This event is the second Session of our Fundraising Demystified For Founders Series. Join us for our Holiday buffet and meet Jahn Karsybaev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital – a Venture Capital firm that invests in enterprise SaaS companies led by immigrant, underrepresented Founders in emerging markets. Jahn Karsybaev is a former Technology Executive who has led IT teams for Fortune 500 companies. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful failures under his belt and 2 company exits. He is currently a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital – a Venture Capital firm that invests in enterprise SaaS companies led by immigrant, underrepresented Founders in emerging markets. Jahn is an alumnus of UM, NSU and Harvard Business School. Jahn sits on the boards of 7 companies. He currently resides in Ft Lauderdale with his family. About our Venue Partner Axis Space Join the community where bold minds and brave spirits meet to change the world together. We’ve designed a well-lit and inviting space to inspire your creativity. Soar to new heights of success with our team and your peers. Take inspired action, grow as you scale and be a member of the business community on your terms. Parking: Curated Conversations Experience: Once registered, if you elect to participate in our Consultation Session please send a four to five-minute pitch deck, company logo and description to marc(at)startupgrind.com. 1 Finalist will be selected.MEET JAHN KARSYBAEV
About Big Sky Capital
$20M Fund I – VC Firm that invests in diverse and overlooked Founders who are building painkiller solutions in B2B SaaS in emerging markets. The Fund has so far invested into 17 companies and the overall portfolio of Fund I will be 30 companies.
We are a community of bold minds who have decided to work under the same roof. Our workspace and the people around us inspire us to take action, to grow, to do better.
You can park in style at Axis Space by using the valet at a flat $10 rate (30-car limit) or across the street in the municipal garage at the City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Parking Garage (1-minute walk) for $5 after hour flat rate.
Our curated conversations are unique opportunities for the guest and audience to engage in conversation in a controlled environment away from large crowds. We subscribe to the notion that it's better to be heard than be herded.
Big Sky Capital
Founding Partner
December 11 – 12, 2023
11:00 PM – 1:00 AM UTC
| Welcome & Networking |
| Holiday Buffet |
| Curated Conversation |
| Audience Q&A |
| Special Presentation |
| Consultation Session |
| Announcements & Farewells |
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