TechCrunch Live: November Speakers

TechCrunch Live: Insights from Successful Funding Rounds

Over recent months, TechCrunch Live (previously known as Extra Crunch Live) has proven to be a remarkably valuable resource. We’ve analyzed how Rec Room secured funding through a successful pitch to Sequoia, and how Wheel’s pitch deck resonated with Jordan Nof of Tusk Venture Partners.

Furthermore, we’ve examined how Retail Zipline met all the criteria for Emergence Capital, and how Coda’s pitch presentation captivated Madrona Capital.

Empowering Founders Through Investor Perspectives

TechCrunch Live is intentionally structured to assist founders in developing stronger, venture-backed companies. This is achieved by facilitating conversations between startup founders and the investors who provide capital, focusing on the specific elements that led to successful deal closures.

What key metrics do investors prioritize? What responses from founders sparked further interest from VCs? How did founders effectively convey their overarching vision and the detailed plan for its realization?

These topics, along with analyses of companies’ initial pitch decks, are all explored on TechCrunch Live.

The TCL Pitch-off and Networking Opportunities

TechCrunch Live also hosts the TCL Pitch-off, offering audience members – founders themselves – the chance to present their startups to our distinguished guests and receive immediate feedback.

Like all TechCrunch events, this weekly series includes networking sessions, allowing attendees to connect and interact with one another.

The event takes place every Wednesday at 12pm PT/3pm ET and is open to all. Access to the full archive of on-demand content is exclusively available to TechCrunch+ members, so consider subscribing today!

Below is a preview of the exceptional guests scheduled to appear on TechCrunch Live throughout November.

Laela Sturdy (CapitalG) + Vlad Magdalin (Webflow)

November 3 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Laela Sturdy transitioned from a successful operator role to become an investor, with a portfolio encompassing prominent companies like Stripe, UiPath, Duolingo, Gusto, and Webflow.

Vlad Magdalin, a leading figure in the no-code movement, is the founder and CEO of Webflow. These two will discuss their collaborative journey and the strategies employed to scale Webflow’s operations.

check out the outstanding speakers joining us on techcrunch live in november

Jenny Fleiss (Volition Capital) + Larry Cheng (Volition Capital)

November 10 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Jenny Fleiss previously co-founded Rent the Runway before entering the world of venture capital. Join Fleiss and her Volition Capital colleague, Larry Cheng, as they discuss Rent the Runway’s initial success and its growth into a recognized brand within the fashion industry.

They will also provide insights into the current landscape of early-stage fundraising.

Priti Choksi (Norwest Venture Partners) + Bianca Gates (Birdies)

November 17 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Prior to her role as a VC, Priti Choksi held positions at leading technology companies such as Facebook and Google, where she oversaw M&A and business development activities.

She has also invested in Birdies, a footwear company established by Bianca Gates. Choksi and Gates will share their perspectives on the current early-stage fundraising environment, strategies for securing funding, and methods for scaling a business.