Fundamentals for Startups: Investor skepticism: Understanding questions and shifting the narrative

Fundamentals for Startups: Investor skepticism: Understanding questions and shifting the narrative

Mar 8, 2025 · 58 min

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(https://comotion.uw.edu/) With Jenn Wrenn Henry, Managing Partner, VentureUS When a startup founder pitches to an investor, you can expect a number of questions. Promotion questions focus on opportunities and growth, while prevention questions focus on risks and challenges, and both may be subject to bias. In this talk, investor and UW grad Jenn Henry covers actionable strategies for navigating and reframing these queries and equip attendees with tools to identify and respond effectively to skeptical investors and turn challenging moments into opportunities for growth.