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Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed \u2014 this is no time to procrastinate. We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023<\/a> in Boston on April 20.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait\u2026the early bird gets the\u2026SAVINGS:<\/b> Buy a $249 founder pass<\/a> and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 \u2014 that\u2019s no joke.<\/p>\n TC Early Stage<\/a> is our only event where you get hands-on training with experts to help your business succeed. No need to reinvent the startup wheel \u2014 you\u2019ll have access to leading experts across a range of specialties<\/a>.<\/p>\n During this one-day startup bootcamp, you\u2019ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. We\u2019re talking more than 40 highly engaging presentations, workshops and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking.<\/p>\n Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap. You\u2019ll find plenty more listed in the event agenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to Tell Your TAM:<\/b> <\/span>Dayna Grayson from Construct Capital invests in the rebuilding of the most foundational and broken industries of our economy. Industries such as manufacturing and logistics, among others, that formed in an analog world have been neglected by advanced technology. Dayna will talk about how, beyond the idea, founders can pitch investors on their TAM, including how they will wedge into the market and how they will eventually disrupt it.<\/p>\n How to Think About Accelerators and Incubators:<\/span> <\/b><\/span>Founders often hear they should get involved with an incubator or accelerator, but when is the \u201cright\u201d time for early-stage founders to apply to these types of startup support ecosystems, and how can they best engage if accepted? In this talk, Harvard Innovation Labs executive director Matt Segneri will cover everything from the types of incubators and accelerators available to early-stage founders, to what startups should consider before applying, and tips for getting the most out of these ecosystems.<\/p>\n How to Raise Outside of SV in a Down Market:<\/b> <\/span>Silicon Valley\u2019s funding market tends to be more immune to macroeconomic conditions than elsewhere in the world. So how do you raise outside the Valley bubble? General Catalyst\u2019s Mark Crane has ample experience on both the founder and VC side from all over Europe, as well as a firm understanding of the funding landscape in the northeastern U.S., so he\u2019ll give practical advice on how to stay alive and thrive.<\/p>\n At TechCrunch Early Stage<\/a> you\u2019ll walk away with a deeper working understanding of topics and skills that are essential to startup success. Founders save $200 with an early-bird founder ticket<\/a> \u2014 college students pay just $99!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n