Funding the Future of Web3

**Funding the Future!**
**Scaling & Funding for Web3 Innovators: Fireside Chat & Networking**

​🚀 **Looking to scale your startup and secure venture capital?**

Join us for an exclusive evening where **venture capital experts,** **tech innovators, and blockchain entrepreneurs** come together to share insights, make connections, and close the funding gap for emerging technologies.
​📍 This special event is hosted at **[The Beaubien House](https://www.thebeaubienhouse.com/)**, a beautiful historic Victorian home in downtown Detroit with three floors of co-working space.

**Who is this For?**
​This event is designed for:
✅ Entrepreneurs preparing to seek venture capital
✅ Detroit’s visionary founders, technologists, and startup builders
✅ Web3 startups looking to navigate VC funding
✅ Anyone eager to connect with local investors and emerging tech leaders

**What to Expect**
​🔥 **Fireside Chat with [Side Door Ventures](https://www.sdv.vc/)**
Gain exclusive insights from **[Edward Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardkim1/)**, General Partner at Side Door Ventures. Side Door Ventures is a global VC firm backing audacious founders in frontier tech, life sciences, fintech, SaaS, blockchain, software, space, gaming, and financial services. Learn **what top VCs look for in startups** and how to prepare for funding rounds.

💸 **Closing the Funding Gap for Emerging Tech**
Explore solutions to increase venture investment in Detroit’s early-stage startups and discover how founders can access the capital needed to scale.

​💡 **Special Session: Web3 VC Insights**
**[Jackie Plashkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-plashkes/)** directs Side Door Ventures’ Digital Asset Fund, and he will share insider knowledge on securing funding for Web3 companies. Learn how to position your startup at the intersection of crypto and traditional industries while navigating the evolving venture capital landscape.

​🤝 **Networking for Growth**
Build **meaningful connections** in this historic Detroit home with local entrepreneurs, investors, and blockchain leaders. Whether you’re seeking funding, partnerships, or mentorship, this is your chance to engage with the ecosystem shaping the future of Detroit tech.

**Why You Should Attend**
​🔹 Learn how venture capitalists evaluate investment opportunities
🔹 Get practical strategies for securing funding and scaling your startup
🔹 Meet local and global investors looking for innovative founders
🔹 Access resources to fuel your startup’s success
🔹 Enjoy refreshments while networking in an iconic Detroit venue

**Meet Your Hosts**
​🟢 **[Elizabeth Hansson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethhansson/) & [Amy Hang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hang-a5842bb2/)** – Detroit Community leaders and startup advocates dedicated to fostering Detroit’s blockchain and tech ecosystem.
🟢 **[Side Door Ventures](https://www.sdv.vc/)** – A global VC firm investing in bold, industry-defining founders across multiple frontier technologies.

**Event Sponsors**
**[Stand With Crypto](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/)**
Stand With Crypto empowers the blockchain community by advocating for clear policies, educating stakeholders, and mobilizing support to protect innovation in the crypto space. Thank you to SWC for supporting this event & our local blockchain community!

​🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain venture capital insights, expand your network, and scale your startup!

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