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Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

AUG26
06:00
  • Startup founders can ask fundraising and business growth questions to angel investor Scott Fox in a free monthly online video office hours session.
  • The event offers expert advice on topics like raising venture capital, pitch practice, and product/market fit.
  • It supports a diverse group including first-time, female, and minority founders worldwide interested in startup strategy and networking.

About this event

Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.

Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!

A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.

NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours

WHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.

AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours

youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)

HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?

You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!

Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp

Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members

Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at StartupCouncil.org/join

Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial star

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