April 24-April 26, 2026

Raise Your First $1M: 3-Day Fundraising Intensive

Manhattan, New York

A hands-on, in-person workshop to help you build your pitch, strategy, & investor outreach plan to raise your first $1M. For startup founders preparing to raise their first venture capital round, whether starting at $250K or aiming for $1M+.

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What to Expect

An immersive, small-group experience to take you from early-stage to investor-ready with a clear path to raise your first $1M.

  • Learn how fundraising actually works—from how much to raise to how to position your round—based on real experience raising $6.2M.

  • Get clear on your story and messaging so you can confidently communicate your vision in a way investors understand and respond to.

  • Walk away with a targeted investor list and proven outreach approach so you can start conversations immediately.

  • Receive direct, honest feedback on your pitch and strategy in real time so you can improve quickly and avoid common mistakes.

  • Leave with a step-by-step action plan so you’re not guessing what to do next so you’re actually ready to raise.

Schedule

The 3-day intensive is structured so that each session is highly interactive, with personalized feedback tailored to your business and fundraising goals.

Day 1: Friday, April 24

  • We’ll kick off with introductions and a breakdown of how fundraising actually works: what to raise, when to raise, and how to position your round.

  • Get clear on your target raise amount, use of funds, and what a realistic round looks like for your stage.

  • Learn the different types of investors, what they’re looking for, and how to identify who is the right fit for your company.

  • We’ll close with key takeaways and open Q&A so you leave with clarity heading into Day 2.

  • End of session for day one.

Day 2: Saturday, April 25

  • Learn what investors actually care about and how to structure a clear, compelling, and credible pitch.

  • Break down each section of a strong pitch deck and what to include (and what to leave out).

  • Participants will be responsible for bringing their own lunch or leaving to purchase lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks throughout the day.

  • Selected participants will present their pitch and receive direct, actionable feedback to strengthen their narrative.

  • Apply feedback and tighten your messaging so your pitch clearly communicates your vision and opportunity.

  • End of session for day two.

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Day 3: Sunday, April 26

  • Learn how to identify and research the right investors and build a targeted list aligned with your business.

  • Craft effective outreach messages, understand warm vs. cold intros, and learn how to start real conversations with investors.

  • Learn how to manage momentum, handle meetings, and move investors toward a decision.

  • Understand how to navigate investor conversations, handle objections, and move toward closing your round.

  • End of session for day three.

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for the workshop.

Your Questions, Answered
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  • This is a small, intimate intensive capped at 8 founders to ensure everyone gets personalized attention, feedback, and time to ask questions.

  • This workshop is designed for early-stage founders who are planning to raise their first round. You can be at the idea stage or already building, but you should be serious about fundraising within the next 6–12 months.

  • No prior fundraising experience is required. This intensive is designed to give you the clarity, strategy, and tools to confidently approach your first raise.

  • Please bring a laptop and anything you’ve already started (pitch deck, notes, business plan, etc.). If you don’t have these yet, that’s completely fine, you’ll still be able to fully participate and make progress.

  • Yes. This is a highly interactive experience where you’ll receive real-time feedback on your pitch, strategy, and specific business throughout the sessions.

  • This is not a lecture. It’s a working session where you’ll actively apply what you’re learning and leave with tangible progress on your fundraising strategy.

  • You’ll leave with a clear fundraising strategy, a stronger pitch, an investor outreach approach, and a concrete plan to begin raising.

  • All sales are final. Due to the limited number of seats and the high-touch nature of this experience, no refunds will be issued.

  • The workshop will take place in Manhattan, New York. The exact location will be shared with confirmed participants prior to the start date.