TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will host over 10,000 attendees, including key leaders in the tech industry. A prominent panel will feature Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha discussing vital aspects of raising initial funding for startups. Their session will examine storytelling, trust-building, and common pitfalls for first-time entrepreneurs. Hudson emphasizes that early investment relies heavily on belief in the founder's vision rather than an underlying product, as investors prioritize the people behind ideas at pre-seed and seed stages.
The earlier you invest, the more important it is to believe in the founder's narrative and ability to adapt. It's not just about solving a problem - it's about whether I believe you're the one to do it.
Investors are betting on the founder, not the business, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages where there is often no product or traction.
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