“Investment Decision Myths” VC Keynote + Startup Pitches

March 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hosted by WeShine

 

​🚀 Event Overview

​Fundraising is more than a pitch—it’s a process that tests clarity of vision, quality of execution, and alignment between founders and investors. Many promising startups struggle not because their ideas lack merit, but because avoidable fundraising mistakes quietly undermine momentum.

​At this upcoming event, we’re bringing together investors, founders, and experienced professionals for an evening focused on practical fundraising insight, honest conversation, and meaningful connection.

​​🌟 What to Expect

  • ​​Investor Keynote and Panel Session: Investors share with insights and advice

  • ​Live Startup Pitches: Selected startups present their ventures

  • ​​Feedback and Award: Live feedback from investors and pitch coaches

  • ​​Social networking and Dinner: Connect with investors, founders and professionals

​🕒 Event Agenda

​5:30 – 6:00 PM
Check-in, Dinner and Networking

​6:00 – 6:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

​6:15 – 6:30 PM Keynote Speakers

  • ​Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner @ BDev Ventures. Keshia is a Partner at BDev Ventures, leading sourcing and portfolio operations and helping shape the firm’s investment strategy. She’s backed 60+ startups globally, with 25% of the portfolio achieving markups under her leadership. Previously, she led U.S. programs at German Accelerator and founded Dialog to Learn. She’s been recognized for her impact with honors including ACG Silicon Valley’s B2B VC of the Year and Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Woman of Influence.

  • ​More to come

​6:30 – 6:50 PM Panel Discussion:

  • ​Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner @ BDev Ventures.

  • ​More to Come

​6:50 – 7:30 PM Pitch Session

​7:30 – 8:30 PM
Social Networking

​​💡 Startups – Apply to Pitch!

​​Want to get on stage and pitch in front of real investors and an engaged audience?
📥 Submit your pitch deck by March 6th
📢 Final selections announced on March 8th
👉 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/AKAFRQrjEqoiT8cq5

​🎫WeShine Advisor/Judge Pass:

​​Investors, CEOs, Scientists, Journalists & large community partners are welcome to join WeShine Advisor Group to support early-stage founders. Benefits include:
✔️ Early access to top-tier pitch decks
✔️ Invited as the Guest Speakers or to private events
✔️ Complimentary pass to WeShine events, and receive community Impact Award from WeShine

​​👉 Interested? Please let us know. https://forms.gle/X5WdMbLphs1NgvHNA

​🌟 Organizers

​​WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
Bay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin

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