TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
No product? No problem. This Disrupt 2026 session shows how to get pre-seed funding with conviction, storytelling
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TechCrunch is hosting a panel at their 2026 Disrupt event focused on helping pre-seed founders secure funding without a minimum viable product. The session features experts who will discuss storytelling and conviction as alternatives to traditional product-based fundraising.
It’s not just you: AI startups are taking in a huge amount of seed funding, and in the process making things harder for anyone looking for funding even at a pre-seed stage. We’ve covered the trend in detail , and at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt event , we want to help pre-seed founders now being held to seed-stage expectations.
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