Funding Labs: Pitch Session

Monday, August 34:00 PM – 6:00 PMVenture Dock, 555 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA About the Event We're kicking off Funding Labs with a Pitch Session this Monday, a private, small-group setting where members get to sit down with real investors and go deep on their pitch. This is a dedicated time, one company at a time, to walk through your deck and your story with Murali Chirala, General Partner at FalconX Ventures, and members of the Venture Dock investment team - and get as much direct feedback as they can give you. Investor Murali ChiralaGeneral Partner & Co-Founder, FalconX VentureInvestor • Advisor • Product & Fintech Leader Murali invests in early-stage companies and works closely with founders as they navigate growth and fundraising. He'll be joined by members of the investment team to bring a range of perspectives and practical feedback throughout the session. He was the founding architect of India's Aadhaar financial inclusion and payments platform, one of the largest fintech systems ever deployed, and now works closely with startups disrupting payments, fraud, compliance, security, and enterprise infrastructure. At Venture Dock, Murali helps founders identify what truly builds investor conviction, separating real signal from noise. He'll bring that same lens to Monday's session, pushing on what actually matters to investors versus what just sounds good in a deck. What You're Getting A list of exactly what to fix in your pitchKnow what's weak in your story, your numbers, or your askSpecific, tactical fixes you can apply immediatelyA real read on how investors view your business and strategyClose the gaps before you actually raiseA sharper narrative for your raising strategy Who Should Attend Founders actively building a startupCompanies preparing to raise capitalEarly-stage founders refining their investor pitchBuilders looking for experienced fundraising feedback About Funding Labs Funding Labs is Venture Dock's fundraising program for members - built to get you capital - ready before you're actually raising. It runs monthly and shows up in different formats: pitch practice, investor roundtables, AMAs, and fireside chats with people who've actually written checks. This Monday is our first session, and it's Pitch Practice - private time with investors to stress-test your pitch. Future months might mean sitting in on an AMA with a VC, or a roundtable working through your cap table with other founders in the room. The through-line: practice your story, your numbers, and your ask in front of investors before you're in a real fundraise, so by the time you are, none of it feels new. Ticket Options Venture Dock Member — FreeIncludes a private pitch slot with Murali Chirala and the Viridian Ventures team. Single Session Pass — $199Access to this pitch session only. Great way to try Funding Labs before joining. Best Value: 2-Month Membership — $346 (40% off)Includes this session, plus 2 months of full Venture Dock membership: 1:1 expert sessionsFunding Labs fundraising program with investorsMasterclasses across different expert fieldsVC roundtablesSocial events with investors and the community24/7 Access to all Venture Dock locations, meeting rooms, and podcast studioCommunity of 200+ founders Membership requires a 6-month minimum commitment. This ticket covers your first 2 months at 40% off; standard membership rate applies for months 3–6. Not a member yet? 👉 Apply to join Venture Dock:venturedock.fillout.com/t/gHcUcf7Tz8us Venture Dock exists to create more opportunities like this: honest feedback, direct investor access, and a founder community committed to helping each other build exceptional companies.