

GTC 2026 | Workshop 08:Fundraising Strategy & Investor Pitching
💡 VC Workshop focus on:
Fundraising isn't just "telling a story"—it's using a story to organize your evidence. This session deconstructs the entire fundraising process: when to raise, how much to raise, building an investor pipeline, crafting your deck, answering tough questions, and navigating the fine print in a term sheet.
Workshop format: 1-to-10 enablement session
👥 Featured Guest:Chris Zhong
「Background」ex-P7/Nationwide venture investor, ex-JPM, ex-start-up
「Portfolios:」Noah Medical, Snorkel Al, Greenstone Biosciences, Cohere, Frore Systems, Board Observer, Cowbell, ArteraAl
「Topic:」 B2B Saas & AI: how enterprises make decisions.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
Build a compelling fundraising narrative: Market—Product—Traction—Moat—Team
Master fundraising rhythm and pipeline management to improve efficiency and success rates
Navigate term sheet pitfalls and communication missteps (valuation, terms, disclosure)
🤖 Who It’s For:
Founding teams preparing for Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A rounds
Core team members responsible for fundraising materials and investor communication
Anyone looking to improve their fundraising narrative and negotiation skills