How to Become a Unicorn: TechCrunch Live with Jessica McKellar & Mark Goldberg
Pilot's Funding Journey and TechCrunch Live Event
Pilot, a fintech company valued as a unicorn and focused on modernizing bookkeeping practices, has secured over $160 million in investment. Notable investors participating in these funding rounds include Stripe, Sequoia, and Index Ventures, among others.
An Exclusive Interview with Jessica McKellar and Mark Goldberg
An upcoming episode of TechCrunch Live will feature Jessica McKellar, co-founder and CTO of Pilot, in conversation with Mark Goldberg, a partner at Index Ventures. They will delve into the collaborative process that led to Index Ventures’ participation in both the Series B and Series C funding stages.
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TechCrunch Live: Building Successful Ventures
TechCrunch Live is dedicated to assisting startups in developing robust, venture-backed businesses. The series provides a platform for founders and their investors to share insights into their partnerships.
Discussions center around initial connections, sustained interest, deal closures, and the ongoing dynamics of collaboration during periods of growth.
Exploring Index Ventures' Investment in Pilot
This particular episode will focus on the reasons behind Index Ventures’ decision to invest in Pilot across two successive funding rounds. The conversation will also cover the key performance indicators (KPIs) Goldberg prioritizes when assessing SaaS companies.
Furthermore, McKellar and Goldberg will discuss Goldberg’s founder evaluation criteria and the elements of a pitch that resonate most effectively with him.
The TCL Pitch-Off: A Startup Showcase
In addition to the main interview, this TechCrunch Live event will include the TCL Pitch-Off. Audience members will have the opportunity to present their startups directly to McKellar and Goldberg, receiving immediate feedback.
Event Details and TechCrunch+ Access
TechCrunch Live is open to the public and takes place every Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT/noon PDT. Access to the live event is free.
However, an exclusive benefit is offered to TechCrunch+ members. They gain access to the on-demand recording of each episode, as well as the entire archive of TechCrunch Live content.
Don't miss the event on Wednesday, October 20!
