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Funding Hacks

March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Perfect for founders who want actionable fundraising guidance, not theory.

Event Description:

Practical workshop dives into real-world fundraising strategies for founders who want to raise capital more efficiently. It reveals insider techniques and “hacks” used by successful startups to connect with investors, build traction, and close funding rounds faster.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs who want actionable advice—not theory—on how to find investors, get intros, pitch smarter, and manage investor relationships with confidence.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Identify and target the right investors for their company using proven tools
    and outreach methods.
  • Get “warm intros” to target investors (and what to do if you can’t find any connections)
  • Craft a compelling fundraising narrative that captures investor attention.
  • Build and manage an efficient investor pipeline to track conversations and follow-ups.
  • Use Investor Updates as a strategic tool to nurture investor relationships
  • Avoid common fundraising mistakes that slow down or derail the process.
  • Leverage Foundersuite’s platform to organize, automate, and streamline investor outreach.

About the Speaker:

Nathan Beckord is the CEO of Foundersuite.com a venture-backed company that makes the leading platform for startups raising capital. Over 100,000 startups have raised over $21 Billion in seed and venture capital.

Nathan is also the host of the popular “How I Raised It” podcast (330 episodes and counting).

Previously, Nathan worked at JP Morgan and Piper Jaffrey and he spent ten years helping over 150 startups as interim CFO, Business Developer, and Advisor. Nathan has an MBA in Entrepreneurship, a BSC in Finance, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). In his free time, he enjoys sailing, traveling, and riding motorcycles.

Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn!

New Partnership Announcement:

This event also marks the launch of a new partnership between Innovation Cluster and Foundersuite.

As part of this collaboration, clients of Innovation Cluster now receive exclusive discounted access to the Foundersuite platform—giving you powerful tools to connect with investors, manage your outreach, and raise capital more effectively.

If you’re a founder in the Kawarthas region looking to scale, becoming a client of the Innovation Cluster now includes even more value to support your fundraising journey.

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