Perfecting Your Pitch: Expert Advice from Top Venture Capitalists
In today’s competitive startup ecosystem, investors are inundated with countless proposals, yet only a handful truly capture thier attention. Grasping what venture capitalists prioritize can be teh crucial factor that separates successful fundraising from being overlooked. Leading investors Medha Agarwal of defy.vc, jyoti Bansal of Harness, and Jennifer Neundorfer of January Ventures reveal essential strategies for founders to establish trust, sidestep frequent errors, and interpret subtle signals that frequently enough determine investment outcomes.
Establishing Credibility Throughout Your Startup Journey
Medha Agarwal leverages her dual perspective as an entrepreneur and investor to guide founders through the unpredictable phases of building a company-from concept development to scaling operations rapidly. She stresses the value of dependable partnerships that offer consistent support during both business challenges and emotional struggles inherent in entrepreneurship. Her empathetic approach focuses on being a reliable collaborator who helps navigate complexities beyond just financial metrics.
prior to her role at defy.vc, Agarwal dedicated seven years at Redpoint Ventures investing in early-stage ventures across fintech, vertical SaaS solutions, marketplaces, and healthcare technology sectors. Her involvement with innovative startups such as Whatnot and Proper Finance highlights how mutual learning between founders and investors fosters sustainable growth.
The Impact of Software Innovation on Industry Evolution
Jyoti Bansal exemplifies how combining visionary leadership with deep technical knowledge can transform software delivery systems globally. As CEO and co-founder of Harness as 2017, he has driven automation technologies that simplify complex enterprise software deployments. His entrepreneurial path began over ten years ago when he founded AppDynamics-a company acquired by Cisco for $3.7 billion-that revolutionized request performance monitoring standards.
Bansal’s influence extends beyond product creation; his accolades include Forbes’ “Best Cloud Computing CEO” title and Ernst & young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year™” award for Northern California-recognitions reflecting his pivotal role in advancing cloud infrastructure innovation worldwide.
Championing Early-Stage B2B Startups Through Inclusive Funding
Jennifer Neundorfer transitioned from operational roles into venture capital with a clear mission: empower emerging entrepreneurs disrupting traditional industries via software innovation. As managing partner at January Ventures-a pre-seed fund focused on supporting underrepresented talent-she challenges conventional investment paradigms by emphasizing potential over pedigree or existing networks.
Her experience co-founding Flashstarts accelerator-which nurtures startups outside Silicon Valley’s mainstream ecosystem-fuels her commitment to democratizing access within venture capital while promoting transformative B2B technologies targeting legacy sectors like manufacturing and logistics.
The TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Gathering: A Hub for Innovation
This October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, over 10,000 innovators including startup founders, tech executives, and venture capitalists will convene for engaging discussions led by these distinguished leaders. The conference agenda spans diverse topics such as AI advancements projected to reach $500 billion globally by 2027; private investments driving space exploration exceeding $15 billion annually as 2020; alongside comprehensive sessions on public market strategies tailored for emerging companies navigating growth phases.
- Date: October 27-29
- venue: Moscone West conference Center
- Main Themes: Startup scaling techniques | Venture capital expertise | Cutting-edge technology trends | Sector-specific innovations
- Audience: Founders | Investors | Technology leaders | Global innovators
A Chance to Save Before Ticket Prices Increase
An exclusive early registration window offers discounts up to $675 off regular ticket prices-an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking valuable insights without straining their budgets before prices rise closer to the event date.
