Events
[FOM] Financial Modeling + Fundraising Readiness
In this session, Stephany Kirkpatrick will help you build the financial systems and fundraising story that give investors confidence and give you clarity.
Date
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
URL
Register NowMUST RSVP HERE TO ATTEND
Behind every founder who raises successfully is a financial model that actually holds up under investor scrutiny. In this session, Stephany Kirkpatrick will help you build the financial systems and fundraising story that give investors confidence and give you clarity.
Drawing from her experience building Orum's financial infrastructure from the ground up, raising $82.2M in a heavily regulated space, and leading the company through its acquisition by Stripe, Stephany will guide you through how to:
- Build a financial forecast investors actually trust
- Identify the metrics that matter most at seed and Series A
- Manage limited cash while showing a credible path to growth
- Know exactly what belongs in your data room before you start raising
After this session, you'll leave with a Fundraising Readiness Checklist and a founder-friendly financial model template you can adapt to your business.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Stephany Kirkpatrick is a CFP and former founder who built Orum's financial infrastructure from the ground up, raising $82.2M in a heavily regulated fintech category before leading the company through its acquisition by Stripe. She brings a rare combination of perspectives to fundraising and financial strategy: the operator seat, the founder seat, and the finance seat all at once.
Aug
4
Starting Over, Building Again: Navigating a New City as a Founder
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
Moving to a new state or country while running a business can be both exciting and overwhelming. Join us for an open conversation designed for founders who have recently relocated — or are preparing to make a move!
Sep
24
Trademarks 101: Protecting Your Brand
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for an open conversation on what trademarks are, why they matter, and how they can help founders protect their businesses!
Oct
8
Launching Your Product Using Crowdfunding
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for an open conversation on how founders can use crowdfunding to raise money for their first product without giving up equity in their business!
