TechCrunch Live: Investors and Founders in February
TechCrunch Live Returns This February with a Revamped Format
TechCrunch Live, previously known as Extra Crunch Live, is set to resume this February with an exciting schedule of events. The show will feature several changes designed to enhance the experience for both founders and investors.
Expect to see more detailed examinations of pitch decks, engaging pitch-offs, and compelling discussions with top founder/investor pairings throughout the 2022 season.
Recap of Last Season’s Successes
The previous season concluded strongly, highlighted by Pilot’s founder detailing how they successfully persuaded Index Ventures to adopt a long-term perspective on profitability.
Prior to that, Aileen Lee and Rachel Carlson shared Guild Education’s initial pitch deck, which remains available for review. We encourage your live participation in the upcoming 2022 sessions.
How TechCrunch Live Benefits Founders
TechCrunch Live is dedicated to assisting founders in constructing robust, venture-backed businesses. This is achieved by facilitating conversations between startup founders and the investors who support them.
These discussions focus on the specific factors that led to successful funding deals. What key metrics are investors prioritizing? What responses from founders sparked further interest from VCs?
How did founders effectively convey their overarching vision and the detailed plan for achieving it?
Exploring Pitch Decks and the TCL Pitch-off
TechCrunch Live delves into these critical aspects – including analyses of companies’ early pitch decks – providing valuable insights.
The platform also hosts the TCL Pitch-off, offering audience members the opportunity to present their startups to esteemed guests and receive immediate feedback.
Networking Opportunities and Access
Like all TechCrunch events, this weekly series incorporates networking sessions, allowing attendees to connect with peers.
The event takes place every Wednesday at 12pm PT/3pm ET and is open to all. Access to the complete archive of on-demand content is exclusively available to TechCrunch+ members. Consider subscribing to unlock this resource!
Featured Guests in February
Here’s a preview of the exceptional guests scheduled to appear on TechCrunch Live this February.
Kanyi Maqubela (Kindred Ventures) + Dr. Jeff Wessler (Heartbeat Health)
February 9 – 12pm PT / 3pm ET
Dr. Jeff Wessler established Heartbeat Health in 2016 with the goal of improving cardiac care. Kanyi Maqubela initially invested in the company’s pre-seed round and subsequently joined Heartbeat Health’s founding team and board in 2017.
Kindred Ventures, Maqubela’s firm, continued to invest in Heartbeat Health through subsequent funding rounds. Join us on TCL to learn how Wessler presented his ambitious vision to Maqubela and ultimately secured investment.
Register for TechCrunch Live with Kindred Ventures and Heartbeat Health
Emmalyn Shaw (Flourish Ventures) + Itai Damti (Unit)
February 16 – 12pm PT / 3pm ET
Itai Damti co-founded Unit in 2019, aiming to facilitate the integration of banking services into consumer products. In 2020, Emmalyn Shaw, as managing partner at Flourish, invested in Unit’s Series A and later, its Series B funding rounds.
We will discuss Unit’s early development and the pitch deck that successfully secured funding from Flourish during this TCL session.
Register for TechCrunch Live with Flourish Ventures and Unit
Nina Achadjian (Index Ventures) + Akilesh Bapu (DeepScribe)
February 23 – 12pm PT / 3pm ET
Akilesh Bapu launched DeepScribe while pursuing his master’s degree at UC Berkeley. The company has since grown and recently secured $30 million in funding led by Nina Achadjian of Index Ventures.
We are pleased to host both Bapu and Achadjian on TCL to discuss their latest funding round and the factors that attracted Index Ventures’ investment.
Register for Index Ventures and DeepScribe
