Fireside Chat - Before You Capital Raise: Why Validating Your Idea Comes First

Before You Capital Raise: Why Validating Your Idea Comes First

Event Description:

Join us for a practical online Fireside Chat with Crystal McGregor, General Manager of Tech Ready Women, and Jo Palmer, Program Lead, as we explore one of the biggest startup missteps: trying to raise capital before validating your idea.

Over the last few months, we’ve heard from countless early-stage female founders who feel stuck and eager to raise money, but unsure if they’ve got enough traction, proof, or confidence to pitch. If that sounds like you, this session is a must-attend.

In this relaxed but insightful conversation, Crystal and Jo will draw on their experience supporting hundreds of founders to unpack what validation really means, why it’s crucial before approaching investors, and how it can actually help you raise money faster (and smarter) down the line.

What You’ll Learn
🚀 How to test your idea in the market without spending a fortune

🚀 Real founder stories: what worked, what didn’t, and why

🚀 When you're truly investment-ready, and how to get there

🚀 What investors are really looking for in early-stage pitches

🚀 Practical next steps you can take today to move from idea to be investment-ready

Who is this event for

This session is designed for early-stage female founders who are:

✅ At the idea or MVP stage

✅ Unsure how to validate or where to start

✅ Interested in building an investable startup

✅ Feeling stuck trying to raise capital in the early stages

Event details

📅 Wednesday, 09 July 2025

⌚ AEST 12.30 PM - 1.30 PM

💻 Online | 👥 Limited spots

🎟️ FREE

Also get a sneak peek of the TRW Female Founder Program. This is an 8-week startup program specifically designed to help women test and launch their ideas in the market.

TRW Female Founder Startup Program

TRW Female Founder Startup Program is an 8-week startup program specifically designed to help women test and launch their ideas in the market. The program has been developed by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. Throughout the program you will be supported by mentors, ensuring you get access to the best advice, education and networks to help you to succeed on your startup journey.

There are 50 spots available. Applications are open for our National Cohort!

Applications for the National 2025 August Cohort close on Monday, 21 July 2025.

For more information and to apply, head to our website.