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SUMMARY:KS WELI Founder Workshop 1: Financing and Funding 101
DESCRIPTION:Funding can unlock growth\, but only if you understand the tradeoffs. This workshop breaks down the startup financing landscape\, from venture capital to non-dilutive options\, and introduces the building blocks of term sheets\, valuation\, and deal structure. We’ll also name real barriers founders face in fundraising and contracts\, including gender bias\, and focus on strategies that help you advocate for your venture with confidence. \nSpark Founders will walk away with: a stronger grasp of funding paths\, key term sheet language\, and next-step tools to pursue the right fit.
URL:https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/event/ks-weli-founder-workshop-1-financing-and-funding-101/
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SUMMARY:KS WELI Founder Workshop 2: Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:This session covers core negotiation strategy\, win-win outcomes\, and how to understand the other side’s position (without giving away yours). You’ll also learn tactics to navigate common disadvantages founders can face\, so you can show up prepared in contracts\, partnerships\, and high-stakes conversations. \nSpark Founders will walk away with: negotiation frameworks\, language you can use immediately\, and a stronger ability to advocate for your business.
URL:https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/event/ks-weli-founder-workshop-2-negotiations/
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SUMMARY:KS WELI Founder Workshop 3: Beachhead Market
DESCRIPTION:A great venture starts with focus. In this workshop\, participants will identify their beachhead market\, the earliest adopters most likely to say “yes”\, and translate customer discovery into a clear\, actionable customer persona. They’ll move from broad assumptions to sharper insight\, helping them tighten their messaging\, product decisions\, and go-to-market priorities. \nSpark Founders will walk away with: a defined early adopter strategy and a written customer persona grounded in real discovery.
URL:https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/event/ks-weli-founder-workshop-3-beachhead-market/
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