Getting pre-seed funding without a product: conviction and storytelling

A session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will teach founders how to secure pre-seed funding without a working product by leveraging conviction and storytelling. The session highlights that investors often fund compelling narratives and strong founder vision over existing prototypes. This approach matters as it challenges conventional startup funding norms and offers a path for early-stage entrepreneurs to raise capital.

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