Founders often blame investors for silence, but the truth is, most are killing their chances with lazy outreach, irrelevant pitches, and straight-up lies — here’s how to stop doing that.
He lost his company, got pushed out by his co-founder, became an employee in his own business — and still went on to make millions. One of the most insane founder comeback stories we’ve heard.
With key sponsors pulling out last minute, we had two choices: scale back or go all in — and we chose to bet on the community that made this event what it is.
Raising money doesn’t have to mean giving up control — on the Light Side of the Money stage, founders and VCs share how funding can be a game-changer when done right.
The Dark Side of the Money stage is where founders and investors finally share the stories they’ve never dared to say out loud — the ones that usually stay hidden behind NDAs and closed doors.
What looks like silence, ghosting, or vague feedback from investors is often just fear, timing, or herd mentality — understanding how the game really works makes it a lot easier to play.
