Sep 3, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC)
WeWork Eleven West – Coworking & Office Space in Baner, Pune, Pancard Club Road, Pune, 411045
What investors really look for before writing the cheque.
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Event: Beyond the Pitch Deck - What Investors really Look For Before Writing a Cheque
(45-min fireside format)
1. Welcome & Panelist Intros — 5 min
2. The Filter — What gets a deck opened vs. ignored — 5 min
3. Core Criteria — Team, market, traction, unit economics, moat — 10 min
4. Founder Signals — How investors read founders in the room; reference checks — 6 min
5. Strategic Communication — How founders frame vision, risk, and ask; reading the market buzz/narrative around a sector — 8 min
6. Deal-Breakers — Common mistakes that kill deals — 6 min
7. Audience Q&A — 5 min
8. Closing Tip — One takeaway per panelist — 2 min
Pune Angels Network
Founder
Atreya Innovations Private Limited
Founder & CEO
Startup Grind
Venture Capitalist
Startup Grind
Corporate Communication Specialist
Thursday, September 3, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC)
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