Founders Academy: Funding the Early Stages

Join Gordon Daugherty - bestselling author, veteran startup advisor, and co-founder of Capital Factory - for a practical session built around lessons from more than 500 startup investments and decades of working with early-stage founders. Building a successful company starts with getting the fundamentals right. Gordon will walk founders through some of the earliest and most important decisions they’ll make, from sharpening the problem they’re solving and understanding their market to refining their pitch and building a business model that can grow. Designed for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs, this session provides a practical framework for turning an idea into a venture with a solid foundation. Please note: Adding this session to your agenda does not guarantee admission. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is reached. Austin Tech Week session. Check the official listing for badge, capacity, and any separate RSVP requirements.

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