# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: How Investors Build Conviction: Startup Fundraising Workshop with J.P. Morgan, Morningside & C10 LabsAbout this Event​TopSignal Session — Venture Signal Room​Where founders meet real investor thinking — and start building their investor pool​TopContenders Venture Signal Room is a curated founder × investor session designed to help startups move beyond storytelling to understand how real capital decisions are made.​This edition continues to build on a core idea:​? From Signal → Investor Pool Formation​? Keynote — Investor Readiness: Before You Raise Capital​The session will open with a keynote from Christian Williams, Vice President, Startup Banking, J.P. Morgan.​Drawing from his experience working with high-growth startups and innovation-driven companies, Christian will share perspectives on:​• What it means to be truly investor-ready• How investors, banks, and ecosystem partners evaluate startups• Common fundraising mistakes founders make• Building credibility before fundraising begins• How strong companies attract advocates, relationships, and capital​? Christian will also participate as a judge and provide live feedback to presenting companies.​⚖️ Judge Panel​Founders will receive direct feedback from an accomplished panel of investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders:​• Christian Williams, Vice President, Startup Banking, J.P. Morgan• Chi-Wai Lee, Investment Professional, Morningside Technology Advisory• Beth Porter, Head of Studio Operations, C10 Labs• Laurie Burlingame, Corporate Attorney, Morse​The goal is not only evaluation, but helping founders sharpen their narrative, strengthen fundraising readiness, and build meaningful connections within the innovation ecosystem.​? Location​Morse Conference CenterWaltham, Massachusetts​✅ Free Parking Available​? Date & Time​June 17, 20262:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST​? What Founders Can Expect​• Investor-focused keynote• Startup presentations and live feedback• Interactive Q&A with judges• Exposure to investors and ecosystem leaders• Peer learning from fellow founders• Relationship-building with potential advocates and future investors​This is not a traditional pitch competition.​It is a structured founder × investor working session designed to help companies become more investable.​Because many great companies don't lack capability.​They lack the opportunity to be seen, understood, and believed in.​⚖️ Who Is In The Room​Each session brings together a curated mix of:​• Operators — founders who have built, raised, and scaled• Investors — actively deploying capital (angel → institutional)• Domain Experts — legal, banking, and ecosystem partners​? This is not a panel —it’s a decision-making environment where capital thinking is applied in real time​⚙️ What Happens in the Room​Each selected startup goes through a structured 15-minute evaluation:​• 5 min — Founder framing• 5 min — Live investor Q&A• 5 min — Direct, candid feedback​The Questions You’ll Hear:​? Is the problem real?? Is the approach credible?? Why now?? What would make this investable?? What breaks investor conviction?​? What Founders Walk Away With​Each team receives:​✔ Where investor conviction forms✔ Where it breaks✔ Key risks and gaps✔ Investor-type mapping✔ Early relationship signals​? And most importantly:the beginning of their investor pool​? Why This Matters​Most events give exposure.This one gives direction.​Fundraising doesn’t happen in a pitch.It happens through:​• repeated conversations• refined positioning• growing investor conviction​? Presenting Startups (Application Only)​We select a small number of teams for each session.​This is designed for founders who:​• Are preparing to raise (Pre-seed → Series A)• Want real investor feedback before going to market​? Presentation slots are curated and limited (typically 4–6 teams)​To be considered, please apply or reach out with a short overview.​? Who Should Attend​Founders• Preparing to fundraise• Want to test their story under real scrutiny​Investors & Operators• Looking for early signal• Interested in how conviction forms• Seeking curated deal flow​Ecosystem Partners• Legal, banking, BD, infrastructure​? Join the Room​If you want:​• sharper feedback• clearer positioning• real investor perspectives• early relationship building​? This is where signal forms — and where capital conversations begin​⚠️ Notes & Disclaimer​• Photos and video recordings may be taken and used for promotional purposes• Program topics, speakers, and schedule are subject to change• This event does not constitute investment advice or solicitation• By attending, you consent to sharing registration information with organizers - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waltham/ai-and-biotech-startup-fundraising-investor-readiness/100001990962582680 - **Event Categories**: business, charities, contests, workshops, art, fine-arts, conferences, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.78, max: 87.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waltham - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 500 Totten Pond Rd 1st floor - **lat**: 42.2958587 - **long**: -71.0720302 - **full address**: 500 Totten Pond Rd 1st floor, 500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/be9a0e4ec7733746f2745bbe0c898ff9bdf6350513bf9563a167faada20b5397-rimg-w1149-h1369-dc01071e-gmir.jpg?v=1780879575 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness being held? - **A:** AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 500 Totten Pond Rd 1st floor, 500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness? - **A:** AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness is organized by Boston Artificial Intelligence Forum (BAI). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI & Biotech Startup Fundraising: Investor Readiness is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waltham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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