TechCrunch disturbs 2025 He returns to Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29, combining over 10,000 startup and VC leaders to see an internal view of innovation. Among the mandatory sessions is a honest panel on the builder’s stage with one of the most high moments when traveling each founder: raising the first round.
From the pitch to partnership: a real road map to seeds for seeds
This dynamic panel combines three experienced investors-Maria Palma (Freestyle Capital), Gabby Cazeau (Harlem Capital) and Marlon Nichols (Mac Venture Capital)-to unpack the reality of the early stage of funds. From shaping the convincing pitch to the number of the right capital partners, they share the honest, possible remark to help the founders translate interest into investments.
Maria PalmaGeneral partner in Freestyle capitalIt brings deep operational experience and investing, with earlier roles in Kindred Capital, Rre Ventures and managerial positions in high startups, akin to Eyeview. She supported firms akin to Funga Money, Lightning Labs and Paytman, and has an MBA from Harvard.
Gabby Cazeau is a partner in Harlem CapitalInvesting in preliminary startups and seeds in enterprise software and the use of AI. It has MBA from Yale and BS in Engineering. Gabby was presented at Business Insider, CNBC and Crain’s 40 below 40, and sits on VC Council of Startup: NYC.
Marlon Nicholsco -founder and manager of the general partner Mac Venture CapitalHe runs one of the best firms in North America with over 600 million AUM dollars (managed assets). Multiple honor at Business Insider Seed 100 and lists of the best black VCS, Marlon helped scale firms akin to Blavity, Thrive Market and Montodb.
What to expect at the builder stage
This is not a typical Venture panel. Expect sharp information on the intersection of noise, the structure of lifting and building relationships that proceed outside the time sheet. Regardless of whether you are preparing for the first round or advise the founder who is, this is a session that you just do not want to miss.
Catch Palma, Cazeau, Nichols and Over 250 heavy technical On six scenes specific to the industry, in addition to in pimples and round tables, live in TechCrunch disrupts 2025, in Moscone West in San Francisco. Register now And close to $ 675 savings before ticket prices increase!