Funding Strategies for Tech Startups

Such an insightful and dynamic conversation on Funding Tech Products Creatively!

In today’s funding climate, understanding various funding pathways is critical for early stage startups. During TechWeek by a16z in Los Angeles, PAC brought together panelists with diverse funding experience to discuss traditional, alternative and resourceful ways to fund tech products.

Moderated by PAC’s Founder, Mary Beth Snodgrass, our dynamic discussion covered:
• Panelists’ Bios and Journeys in Tech + Funding (:55)
• Bootstrapping: Balancing the Mission, Bills, and Profitability (5:18)
• Advice for Pursuing Venture Capital (7:06)
• Family Offices: Stealth Wealth Funding (8:33)
• Family Offices: Discreet Relationship Building (10:07)
• The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding (11:40)
• To VC or not to VC (13:24)
• Accelerators: Key Considerations (14:18)
• Key Considerations for Founders Seeking Funding (15:26)

What are On the Record/Off the Record conversations? The first half hour of each OTR/OTR conversation is recorded, and clips are shared online ("On the Record"). The second part is a private Q&A conversation with an intimate group of invited guests ("Off the Record"), when the conversation becomes more candid.