Fundraising Strategies for Foreign-Born Founders in the US

Mar 11, 2024

4:00pm – 5:00pm CT

Successful international entrepreneurs and investors will share their firsthand experiences navigating the process of fundraising, both on a national level and within Austin's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Expect a discussion on a number of strategies, from building compelling pitch decks that resonate with US investors to navigating investment structuring and cultural nuances of the American business scene. This session will also delve into the challenges international founders may face, such as building networks from scratch, while also highlighting the advantages of their global perspectives.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Angelos Angelou

International Accelerator

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Ruben Arias

BeeReaders

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Nicholas Iatropoulos

IA Global Ventures

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Ying Mcguire

National Minority Supplier Development Council

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