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The Founder-Friendly Investors list celebrates the investors who believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive

The founder journey is often isolating, filled with high stakes and constant decision-making. Founders often feel immense pressure to always be in “go-mode,” expected to have everything figured out, even when the reality is far more uncertain. It’s rare to create a space where people can be vulnerable, share their challenges, and truly feel seen by others who get it. That’s exactly what we set out to do at Forum Fireside Camp 2024.

Early-stage marketing is much like early-stage sales—it's about understanding your market, your customers, and how your product fits into their lives.

Founder-First Award, recognizing investors who go beyond just writing checks—they become true partners to founders, offering unwavering support, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

Learn how investors evaluate early-stage opportunities. How to present your market opportunity, team, and product in a way that resonates with investors and increases your chances of securing funding

Guidance and tips to early-stage B2B SaaS founders on their sales deck effectiveness, and tips for getting your first design partners and paying customers.

Without many validation points, most pre-seed investors are betting on the people behind the idea. They are betting that you and your co-founders will figure things out and forge a path ahead.

Today, we turn our focus to traditional sectors like legal, energy, and engineering, where economic factors are creating massive opportunities in industries that are yet to be transformed.

List of the top NYC Founder-First Investors

Your first marketer has the power to set your company up for success. But what type of marketer should you hire, and when? See tips from our Marketing Lead, Alexis.

Startup sales is really different from corporate sales. Here are tips and learnings from sales experts on how to hire a great first SDR.

Your first Customer Success hire will work with your customers when feedback is the most crucial. Here's a framework to help you hire the right candidate.

Winning the VC Fundraising Game

Bloom AI: The Next Essential Layer to the eCommerce Tech Stack

Why innovation teams should think twice before taking on implementation projects

Why innovation teams should think twice before taking on implementation projects.

In Canada, check sizes are smaller, angels are more risk averse, and deal processes often have stricker tems. Here's how to successfully fundraise in the Canadian market:

From improving patient outcomes to streamlining workflows, B2B SaaS solutions in health tech have the potential to revolutionize the industry. See why Forum's Venture Studio is eager to be a part of this change.

The line between planning and implementing is critical. According to top CIOs, these 3 questions are key to timing corporate innovation projects just right.

Shabodi's Innovation in 5G

If you're a first-time founder looking for investment, understanding what investors are looking for is crucial. Discover the key factors and red flags here.

What does an Accelerator do and how does it help my business?

Welcome Bocar Dia, Forum’s Newest Managing Director

The Two Kinds of Innovation Corporations Must Leverage

Transform Your Vision into Reality with Forum’s Venture Studio

Once you’ve prepped an investor list, it’s time to start fundraising. Here are 2 effective strategies we've found work and how to choose the right one for you.

Corporate innovation is a relatively uncharted field. Checkout these tips on how to get executive buy-in and budget behind your innovation initiatives.

The future of work has accelerated by decades. Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom and Rowan Trollope, CEO of Five9 share their perspectives on what this future holds.

AudiencePlus embarks on a new journey with Forum Ventures as they secure their seed round, focusing on product development and community growth to revolutionize the MarTech industry.

A thought-provoking conversation with today’s leaders exploring what work will look like tomorrow.

Starting a tech company? Follow these 10 commandments to set yourself up for success. Our guide for early-stage tech founders has everything you need!

Discover how Vergo is transforming fintech for the construction industry. Join us as CEO Rich Kane shares insights on Vergo's origins, challenges, and future. Watch the full interview now.

SaaS Founding Stories: Interview with CEO of BookStayGo

SaaS founding stories: Interview with the CEO of TalentIQ

SaaS Founding Stories: Interview with ExecVision

SaaS Advice - Q&A with CEO of Allbound

SaaS Advice - Q&A with CEO of BridgeCrest Medical

Q&A with Will Dinkel, Co-Founder and CEO at Nova

Raising Your Seed Round: How to Secure Your First Investor Meeting

NYC Cohort 1 Demo Day | B2B SaaS Founders

A comprehensive overview of both dilutive and non-dilutive funding strategies for B2B SaaS companies

Discover the top VC Funds for early-stage founders

Erode AI Emerges with a Vision for Climate Resilience

Reflecting on investing in 100 B2B SaaS companies

The top 5 remote work takeaways from the leaders building that future: Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom and Rowan Trollope, CEO of Five9.

