Startup Founders: Finding the Right Investor — Insights from Tacoma Startup Week

Recorded live at the inaugural Tacoma Startup Week, this panel brings together founders and investors for a candid discussion about what it really takes to attract the right backers. Hosted by Jason Cavness, the conversation explores how founders can align vision, values, and strategy with investors who truly add value beyond capital.

Episode Highlights

• Key traits every successful founder shares • How to overcome self-doubt while fundraising • What investors look for before writing a check • Setting realistic expectations about startup funding • Building trust and alignment between founders and investors

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Panel Guests (Condensed Bios & Links)

Dan Kanivas – Partner at Triple Summit Advisors LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankanivas/

Margaret Dawson – Global Marketing Executive at Apptio LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretedawson/

Tanushree "Tee" Podder – Investor at Trilogy Equity Partners LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanushreepodder/

Christopher Kennamer – Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherrkennamer/

Special thanks to Karina Martija-Harris and Washington Maritime Blue for hosting this Tacoma Startup Week event. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-martija-harris-she-her-hers-ba48a715b/ Website – https://maritimeblue.org/