{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Mini Episode: Founders and Funders Roadshow","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":706,"description":"In this mini episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff breaks down everything you need to know about the Founders & Funders Roadshow — a brand new series of accessible, city-based fundraising events coming to four cities in 2026. After the massive success of the December Founders & Funders event in New York City, Startup CPG is bringing the same energy and caliber of investors directly to founders across the country.\n\nDaniel walks through exactly how the events work — from filling out your one-pager to getting matched for 10-minute 1:1 meetings with active VCs — and makes a strong case for why getting your ticket early is essential. He also shares the impressive VC lineups already confirmed for Los Angeles and New York, and gives practical tips for how to show up prepared and make the most of your time.\n\nWhether you're actively fundraising or just starting to build relationships with investors, this episode will help you decide if the Roadshow is right for you — and how to get the most out of it.\n\nListen in as Daniel covers:\n\n\nWhat the Founders & Funders Roadshow is and how it differs from the flagship December event\nHow the one-pager and 1:1 meeting matching process works — and why you can't wait until the last minute\nThe VC lineups confirmed for Los Angeles (April 27) and New York City (May 12)\nWhat to expect at the event: 1:1 meetings, panels, and open networking\nHow to approach early VC conversations even if you're not actively raising\nTips for making the most of your 10-minute meeting\nUpcoming cities: Austin (June 9) and San Francisco (August 17)\n\n\nEpisode Links:\n\n\n🎟 Founders & Funders Roadshow — Los Angeles, April 27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-funders-roadshow-los-angeles-tickets-1982555454734?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n\n🎟 Founders & Funders Roadshow — New York City, May 12: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-funders-roadshow-nyc-tickets-1983269882607\n\n\n🎟 Founders & Funders Roadshow — Austin, June 9:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}