Everyone Lies in Silicon Valley: Raising, Surviving, and Building for the Long Game

🗣️ Join us for a deep dive into founder education focused on capital raising in deep tech and the essential truths about building in Silicon Valley. This event, aligned with the Founders Guild's mission, tackles the issues of burnout in San Francisco and emphasizes the importance of longevity for founders.

📅 Hosted by: Berkeley Gateway Accelerator x Founders Guild

🕕 Schedule:

• Doors Open: 6:00 PM
• Keynote + Founder Panel: 6:00 PM
• Mixer: 8:00 PM

Keynote Speaker

Daniel Theobald
An accomplished founder with extensive experience in robotics, automation, and agriculture, Daniel is the Chairman of The Founders Guild and the Founder of Vecna Robotics. His leadership is integral to advancing financial outcomes and supporting the ecosystems that enable upcoming enterprises.

About The Founders Guild

A global non-profit community of founders, The Founders Guild operates across 16 chapters on four continents, offering founders clarity, insight, and an edge in both business and life, with no fees or equity required.

The Intelligent Machine Guild

This is a division of the Founders Guild that focuses on the advancement of intelligent machines. IMG collaborates with industry professionals to promote interoperability in robotics and AI.

Founder Panel

Following the keynote, a panel of experienced founders will share their insights on navigating the ups and downs of funding rounds, featuring an investor who offers candid feedback. Panelists will be announced.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, August 6
• Location: Berkeley Gateway Accelerator, 2168 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
• Capacity: ~80 (RSVP required)
• Food & Drinks: Provided

👥 Who Should Attend? Founders, operators, investors, and anyone interested in the realities behind the pitch deck.

👉 RSVP Here — spots are limited!