There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error.
Join a powerhoutilize panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” 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.
From pre-pitch prep to post-meeting follow-through, this session will give founders a real-world view at what works — and what doesn’t — in today’s competitive venture landscape.
Meet the experts who assist founders receive funded
Three experts. Three perspectives. One goal — assisting you raise smarter.
Alysaa Co, principal at Bain Capital Ventures, 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 creates a startup pitch-ready.
Kamila Khasanova is the founder and CEO of On Top Strategy, a NYC-based communications firm assisting 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 considered leadership, and positioning strategies that directly impact fundraising success.
Dr. Richard Munassi, managing director at Tampa Bay Wave, has assisted 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.
Techcrunch event
San Francisco
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October 27-29, 2025
Expect a candid discussion on:
- The red flags investors view for — and how to avoid them.
- What a clean cap table and data room should actually view like.
- How to craft a narrative that builds credibility and urgency.
- The most overviewed moments that can create or break a raise.
Whether you’re prepping your first round or approaching Series A, this is a must-attfinish session for founders who want to receive it right the first time.
Investor tickets save $475. Founder tickets save $375.
Reserve your pass for TechCrunch All Stage before rates spike at the door.
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