Inside the Mind of a VC: Part One

Feb 12, 8:00 – 9:00 PM (UTC)

Lansing

Join us for part 1 of this 10-part series for an overview of the 8 Drivers of Business Value, where we'll set the stage for the mindset shift founders need to adopt to think like top-tier investors.

Virtual event
Workshop

About this event

This 10-part workshop series is designed for seed-stage and Series A founders. The series offers a strategic roadmap to help founders understand and implement the 8 critical drivers that position businesses for scalable growth and successful exits. The final session takes a deep dive into the investor’s mindset, offering actionable insights to ensure you’re prepared to attract and secure funding while achieving an exceptional exit.

Why It Matters

To scale successfully and stand out in your industry, it’s not enough to focus solely on top-line revenue and team growth. You must address 8 very specific drivers that make your business best-in-class. Mastering these drivers equips you to beat out competitors, rise above the industry standard, and impress investors with a keen understanding of what it takes to succeed.

Series Outline:

February: Introduction to the 8 Drivers

March – September: Deep dives into each of the 8 drivers (1 per month)

November: Hear directly from the VCs, learning what they look for at each stage of your growth journey. 


Register here, or visit Washington Avenue Advisors' page for more information and to directly register on their site. (Both registrations are encouraged, but only one is required).


Check out what happened

Organizers

  • Julie Holton Smith

    mConnexions Founder

    Chapter Director

  • Reuben Levinsohn

    Washington Avenue Ventures

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Victoria Levinsohn

    MConnexions

    Marketing Strategist

  • scott remington

    Chief AI Enthusiast

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