Founders showed up with questions — and Fidelity came through with answers. From fundraising fundamentals to navigating today’s venture minefield, Fidelity brought the heat to TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston, with two founder-focused sessions that packed the Foundation Stage.
First up, Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast gave attendees a rare peek behind the investor curtain. Lynne Zagami, VP of Customer Success at Fidelity Private Shares, led the discussion about why your cap table can make or break your raise. The advice? Get your house in order — your future investors (and legal bills) will thank you.
Speakers
John Andrews, CEO, Cimulate, Inc.
Darrell West, Co-Founder & CFO, DepositLink Inc.
Lynne Zagami, VP, Customer Success, Fidelity Private Shares
Then came the wake-up call: It’s Not 2021 Anymore: Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape. This panel, moderated by Kristen Craft, VP of Partnerships at Fidelity Private Shares, laid out exactly how the fundraising game has changed. From AI-driven investing to shifting regional dynamics, this session was a masterclass in how to raise smart — and scale smarter — in today’s market.
Speakers
Daniel Acheampong, General Partner, Visible Hands VC
Kristen Craft, VP, Partnerships, Fidelity Private Shares
Samara Gordon, General Partner, Hyperplane
John Harthorne, Founder & Managing Director, Two Lanterns Venture Capital
Thanks again to Fidelity for being our Title Sponsor at All Stage, and for showing up for founders with real, tactical insights.
