On Tuesday, June 3, Nelson Mullins NYC hosted an energized gathering of founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts eager to dissect modern fundraising strategies through the lens of AI. Set against panoramic city views, with the liquid death flowing, the evening captured quintessential NYC energy.
This episode of Ambition Today is supported by: Finta, the Cursor for Capital
Featured Speakers
Kathryn Thiele – Founder & CEO, Buildstock
Kathryn brings 15 years of expertise building skyscrapers and is revolutionizing the $1 trillion construction supply chain through Buildstock—a B2B marketplace enhanced by fintech and AI-driven procurement processes.
Chuck Storman – Managing Partner, StartFast Ventures
An eight-time founder whose exits span natural-language processors, neural-network hardware, and telecom analytics platforms later acquired by Cypress Semiconductor, Osmose, and Oracle. A former chip-level AI researcher mentored by J. Alan Robinson, he now backs deep-tech founders investing $500K–$2M checks into promising B2B SaaS while exploring the frontier of autonomous agents, super alignment, and consciousness.
Kevin Siskar – CEO, Finta
Kevin leads Finta, the Cursor for Capital, that's automating over $500M in investor interactions. He is driving innovation through Finta's Aurora AI, designed to triple fundraising speed for founders.
10 Essential Takeaways
1. Relationships Fuel the Flow
Warm introductions account for 92% of fundraising success. Utilize your inbox and networks to find second-degree connections and send personalized, genuine outreach. The best results come from authentic relationship-building rather than impersonal mass emails.
2. AI as a Teammate, Not a Tool
AI agents have evolved from basic automation tools to essential team members. They now manage investor prospecting, personalize email outreach, and maintain data room integrity. This frees founders to focus on critical storytelling and strategic relationships.
3. Master the Triple-Triple-Double-Double
Seed-stage founders must clearly articulate a path to 10x revenue growth within two years. Investors prioritize startups that can significan
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