Elevating capital in 2026 is extra aggressive than ever, however there are additionally extra methods for entrepreneurs to fund their companies — in the event that they perceive how one can validate demand, show traction, and select the precise funding technique.
On September fifteenth at 2:00 PM ET, be part of Andrew Albert, Packages Director at The Thought Village, for a free reside digital occasion on how to raise capital and fund your business in today’s market.
Andrew is a seasoned chief in entrepreneurship and funding technique, with deep expertise serving to founders refine their enterprise fashions, perceive investor expectations, and safe the correct of funding on the proper time.
You’ll study:
- Methods to validate demand earlier than elevating capital
- Which early-state enterprise metrics actually matter most to traders
- Artistic funding choices past conventional enterprise capital
- Methods to use versatile, scenario-based enterprise modeling to assist sustainable, long-term progress
- Sensible steps founders can take within the subsequent 6–12 months to turn into considerably extra fundable
This digital occasion is designed for entrepreneurs who need clear steerage on how one can elevate capital, perceive which funding choices make sense for his or her enterprise, and how one can construct a compelling fundraising technique in 2026 and past.
Reserve your spot now to discover ways to fund what you are promoting with confidence.
Concerning the Speaker:
Andrew Albert is a seasoned chief in entrepreneurship and funding technique, serving as Packages Director at The Thought Village, the place he leads applications to speed up the expansion of know-how ventures and entrepreneurial leaders. With a confirmed monitor document in strategic planning, Andrew has a singular expertise for fostering startup progress and enhancing neighborhood engagement. As the previous Vice President of Enterprise Progress for Enterprise for America (VFA), he guided a portfolio of rising companies, mentoring founders and constructing partnerships that strengthened the nationwide startup ecosystem. His efforts cultivated a thriving community, producing lasting connections between founders and the neighborhood. As an government analyst at Lucid, a market analysis platform offering entry to first-party knowledge, Andrew as soon as took half in IDEApitch, serving to to guide Lucid to a profitable exit and solidifying the group’s standing as New Orleans’ first unicorn.
Elevating capital in 2026 is extra aggressive than ever, however there are additionally extra methods for entrepreneurs to fund their companies — in the event that they perceive how one can validate demand, show traction, and select the precise funding technique.
On September fifteenth at 2:00 PM ET, be part of Andrew Albert, Packages Director at The Thought Village, for a free reside digital occasion on how to raise capital and fund your business in today’s market.
Andrew is a seasoned chief in entrepreneurship and funding technique, with deep expertise serving to founders refine their enterprise fashions, perceive investor expectations, and safe the correct of funding on the proper time.

