Early-Stage Funding: Insights from NVP & Birdies Founders

Priti Choksi to Discuss Venture Capital and Birdies on TechCrunch Live

Priti Choksi, a partner with Norwest Venture Partners, boasts a diverse investment portfolio encompassing companies such as Bright, Lumosity, Citcon, UPSIDE Foods, and Birdies. Prior to her venture capital career, Choksi held operational roles at prominent tech firms including Facebook and Google.

Her background includes leadership of business development teams and the execution of mergers and acquisitions, providing her with extensive experience in company growth and scaling strategies.

TechCrunch Live Event Details

We are pleased to announce that Choksi will be participating in an upcoming episode of TechCrunch Live on November 17 at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST. She will be joined by Bianca Gates, the founder of Birdies.

TechCrunch Live is dedicated to providing founders with the resources needed to develop successful, venture-backed businesses. A crucial initial step in this process is often securing funding.

Discussion Topics

The conversation will center around the initial meeting between Choksi and Gates, the factors that led to NVP’s investment in Birdies, and their collaborative efforts since then.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to review Birdies’ original pitch deck and gain insights into the elements that resonated with NVP and other investors.

This event offers founders a valuable chance to understand the perspectives of venture capitalists and optimize their fundraising approaches.

TCL Pitch-Off

This episode of TechCrunch Live will also include the TCL pitch-off. This segment allows founders in the audience to present their products on a virtual stage and receive real-time feedback from our distinguished guests.

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