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April 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
FreeTech Startup Fundraising: Mastering the Pitch with Financials & Forecasts
Did you know that only 10% of startups succeed in securing funding? Even with a fantastic idea, a significant challenge for many founders is making a strong impression on investors.
This interactive event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to overcome that hurdle.
In a webinar for Founders Network on April 23, Forecastr’s Jeff Erickson, will help tech startup founders learn how to navigate investor conversations with confidence.
Forecastr is a leading software company that empowers founders with user-friendly financial modeling tools. In addition to leading the partnerships team at Forecastr, Jeff has invested in and advised 30+ startups
In the webinar, he’ll share:
- Expert insight on fundraising strategies
- How to craft compelling financial projections that resonate with investors
- How to navigate investor dialogue and address key concerns
About the Speaker:
Jeff Erickson leads the Partnerships Team at Forecastr — a leading FP&A software company that helps startups create great financial models to impress investors, confidently raise capital, and effectively run their businesses better.
Jeff serves on the advisory boards of several startup companies and is an active angel investor. He’s passionate about startups and enjoys working with founders and mentoring entrepreneurs.
He is an experienced entrepreneur and was the founder and CEO of a successful consumer goods company that he rapidly grew from $1M in sales its first year to over $40M in annual revenue in its fourth year of operations and was ranked #138 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies.
Prior to founding his own company, Jeff was a partner at Beanstalk Partners where he led the sales and business development activities. He also served as the National Sales Director for a venture-backed tech startup where he generated over $45M in client contracts and developed the company’s channel partner program.
Jeff has a degree in accounting and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Utah. After receiving his MBA in Finance from the University of Utah he served as the Vice President of Investments for Sentry Financial Corporation.
Complimentary Ticket:
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
About Founders Network:
Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here
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All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
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