Lunch and Learn: How to Build a Startup Investors Want to Back

Name: Lunch and Learn: How to Build a Startup Investors Want to Back
Start: 2026-10-21
End: 2026-10-21
Location: Technology Advancement Building, 4467 Technology Dr, College Park, MD 20742

Organized by Mtech Ventures

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Commercialization strategist Andrew Rose leads a lunchtime discussion on how university startups can prepare to raise money, covering fundraising readiness, investor milestones and how grants, customers and equity fit together. It is aimed at founders pursuing SBIR/STTR, angel, venture or strategic funding. Catered lunch is provided, starting at 12:00 PM.

What to expect

Mtech Ventures is hosting a lunch and learn on how university startups can plan milestones, commercial traction and capital strategy before they fundraise. The session combines a catered lunch, a practical discussion and networking, and is designed to help founders understand what investors look for before they start pitching.

Topics

How to tell whether your company is ready to raise
Which milestones investors weigh most
How grants, partnerships, customers and equity work together
Common mistakes made by university spinouts
Steps founders can take right away

Speaker

Andrew Rose is a commercialization strategist who has helped university spinouts and deep tech companies secure non dilutive funding, form strategic partnerships and prepare for investment. Clients named on the listing include SWFT Labs, DABV, Mare Ventus and Get Saucy.

Who should attend

Founders of university and deep tech startups preparing for SBIR or STTR grants, angel investment, venture capital or strategic partnerships. The event is hosted by Rob Cohen and Scott Christensen for Mtech Ventures at the University of Maryland.

Venue and access

Technology Advancement Building, Room 1100, 4467 Technology Dr, College Park, MD 20742.

How to register

Registration is required. Sign up with the Register button on the Luma event page, which also shows the current start time.

Frequently asked questions

Is lunch provided?

Yes. The listing describes a catered lunch along with the discussion and networking.

Who is the speaker?

Andrew Rose, a commercialization strategist who works with university spinouts and deep tech companies on non dilutive funding, partnerships and investment readiness.

Where is it held?

Technology Advancement Building, Room 1100, 4467 Technology Dr, College Park, MD 20742.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Registration is required through the Luma event page.

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