Engine Accelerator Gain insights into choosing the ideal accelerator or incubator program tailored to your startup’s needs from Emily Knight.
So You Think You Can Pitch?
Founders will showcase their pitching skills to a panel of leading VCs, receiving valuable feedback on their presentations.
Early-Stage Fundraising: Convertible Notes, SAFE and Series Seed Financing
Presented by Rebecca Lee Whiting, Founder and Fractional General Counsel at Epigram Legal Explore various funding mechanisms for early-stage companies with Rebecca Lee Whiting, demystifying terms and identifying key considerations.
Join TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 promises an immersive experience for new and emerging founders, offering unparalleled access to industry experts and actionable insights to fuel your startup’s success. Secure your pass today and take advantage of early-bird pricing to be part of this transformative event in Boston on April 25.
