

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Pitch to Term Sheet: What VCs Want in 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn what it takes to get funded from a company performance perspective — including the traction, metrics, and milestones that matter most when you’re just getting started. We’ll also break down current deal flow trends so you understand today’s funding landscape and how to position your startup within it.

Plus, get all the details about the WFN Fast Pitch competition — including how to apply, what judges look for, and how this opportunity could accelerate your growth.

If you're serious about turning your early momentum into real capital, this session is for you!

Join us for a conversation with:
- Madelin Williams, Director, Silicon Valley Bank for an overview of current deal flow stats. 
- Sarah Chambless, Partner at DLA Piper, focused on rapidly scaling technology companies and their investors.
- Michael Jones, Founding Partner of Science Inc, a venture fund and studio focused on building the next generation of companies shaping the future. Mike’s current portfolio includes Liquid Death, Pray.com and Final Boss Sour. 
- Moderated by Renée LaBran, Co-Founder of Women Founders Network

Agenda:
5:30-6:30  Networking Reception - food, wine &amp; beverages will be served
6:30-6:40  Opening Remarks &amp; Introductions
6:40-7:20  Moderated Panel Discussion
7:20-7:30  Q&amp;A and Closing Remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/from-pitch-to-term-sheet-what-vcs-want-in-2026/200029820545341
- **Event Categories**: business, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/wfnlaunch2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=santa+monica-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Monica
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Silicon Valley Bank, 1437 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- **lat**: 34.01807
- **long**: -118.49103
- **full address**: Silicon Valley Bank, 1437 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Women Founders Network (https://allevents.in/org/women-founders-network/12768022)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Silicon Valley Bank, 1437 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Women Founders Network
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about From Pitch to Term Sheet: What VCs Want in 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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