Why Investors Say No + In The Ring With An Investor

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A small-format fireside conversation for founders raising capital and investors actively deploying. Explore what can derail an initial investor meeting, how the AI funding landscape affects early-stage fundraising, and patterns behind successful fundraising conversations. Hosted by Tim Hayden-Clark. Monday, October 5, 2026, 1:45–4:45 PM PDT at Bay Breakers Boxing Gym, 2001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109. Free RSVP; the RSVP ticket requires host approval. Register on SocialLoop.