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IB Founder-First Series #5: How to Fundraise

Founder-First is our series for early-stage founders. Last session was on startup legal essentials.

This one picks up right where that left off.

📅 Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Raising capital often feels like shouting into a void of cold emails and slow rejections. But real investor momentum happens when you stop chasing every check, build a highly targeted investor pipeline, and run a disciplined process that creates genuine urgency.

Join us for an exclusive workshop designed to give startup leaders direct access to proven fundraising strategies and venture capital insights.

• Jaymes Hines, Managing General Partner @ Quanta Endeavors
  Jaymes Hines is the CEO of FanHacks and Managing Partner of Quanta Endeavors, building AI-native infrastructure for sports and media. With 20+ years in tech and entertainment, he leads FanOS—an AI platform for live sports—and manages Quanta’s fund targeting immersive fan engagement. He also co-founded the AI Future of Sports Lab at California Miramar University and serves on advisory boards supporting youth creators toward LA2028.

• Nalina Murthy, Venture Fellow @ Hustle Fund
  Nalina Murthy is a product leader, Certified Scrum Master, and health equity advocate dedicated to bridging gaps in FemTech. With expertise spanning product development, management consulting, and business development, she drives revenue growth through successful product launches. She also active in the venture ecosystem as a Venture Fellow and Angel Squad Member, supporting deal sourcing and early-stage investments.

In this interactive session, we break down essential capital-raising playbooks for early-stage founders. We’ll cover:

• The Investor Pipeline: How to build, qualify, and manage a high-converting VC and angel list.

• The Pitch Story: Crafting a narrative that highlights market size, traction, and unfair advantage.

• Deal Execution: Running a competitive round, driving FOMO, and closing term sheets efficiently.

This isn't a lecture — it's a practical, interactive conversation designed to accelerate your capital search. Bring your pitch decks, target investor lists, and messiest narrative drafts.

👥 Who Should Attend?

Early-stage founders planning to raise a Pre-Seed or Seed round within the next 3 to 12 months, and operators looking to understand the venture capital landscape.

🍕 Food and drinks will be provided.

Hosted by Innovate Bay.