Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Sina Afrooze (Apera AI) gives it to you straight: treat fundraising like a sales pipeline - qualify fast, disqualify faster. Ask the hard questions upfront. Dry powder? Recent investments? Partner on the call? If you're not getting a partner in the room, that's your answer.
Stop burning your best pitches on analysts running market surveys. Your time is your most valuable asset - protect it.
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Sina Afrooze (Apera AI) gives it to you straight: treat fundraising like a sales pipeline - qualify fast, disqualify faster. Ask the hard questions upfront. Dry powder? Recent investments? Partner on the call? If you're not getting a partner in the room, that's your answer.
Stop burning your best pitches on analysts running market surveys. Your time is your most valuable asset - protect it.
🎥 Watch the full talk to get the complete playbook. 🔔 Subscribe for more real founder insights. 📅 Join us live → techto.org/events Watch the full talks: youtube.com/c/TechTorontoOrg
Upcoming events: techto.org/events
Newsletter — The read on Canadian tech: blog.techto.org
Membership: techto.org/memberships
