Most founders in the room learned they had work to do.
THE RECAP: Startup x Capital Forum and Founders and Investors Soiree | w. Solana, BitMart US, PR Genius
Sacha Ghebali (The Tie), Henry Felella (SVB), and Camille L Cordero (Anchorage Digital), moderated by Kim Than (Genius PR), broke down “What Do Institutions Actually Need?” “Bring cookies,” said Henry.
The conversation cut straight to how to get yourself in the door. A few things stood out: make friends with the executive assistants, they control every calendar in the building. Bring cookies, and be persistent. If you follow up, institutions read that as someone who genuinely wants to work together. If you have the nerve to cold call your way in, you just might get the meeting.
“Build relationships before you need them” was a key takeaway from Jake Fuchs (Fin Capital), our Co-Founder Elena Obukhova (Supermoon), and Desiree Almodovar (JPMorganChase), moderated by Arthur Firstov (Mercuryo).
Speakers covered which is better for early-stage startups: corporate VCs vs. traditional VCs, sharing that startups receiving CVC have a “21-64% higher chance of a successful exit than those relying solely on traditional VC”.
Then 6 early-stage founders took the stage in front of a judge panel made up of Yevheniia Broshevan (Hacken, Blockchain Security & Compliance), Matthew Nay (Foundation Capital), Gregory 🌲 Rocco (Ethereal Ventures), Kevin O'Brien (Verdicti Ventures), Lacey-Ann Wisdom (PL Capital), and Colton Conley (Arrington Capital).
Trustware stood out on all categories
The startups that pitched:
Jesse Phillips (Trustware) - winner
Kyle Haener (Mimix /Tunnl Labs)
Dave Petrovikj (Spur)
Houman Shadab (ICME Labs / NovaNet)
We closed the Startup x Capital Forum with a fireside chat between Dr. Rebekka Revel (Solana Skyline) and Emon Motamedi (Solana Labs) on where the Solana ecosystem is heading.
HUGE thanks to our event partners Solana Skyline, BitMart US, and Genius PR for your support!
Founders and Investors Soiree | w. Solana, BitMart US, House of Rare
“I met a company we’re investing in”
“I just closed a new client at your event!”
That’s what we heard after our Founders & Investors Soiree. Our networking stage is always curated and focused on dealmaking. People come to meet their investors, future co-founders, partners, clients, and the right people at the right time.
Special thanks to Solana Skyline, BitMart US , and House of Rare Tequila for making this outcome possible!
April’s agenda to be released soon, stay tuned!