The Founder’s Chair Experience
Have you been told that your solution or service lacks a clear product-market fit? Perhaps you’ve been told that you need to secure a lead investor before you can start down the path with them…well, at The Founder’s Chair, we understand how frustrating this feedback can be, and we’re here to help. Our events focus on solving these pain points:
Validating Product-Market Fit
Our environment allows industry experts and potential investors to assess your business model and provide structured feedback and support to equip you with the validation you need to demonstrate product-market fit confidently.
Securing a Lead Investor
We connect you with lead investors who offer strategic insights and active involvement to set your company up for sustainable growth.
By achieving these milestones with TFC, your business becomes more appealing and primed for future investments from major firms like Allianz Ventures. Ready to turn feedback into opportunity and take your company to the next level?
This isn’t a pitch competition, an accelerator, or an incubator.
Traditional financing through banks or venture capitalists can be both painful and time-consuming. Asking for funding through family or friends can be downright awkward. Not to mention, neither of those options come with strategic advice to make your business thrive. That’s where we come in.
What to Expect
Past Successes
We’ll provide you with some resources so you can review past events and Founders’ successes.
Webinars
You’ll have the opportunity to join two webinars: One to meet some fellow Founders and one to meet some of the event Funders.
Virtual Deal Room
We’ll grant you access and send a tutorial to familiarize yourself with our virtual deal room*.
*Deal room will be used to collect business information, connect you with ideal Funders, provide mentorship opportunities, and so much more!
Agenda
We’ll finalize travel accommodations and provide you with the agenda.
Dry-Run
You’ll review your business plan and complete a dry-run of your presentation with James.
Show Time!
Funders and Founders come together* for our main event where Founders present their business plans and presentation to Funders.
*Founders will have the opportunity to get in front of Funders three different times during the event.
Event Debrief
Our team will provide you with a follow-up plan and custom Founder Debrief Document.
Investment Window
Investor interest will be finalized within a 30-day*, post-event deal window.
*Some deals could take longer than 30-days to finalize.
Ongoing Support
With your permission, TFC will share testimonials, photography, etc. to highlight your success and involvement with us.