Ever wondered how you can get a VC on your side from the get go? Most VC firms say that they are more likely to invest in a person/team rather than their initial idea, so it is imperative to make a good first impression.

In this workshop, join Chris Quirk and Taryn Pieterse, Investment Managers at Rampersand, to learn how to impress VCs with your pitch deck and VC interview.

Key Takeaways

- Learn to construct the ideal investor-ready pitch deck
- Learn how to best prepare for a VC interview
- Understand what VCs look for in startup teams and founders

About the Speakers

Chris Quirk and Taryn Pieterse are Investment Managers at Rampersand, a venture capital firm supporting early-stage Australian startups. Rampersand has invested in startups across fin-tech, data, cybersecurity, augmented reality, HR and workplace platforms, as well as logistics, often investing at the late seed to Series A stage.

On top of his role as Investment Manager, Chris is also a mentor/partner at Startmate, Australia's most ambitious accelerator, and an advisor at High Earth Orbit Robotics, a SpaceTech startup developing nanosatellites to undertake efficient space situational awareness and satellite identification.

Taryn, as well as her role at Rampersand, brings a wealth of experience in investment, notably her previous role as Investment Manager at Light Warrior Group, and Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

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How to Find Us/Housekeeping

If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend our physical event. Tune in virtually instead!Please note photos may be taken during the event. If you wish to opt-out, please let one of our staff members know or email hannah@fishburners.org for any other concerns. Go directly up to Level 3 of the Sydney Startup Hub and walk down the yellow corridor. Limited places available so registration is essential.
About Fishburners**
Fishburners is much more than a coworking space. We are a not-for-profit, passionate community of 300+ scalable tech startups that only exists thanks to our amazing sponsors - Google for Startups, UTS, Chartered Accountants, and Jobs for NSW. We are dedicated to inspiring and helping startups get started, grow and succeed. Our goal is to make the hardest thing you’ve ever done easier! We do this through our different memberships which provide the facilities, resources, learning and development, mentoring, and connections that you need for your idea to come to life and flourish. We also open our doors and host some of the largest, regular events in the Australian startup ecosystem, including our bi-weekly lunch & learn workshops, and Shark Tank-style, Friday night pitches. Member or not, you're welcome to attend and/or get involved! Any questions about memberships or events, please feel free to email events@fishburners.org.