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SUMMARY:Investor Ready Workshop with Clarence Bethea
DESCRIPTION:A five-hour\, hands-on workshop in Portland on the mechanics of raising money\, led by Clarence Bethea\, who raised more than $30 million as a founder and has since evaluated hundreds of startups from the investor side. The premise is that fundraising turns less on deck design than on how a founder handles the room. \nThe session covers: \n\nBuilding a pitch that lands\nHow investors actually evaluate founders\nCommunicating under pressure\nHandling tough questions and feedback\nThe psychology of fundraising\n\nThe format runs to real-world examples\, exercises and direct feedback rather than lecture. Registration includes the workshop\, dinner and access to Bethea’s “What VCs Won’t Say” course. Capacity is 50 seats; tickets are $34. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/investor-ready-workshop-with-clarence-bethea/
LOCATION:Instrument\, 3529 N Williams Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment,Out of Town,Startups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Florist":MAILTO:siliconflorist@gmail.com
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