At every stage of TechCrunch, we are proud to shine a spotlight on our partners not only for their support, but also for the valuable expertise they bring to the conversation. Their sessions provide frontline insight into the startup ecosystem, and are a must-have moment for anyone looking to navigate and thrive today's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Fidelity for supporting TC All Stage programming this year. Their commitment to the success of startups helps to promote knowledge, inspiration and actionable insights seen on stage and beyond.
Below is some content from TC All Stage partners that you don't want to miss on July 15th.
10:00am: Snapping legal mines. Don't miss this essential roundtable at TC at every stage. Whether you draft a founder agreement, protect your IP, or prepare for your first funding round, your startup's legal foundation can be created or broken. Join Spencer Ricks, a partner at Latham & Watkins, and Naomi Smith, a counsel from the same company. This is your chance to get expert guidance from one of the world's leading startup law firms and walk away with actionable insights to protect your business from day one.
10:05am: Donation mistakes to kill your rounds and how to avoid them. This scale stage session is a must if you are planning or fundraising. It clearly sees the common missteps that could sink a raise. Dr. Richard Munassi, Managing Director of Tampa Bay Wave, provides practical examples, strategic insights, and a practical framework for smarter, faster, faster and avoiding expensive errors. Whether you're preparing for your first round or Series A, this session will help you raise and get results with confidence.
10:45am: Breakthrough or burnout: Why Founders Get Stuck (and How to Fix It). Do you feel stuck on your startup journey? Don't miss this powerful scale stage session. This cuts the noise to tackle the real reason for startups to stall. Leaded by Prepare 4 VC's Jason Kraus and Christopher Dube, this interactive session offers a practical framework that will help you break through burnout, regain your focus and move forward with confidence. Whether expanding tough decisions, raising funds, or navigating, this is about increasing the clarity and momentum that every founder needs.
10:50am: Preparing to grow: Helps to quickly close down best practices on the cap table. If you are preparing to raise capital, this foundation stage session is an essential obligation to gain tools to approach fundraising with confidence and clarity. A confused cap table or data room can delay transactions. Worse, it kills it completely. Join Lynne Zagami, VP of Customer Success at Fidelity Private Shares. Because she shares important insights from legal, investor and founder perspectives that help to avoid costly pitfalls. Walk away with clear and practical strategies to streamline pay increases, save legal costs, and impress investors with a sophisticated, professional approach.
1:55 PM: Startup M&A Preparation: How to earn or earn without regrets. Thinking about the exit – or looking at the acquisition? Don't miss this mandatory roundtable discussion with TC All Stage and earn an internal track to master one of the most high-stakes moments on your startup journey. Join Stephen Ranere with Dan Hoffman, partners at Latham & Watkins. From structuring your deals to managing your responsibility, maintaining key talent, and ensuring post-deal success, you'll have a legal and strategic playbook that every founder should know before entering the M&A arena. If you want to approach your next acquisition or termination with confidence and clarity, this session is for you.
2:05 PM: Not 2021 anymore: Navigate the 2025 VC Landscape. VC Game Changed – Are you ready to play Smart in 2025? Visit the Foundation stage and learn how to nurture and expand in a more stringent, more strategic financial environment. Kristen Craft, Vice President of Partnerships at Fidelity Private Shares, will disrupt the critical shifts founders need to understand, from AI-driven investments to regional dynamics across key hubs such as New York, Boston and the Bay Area. Whether you're planning your next raise or exit positioning, this session will arm you with the data, insights and frameworks to adapt, thrive and win in today's venture landscape.
We are extremely grateful to our partners at TC All Stage. I couldn't have done it without them. Thank you to Aktiun Inc, Brew, Fyelabs, UC Berkeley Scet, and BetterTech. Not only did it sponsor this year's event, it also brought energy, insight and support to the startup community. Your partnership will help empower TC to dialogue, connections and breakthroughs that set this game-changing experience all stages for all founders.
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