{"id":53049,"date":"2025-07-10T03:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T03:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/53049\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T03:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T03:16:08","slug":"avoid-the-pitfalls-that-stall-startup-fundraising-at-tc-all-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/53049\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TC All Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no shortage of capital out there, but there\u2019s even less room for error.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join a powerhouse panel at <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/?utm_source=tc&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=tcallstage2025&amp;utm_content=speaker&amp;promo=post_cokhasanovamunassi_07092025&amp;display=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>TechCrunch All Stage<\/strong><\/a> on <strong>July 15 in Boston<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/agenda\/?promo=post_cokhasanovamunassi_07092025&amp;utm_campaign=tcallstage2025&amp;utm_content=speaker&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_source=tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>\u201cFundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.\u201d<\/strong><\/a> This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep the pitfalls that slow or even sink their raise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From pre-pitch prep to post-meeting follow-through, this session will give founders a real-world look at what works \u2014 and what doesn\u2019t \u2014 in today\u2019s competitive venture landscape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/agenda\/?promo=post_cokhasanovamunassi_07092025&amp;utm_campaign=tcallstage2025&amp;utm_content=speaker&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_source=tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-destinationlink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/agenda\/?promo=post_cokhasanovamunassi_07092025&amp;utm_campaign=tcallstage2025&amp;utm_content=speaker&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_source=tc\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"383\" width=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Co-Munassi-Khasanova-SpeakerArticleImageHeader_TCAllStage.png\" alt=\"TechCrunch All Stage Richard Munassi Alysaa Co Kamila Khasanova\" class=\"wp-image-3025921\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meet the experts who help founders get funded<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three experts. Three perspectives. One goal \u2014 helping you raise smarter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/baincapitalventures.com\/team\/alysaa-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Alysaa Co<\/a><\/strong>, principal at <a href=\"https:\/\/baincapitalventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bain Capital Ventures<\/a>, invests at the earliest stages in application software and financial services. She works with founders on the front lines of their fundraising journey and brings a sharp eye for what makes a startup pitch-ready.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kamila-khasanova\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Kamila Khasanova<\/strong><\/a> is the founder and CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/ontopstrategy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">On Top Strategy<\/a>, a NYC-based communications firm helping high-growth startups and VCs navigate moments of scale. Her team has supported companies that have raised more than $500 million, specializing in PR, founder thought leadership, and positioning strategies that directly impact fundraising success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richardmunassi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Dr. Richard Munassi<\/strong><\/a>, managing director at <a href=\"http:\/\/tampabaywave.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tampa Bay Wave<\/a>, has helped launch and scale hundreds of startups through nationally recognized accelerator programs. With a background spanning NASA iTech, Techstars, UCSF, and Moffitt Cancer Center, he offers tactical guidance from pitch deck to term sheet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect a candid discussion on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">The red flags investors look for \u2014 and how to avoid them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">What a clean cap table and data room should actually look like.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">How to craft a narrative that builds credibility and urgency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">The most overlooked moments that can make or break a raise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re prepping your first round or approaching Series A, this is a must-attend session for founders who want to get it right the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Investor tickets save $475. Founder tickets save $375.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/#tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Reserve your pass for TechCrunch All Stage before rates spike at the door.<br \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s no shortage of capital out there, but there\u2019s even less room for error. 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