At FounderX 2023, Peter Pham (Co-Founder of Science) discussed the importance of persistence when raising capital, why founders need to demonstrate velocity, and how making the right investment is often more serendipity than science. Adeo Ressi (CEO of Decile Group and Chairman of the Founder Institute) moderated the discussion.

FounderX (http://founderx.com) is the Founder Institute's global gathering of FI and Decile Group Alumni, Mentors, Local Leaders, and investors. The goal of this private conference is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning between members of the FI and VC Lab/ Decile Group Networks, which span 100+ countries across 6 continents.

Chapters
00:06:01 - 00:11:19 Pitching is about storytelling.
00:11:20 - 00:18:28 Focus on velocity and growth.
00:18:29 - 00:23:10 Confidence is key in fundraising.
00:23:11 - 00:26:01 Be confident and honest in fundraising.

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