"Three powerhouse voices in venture and AI-driven innovation will share what it really takes to close major rounds - long before you're in the room with investors. Why this session matters Raising late-stage capital goes beyond hitting revenue targets. It's about telling the right story, tracking the right metrics, and building relationships that compound over time. Expect sharp insights, candid reflections, and actionable frameworks that founders can apply now to secure meaningful funding later."
"Meet the experts guiding the next wave of growth Andrea Thomaz, CEO and co-founder, Diligent Robotics - social robotics pioneer scaling AI hardware startups; reshaping healthcare workforce with collaborative robotics; founder's perspective on building investor trust. , partner, IVP - former product leader at a16z, Plaid, and Dropbox; invests in AI-native startups like Graphite, Macro, and Tennr. Lila Preston, head of growth equity, Generation Investment Management - scaling impact-focused companies since 2004; board member for Nature's Fynd and Pivot Bio; brings a global financial and mission-driven perspective."
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes place at Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29. A Builders Stage session on October 29 focuses on strategies to close major late-stage rounds well before formal investor meetings. The session emphasizes narrative, metric selection, and relationship-building as core elements of successful fundraising. Speakers include Andrea Thomaz of Diligent Robotics, a partner at IVP with product leadership experience, and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management. Attendees can expect candid reflections, actionable frameworks, and practical guidance to prepare startups for meaningful funding conversations. Early registration saves up to $668 through September 26.
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