Extra Crunch Live: All-Star Speaker Lineup - August

Insights from Extra Crunch Live

Extra Crunch Live events have provided valuable lessons for entrepreneurs. We’ve analyzed successful pitches, like Retail Zipline’s Series A deck which resonated with Emergence Capital. Furthermore, we’ve explored how Coda optimized its growth strategy, impressing S. Somasegar at Madrona, and the consistent customer focus driving Toast’s success – a strategy appreciated by its investors.

These examples represent only a fraction of the knowledge shared during Extra Crunch Live sessions.

Here’s a preview of the upcoming events scheduled for August:

STARTUP ALLEY EDITION:
Edith Yeung (Race Capital) + Laela Sturdy (CapitalG)

August 4 – 12pm PT/3pm ET

REGISTER FOR RACE CAPITAL AND CAPITALG

This session will focus on companies exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Expert VCs will provide real-time feedback on concise elevator pitches. Attendees will gain insights into emerging startups and refine their own pitching techniques.

Jory Bell (Playground Global) + Jen Nwankwo (1910 Genetics)

August 11 – 12pm PT/3pm ET

REGISTER FOR PLAYGROUND GLOBAL AND 1910 GENETICS

Significant venture capital investment is currently flowing into biotech firms, including 1910 Genetics. Founder and CEO Jen Nwankwo, alongside investor Jory Bell from Playground Global, will discuss strategies for securing funding within the bio/health tech sector and maximizing its impact.

Stephanie Zhan (Sequoia Capital) + Nick Fajt (Rec Room)

August 18 – 12pm PT/3pm ET

REGISTER FOR SEQUOIA CAPITAL AND REC ROOM

Sequoia Capital is a leading venture capital firm. This episode of Extra Crunch Live will feature Sequoia partner Stephanie Zhan and Rec Room CEO Nick Fajt. They will discuss the origins of their partnership for Rec Room’s seed funding, the subsequent Series A investment led by Zhan, and the company’s success in raising nearly $150 million in total funding.

Aileen Lee (Cowboy Ventures) + Rachel Carlson (Guild Education)

August 25 – 12pm PT/3pm ET

REGISTER FOR COWBOY VENTURES AND GUILD EDUCATION

Aileen Lee, founder and GP at Cowboy Ventures, is a highly respected figure in the venture capital landscape. She will share her investment criteria and how Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson not only met but surpassed those standards. The founder and investor will also provide live feedback on pitches presented by audience members.

Extra Crunch Live is designed to empower founders in building successful, venture-backed companies. This is achieved through conversations with founders and the investors who support them.

The Extra Crunch Live Pitch-off provides a platform for founders to present their ideas to expert guests and receive valuable feedback on their pitch delivery.

While Extra Crunch Live is open to all, on-demand access to the content is a benefit reserved for Extra Crunch members. Consider joining today!