Innovation Leaders Need to Think Like Wilderness Guides. Here’s Why

Step by step instructions to prepare for an Investor Partner meeting

Learn how to validate your B2B SaaS product for Product-Market fit

Seed round meetings really impact your startup’s long-term success. Here’s what to prepare beforehand, how to approach each meeting, and tips on landing investments.

The first investor meeting is really nerve-racking. Here’s what to prepare beforehand, how to give a great first impression, and tips on retaining their interest.

Struggling to lead your engineering team? Forum Ventures shares practical advice for founders on managing engineering teams, addressing people problems, process issues, and culture challenges.

How to Innovate Today While Planning for Tomorrow: What Every Enterprise CIO Must Know

How to innovate in a new remote working world

Answers to your vulnerable questions on fundraising and landing an investment

How To Measure Sales Team Success, Test New Pricing, and Build Culture From Day 1

How To Fail Fast (And Properly) In Corporate Innovation

Learn how to measure corporate innovation with expert tips from Amy Radin. Discover critical measurements, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for tracking innovation success in your organization.

Answering your vulnerable founder questions including: How to Decide to Fire an Early Employee

Enterprise companies get flooded with cold outreach. Here's a guide for startups on how to write cold emails that get responses, meetings, and deals.

Internal innovation offers unique channels for enterprise growth. Here’s how Nestle saved millions by discovering opportunities within its own doors.

How Corporations Can Work With Startups to Accelerate Business

Explore how innovation leaders in manufacturing, insurance, and transportation tackle industry-specific challenges. Learn strategies from experts at Land O'Lakes, MunichRe, and Avis Budget Group.

Give Your Startup Some Credit

Getting Through Without Layoffs: A Guide for Startups

We’ve all been there – you're doing everything you think you should be doing, but leads just aren't pouring in like you'd hoped. Don't worry, you're not alone, and this isn't the end of the road. We're here to help you navigate this bumpy sales stretch and explore some fresh ideas together.

Forum alum Chris Herd shares his journey from solving a personal pain point to raising a round led by Silicon Valley’s biggest venture fund.

Founder Led Customer Discovery for B2B SaaS companies

What makes a fundraising presentation successful? Use this framework to successfully answer investor questions and communicate your startup value.

Celebrating a decade of support for B2B SaaS Founders

Join Forum Ventures as we honor and celebrate the achievements of our Black founders. Discover inspiring stories of innovation, resilience, and success from leaders like Chinwe Onyeagoro, Yang Forjindam, Ariel Lopez, and many more.

All things founders need to know about gaining traction for their early-stage venture

Forget the TAM: Focus on Customer Segments

Finding and Honing Opportunities Amidst Uncertainty: Four Insights from Today’s Tech Leaders

Wondering how to create a successful investor pre-seed pitch deck that gets you funded? Look no further than this FAQ guide, filled with expert tips and advice.

Founder of Pavilion (fka CoProcure) describes her founder experience from launching a digital procurement during COVID to raising Series A

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Forum Ventures: How We Source and Who We Fund

Welcoming New Partners and Celebrating Our Team

Discover Forum Ventures' commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Learn about our actionable plans to hire, develop, and retain diverse talent, create equity in investing, and build an inclusive tech community.

Direct sales helps you build trust with prospects and learn more about their needs. Here's how to develop a successful sales strategy for your startup.

What does it mean when VCs say “You’re too early?”

Are you a new B2B business looking to boost your online presence? Discover the best digital marketing practices tailored for early-stage B2B companies in this comprehensive guide.

Customer Success in a Crisis: When Retention is Everything

We surveyed 150 active Venture Capitalists in North America, analyzing over 300+ B2B SaaS pre-seed and seed deals closed between January and October 2024 to understand the early-stage funding environment

Exploring enterprise AI agent adoption: Trust, integration strategies, and key priorities from a survey of 100 senior IT leaders.

What Healthtech Startups Need To Know To Win - Insights from innovation and technology executives at four of the largest and most innovative health systems in the US

Navigating the AI Wave Through the Lens of Verticalization

Discover the exciting future of supply chain and logistics with Forum's Venture Studio. We are building next-gen commerce and logistics solutions to revolutionize the industry.

Stay ahead of the curve in FinTech with insights from Forum's Venture Studio. Discover the latest innovations in B2B SaaS and get inspired to build something great.