Founder–Investor Fit: Capital Is a Commodity, Partnership Is Not

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Date:
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2:15 PM
Where:
VentureSource Stage
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In today’s competitive capital landscape, funding alone is no longer the differentiator, strong founder–investor alignment is. This panel examines what healthy, high-impact investor–founder relationships actually look like in practice and why the right partnership can be as critical as the capital itself.

Experienced founders and investors will unpack common misalignment patterns that often derail companies after investment, from mismatched expectations to ineffective governance and communication breakdowns. The discussion will also explore board dynamics, decision-making frameworks, and how the best investors support founders well beyond the check.

Founders will walk away with practical guidance on how to evaluate potential investors, ask the right questions, and choose partners who will truly help them navigate growth, complexity, and change.