Today, we are pleased to welcome Soraya Darabi, a venture capitalist from TMV, to share insights into how early-stage startup founders can successfully secure initial investment – and the common pitfalls that lead to investor rejection.

Attendance requires an Extra Crunch subscription, so secure your spot quickly; we are confident you will find it valuable.

Darabi established TMV (previously Trail Mix Ventures) in 2016, and has curated an investment portfolio where the majority of companies are owned by women and minorities. This portfolio includes innovative businesses like Bravely, a platform focused on employee wellbeing, Parsley Health, a comprehensive healthcare provider, and Ridwell, a company dedicated to reducing waste. TMV frequently provides a company’s first round of institutional funding.

Prior to her work with TMV, Darabi oversaw digital partnerships and social media strategy at The New York Times. She also played a key role in founding two ventures: Zady, which supports ethical and sustainable fashion production, and Foodspotting, a visually-driven dining guide (later acquired by OpenTable).

We will explore her investment focus, encompassing areas like the future of work and education technology, before discussing the specific metrics and product qualities she seeks in founders.

While the increasing number of accelerators, rolling funds, community funds, angel investors, and institutional investors has expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs, securing funding remains a significant challenge for women and people of color.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from her experience, and come prepared with your questions and a notepad. As this discussion is exclusively for Extra Crunch subscribers, please register in advance to participate.

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