Advisory Room
Meet 1:1 with investors, experts, and seasoned founders on fundraising, product, growth, legal, and more.
How It Works
15-Minute Sessions
Each meeting is a focused 15-minute conversation with an advisor of your choice.
Up to 2 Sessions
Each attendee can book up to two sessions with different advisors.
Eligible Tickets
Available for Founder, Future Founder, and Explorer ticket holders.
Book in Advance
Booking opens April 30 and closes May 13. Early ticket buyers have priority access.
Booking Opens April 30
Start planning your sessions. You'll be able to book starting April 30.
Meet the Advisors
Eric Larsen
Gabriela Camilli
Patrick Thompson
More advisors to be announced soon.
Advisory Room FAQs
Got questions? We've got answers.
The Advisory Room offers 15-minute 1:1 sessions with experienced advisors. They include investors, seasoned founders, and industry experts. It's your chance to get personalized advice on fundraising, product, marketing, legal, hiring, and more.
Founder, Future Founder, and Explorer ticket holders can each book up to 2 sessions with advisors. We'll give priority to those who buy their ticket earlier. The sooner you buy your ticket, the more advisors and availability you'll have to choose from.
Booking opens on April 30 and closes on May 13. Early ticket buyers get priority access, so the sooner you buy your ticket, the better your chances of booking your preferred advisors.
When booking opens, you will receive an email with a link to browse the available advisors and pick who you want to meet with. Early ticket buyers get priority access to book their preferred advisors, so the sooner you buy your ticket, the better your options.
Our advisors have experience across many business categories. These include: Branding & Growth; Product & UX; Fundraising & Accelerators; Legal & Compliance; HR & Hiring; Finance & Taxes; Sales & Business Development; and AI & Engineering.
You can join the waitlist for that advisor. If someone doesn't check in 30 minutes before their slot, it gets released to the next person on the waitlist.
Come with a specific question or challenge in mind. Fifteen minutes goes fast, so the more focused you are, the more value you'll get. Have a brief intro ready (who you are, what you're building, what stage you're at).
Yes, you can. They are expecting that. However, this is just an introductory meeting and investors don't invest at first sight. Meeting you is just one data point across hundreds they will need to collect to make a decision. You should do your homework and know the types of industries and problems an investor has focused on to see if there's a fit.
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