April Founder Breakfast
Topic: Extending Runway & Managing Burn in an Uncertain Market
Join us for an intimate breakfast discussion focused on one of the most pressing challenges for early-stage founders in 2025: making your limited capital last while still hitting critical milestones. This breakfast will bring together founders who have successfully navigated financial constraints while maintaining momentum.
Our conversation will center on practical strategies for extending your startup's financial runway during the challenging transition. In a collaborative, highly interactive setting, this breakfast offers tactical decisions and strategic approaches that help founders do more with less.
Guest Speaker:
Benard Yoo: Partner at Precursor, Exited CEO / Founder of $100M revenue company
Who Should Attend?
This selective breakfast is curated for early-stage founders. Particularly valuable for companies between funding rounds or those looking to extend runway.
Key Topics:
Cash flow optimization strategies for early-stage startups
Alternative funding options beyond traditional venture capital
Smart cost-cutting approaches that protect core business functions
Building a "default alive" business model to weather funding uncertainty
Why Attend?
Learn directly from those who have faced and overcome financial challenges while keeping their startups on track.
Participate in deep dives into practical strategies that can immediately impact your startup’s financial health.
Connect with like-minded founders and mentors who understand the challenges of building a sustainable business.
Walk away with clear, proven strategies to extend your runway and manage burn effectively, helping you make data-driven decisions in uncertain times.
Important Reminders:
Format: A highly interactive morning of structured conversation over breakfast with guest speakers, peer discussions, and a practical Q&A session.
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Photography Notice: By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes.
About the Hosts & Sponsors:
Brderless a no-equity platform supporting early-stage founders who are building in the post-Web2 world. We bridge the gap between bootstrapping and venture scaling, by providing essential skills, strategic insights, and access to experienced mentors through curated and tactical initiatives. Our goal is to become the go-to knowledge hub for founders to build and scale more efficiently.
Paul Hastings is a leading global law firm with dedicated teams focused on helping startups, high-growth companies, and venture capitalists navigate complex legal challenges. Our specialized groups provide expert, practical legal advice in areas such as venture financing, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance, where we are ranked Band 1 nationally for our Fintech and Payments work. We ensure founders receive actionable guidance and comprehensive support at every stage of their growth journey.