Join us for our final Runway event of 2024, set to take place in Wellington on October 16th. It promises a day brimming with invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and connections with both founders and investors. Geared towards early-stage startups and seasoned investors alike, Runway offers a unique chance to glean wisdom from those deeply entrenched in the startup ecosystem, sharing their firsthand experiences.
Delve into four immersive sessions designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the challenges of fundraising. Come prepared with your burning questions as our experts are ready to provide answers and guidance.
Navigating Investment for Frontier Products: Learn how to create a product, a global company, pivot, then exit and go again from an early ex-X (Twitter) employee #1 Evan Henshaw-Plath.
Crossing the Pacific: Lessons from companies who successfully entered the U.S. market. Expanding into the U.S. market and raising capital from U.S. investors can be transformative for New Zealand startups. However, it requires careful consideration, strategic planning, and a clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities involved. By aligning these decisions with your company's journey and long-term goals, you can maximize the chances of success in the U.S. market. Speakers Phil McCaw and Y-Vonne Hutchinson.
Alternative Investment Avenues in action: Hear how a NZ company dealing with the waste crisis funded their company journey while evolving from hardware to include SaaS. Speakers India Korner and Josh Starkey.
The Reverse Pitch: Hear from a panel of investors as they delve into their investment criteria. Learn about the spectrum of investment options and their suitability based on your company's maturity and stage. Evaluate the criteria each funding source seeks and the strategic rationale for engaging with each potential funder. Speakers Anna Guenther, Susan Iorns and Jeffrey Paine.
The day culminates in a dynamic speed dating event, affording every founder the chance to hone their elevator pitch and engage with each investor present. Amidst the buzz of conversations, this exercise proves immensely beneficial in refining your message. Following this, unwind and continue your discussions during networking drinks, offering a more relaxed environment to follow up on connections made during the speed dating sessions.
Amidst breaks, seize the chance to expand your network and forge new relationships with fellow investors and entrepreneurs. You'll find no shortage of engaging conversations and opportunities to connect. Past attendees have often lamented not joining sooner—don't miss out on what promises to be a transformative event!
VENUE AND DATE
Wednesday 16th October
9:30am – 6:00pm
Central Wellington
Registration fee includes lunch as well as drinks and nibbles at the conclusion of the day. Doors open at 9:00am to grab a coffee before kick-off at 9:30am
The cost is $90 + GST for founders and $150 + GST for investors. Non- member investors $250
