Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error.

Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stageon July 15 in Bostonfor “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.”This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep the pitfalls that slow or even sink their raise.

From pre-pitch prep to post-meeting follow-through, this session will give founders a real-world look at what works — and what doesn’t — in today’s competitive venture landscape.

Meet the experts who help founders get funded

Three experts. Three perspectives. One goal — helping you raise smarter.

Alysaa Co, principal at Bain Capital Ventures, invests at the earliest stages in application software and financial services. She works with founders on the front lines of their fundraising journey and brings a sharp eye for what makes a startup pitch-ready.

Kamila Khasanovais the founder and CEO of On Top Strategy, a NYC-based communications firm helping high-growth startups and VCs navigate moments of scale. Her team has supported companies that have raised more than $500 million, specializing in PR, founder thought leadership, and positioning strategies that directly impact fundraising success.

Dr. Richard Munassi, managing director at Tampa Bay Wave, has helped launch and scale hundreds of startups through nationally recognized accelerator programs. With a background spanning NASA iTech, Techstars, UCSF, and Moffitt Cancer Center, he offers tactical guidance from pitch deck to term sheet.

Join 10k+ tech and VC leaders for growth and connections at Disrupt 2025

Netflix, Box, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil — just some of the 250+ heavy hitters leading 200+ sessions designed to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech. Grab your ticket before Sept 26 to save up to $668.

Join 10k+ tech and VC leaders for growth and connections at Disrupt 2025

Netflix, Box, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil — just some of the 250+ heavy hitters leading 200+ sessions designed to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech. Grab your ticket before Sept 26 to save up to $668.

Expect a candid discussion on:

• The red flags investors look for — and how to avoid them.
• What a clean cap table and data room should actually look like.
• How to craft a narrative that builds credibility and urgency.
• The most overlooked moments that can make or break a raise.

Whether you’re prepping your first round or approaching Series A, this is a must-attend session for founders who want to get it right the first time.

Investor tickets save $475. Founder tickets save $375.

Reserve your pass for TechCrunch All Stage before rates spike at the door.