Vanessa Torriviella

The founders of Science Exchange, Goldbelly, and The Flex Company describe their fundraising experiences, from raising a first check to later rounds. They explain how to tailor a pitch to investors, focusing on market size and business potential as well as vision, team, and relevant metrics. The discussion covers investor research, preparation, introductions through founder networks, and keeping company operations on track during fundraising. The speakers also reflect on gender bias in early fundraising and the importance of avoiding burnout and seeking advice from other founders.