Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI

Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI A fireside with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory Capital is flooding into AI. So where does that leave founders building real products people can hold, use and love? Investors haven't stopped backing consumer brands. They've raised the bar. Today's fundable product founders run leaner, grow smarter and build brands with loyalty that no algorithm can replicate. Join us for an honest conversation with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory, one of the leading investors in challenger consumer brands. She'll share what it really takes to raise right now, and what separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall. We'll cover: 💰 What investors look for in product businesses in an AI-first market ⚙️ How to use AI to run lean and stretch every pound of capital ❤️ Why brand, community and customer love are your real moat 📈 The metrics and story that get you from pitch to term sheet Who it's for: Product-based founders preparing to raise, or raising now, who want a clear view of what matters in today's market. Food & drinks Included: 3-course meal included and it’s FUN! Expect straight answers, practical takeaways and a room full of founders building the same way you are. 🚀