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“Going through the Fundraising Camp with Victoria and Jeanne was a much needed boost in my entrepreneurial journey. I really liked how the topics flow was organized covering, on the one hand, all the needed knowledge on the financial side and business plan building and, on the other hand, a variety of nuanced aspects related to how to approach the fundraising process itself. Deep financial knowledge and expertise of Victoria coupled with Jeanne’s practical experience as an investor was a perfect blend which allowed us to address all our questions and get prepared for the fundraising journey. Within two weeks of the bootcamp ending, we secured our first angel investment. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn so much in such a short period of time!”

“ I highly recommend Victoria’s sessions which bring in a variety of experts and create a safe space for a small cohort of startup founders who can share their struggles and receive and provide support. My Birthvue cofounder Roshane Sasson has joined me for the Finance bootcamp, co-led by Victoria Yampolsky and Jeanne Mariani Sullivan. Victoria’s expertise has been invaluable in developing a detailed financial model and refining our pitch and Jeanne’s advice is ensuring we are investor-ready and strategic in our fundraising approach. ”

“I learned more about building real, investor-ready financials in this six-week bootcamp than I did in my entire 2-year MBA program. It gave me the confidence to walk into investor meetings, defend my model, and answer every question with clarity.”

“Coming in with no formal background in financial modeling or accounting and as a first-time founder, I needed exactly this program. Victoria’s financial training covered startup accounting, investor-ready financials, key metrics, and break-even across common business models, presenting and analyzing financials, and term sheets and valuation, which finally made the numbers click. I built a working bottoms-up forecast, clarified our unit economics, and can now speak to the model with more confidence. Jeanne’s investing expertise clarified what investors actually care about, from pitch deck structure to effective cold outreach. Demo Day prep and the Demo Day pressure-tested the narrative and produced actionable feedback. The broader network, from go-to-market to legal, was generous and will remain a source of support. I’m leaving with a credible model, a sharper deck, a focused target list, and a clear plan I’m already executing!”

“It was amazing being a part of the Startup Station Fundraising Bootcamp. Working with financial modeling guru Victoria helped level up our confidence and industry knowledge on Birthvue’s financial model and engage with investors. She found time to ensure our model works, and most importantly, makes sense! Every session gave us new insights and connections while elevating the work we are doing, leading to us winning their pitch competition. Working with Victoria on financials and Jeanne on fundraising strategy helped Birthvue take a step forward in the right direction. I highly recommend it to any founder going through or preparing to fundraise – it was a game changer for us.”

“The bootcamp was a great opportunity to refresh core financial concepts and start grounding my vision in the real startup world. It gave me the clarity and tools to begin thinking more strategically about fundraising. What truly stood out was the team’s energy, their enthusiasm and passion for this ecosystem and their continued motivation. The program helped me prepare for the Change Now pitch competition and provided clarity on the next steps in my startup’s journey. It is a great resource for any founder preparing to fundraise or fundraising!”

“The Fundraising Bootcamp by the Startup Station will prove essential to any early stage start-up! I highly recommend it. Victoria and Jeane guide you through critical topics as well as support you with the tools you need to elevate your fundraising approach and financial models.”