Besides the dollar investment, what other fundamental characteristics should you look for when raising early-stage capital? Do you know how to communicate about your company to investors? Entrepreneurs looking to raise a preliminary round of funding for their business can often fixate too heavily on the dollar investment willing to be made—without considering what other value there is to be gained. They are also frequently unsure of how to communicate the value that it brings to the greater ecosystem. This online session will begin by walking you through early-stage investing and the investing landscape. You will also hear from entrepreneurs who have participated in a Spring's Investor Challenge Program, and have the opportunity to ask questions about their journey, experience, insights, and next steps. Finally, you’ll find out how you too can get involved in raising a round from the investing community by learning key details about the program. This session is for you if: - You're the founder of a venture and are looking to raise a preliminary round of investment - You are looking for guidance on quantifying and crystallizing your company's growth - You want to learn more about fundraising from investors but aren't sure where to begin - You're curious to learn more about the Yukon startup ecosystem