Raising venture capital is one of the most critical, yet challenging, milestones for any startup founder. This talk demystifies the venture capital process by breaking down the types of investors, the lifecycle of venture funding, and the key metrics that drive investment decisions. Aspiring NYU founders will learn when to seek VC funding, how to craft compelling pitches, and crucial strategies to maximize their startup’s valuation and minimize dilution. Drawing on years of venture capital experience and the unique resources available at NYU, this session offers practical, insider insights to help founders confidently navigate their fundraising journey and build scalable, successful ventures.

About the speaker:

Frank Rimalovski is the Executive Director of the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute and Managing Director of the NYU Innovation Venture Fund, which supports early-stage startups founded by NYU’s students, faculty, and researchers. With over 28 years as a venture capitalist and investments in over 50 startups, Frank brings deep expertise in technology commercialization and startup growth. Frank co-authored the acclaimed books Talking to Humans and Testing with Humans, and partners with the NYU community to provide training, mentorship, and funding that empower founders to turn ideas and inventions into scaleable startups.

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NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NYU STUDENTS, FACULTY, & STAFF. EACH ATTENDEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN WITH THEIR NYU ID CARD