Before the Pitch: Preparing to Meet Angel & Early-Stage Investors

Ballard Spahr's Life Sciences Industry Team Leader Ryan J. Udell will speak at this breakfast panel during Philly Tech Week 2026. Ryan will be joined by fellow panelists Ellen Weber from Robin Hood Ventures, Karina Sotnik from WorldUpstart Impacts, and Kathleen Brunner from Acumen Analytics and Broad Street Angels. John Pennett, Partner-in-Charge of the National Technology and Life Sciences Group at EisnerAmper, will moderate the discussion.

The event description:

Whether you're building your first deck or gearing up for your first investor meeting, knowing what angels and early-stage investors actually look for can make all the difference.

Join us for an intimate breakfast panel during Philly Tech Week 2026, where Acumen Analytics, Ballard Spahr, EisnerAmper, Robin Hood Ventures, and WorldUpstart Impacts bring together a panel of investors, founders, and advisors to pull back the curtain on the funding process. We'll cover what investors evaluate before writing a check, what founders consistently get wrong, and how to put yourself in the best possible position before stepping into that room.

This event is designed for early-stage tech founders and entrepreneurs who are preparing to raise their first round of outside capital.

Light breakfast will be provided. Space is limited.