2025 reshaped how founders build and how investors deploy, and the lessons are still unfolding.

BadgerVC and Badger Future Founders (BFF) are teaming up to bring you two people with front-row seats:
Grant Watkins — from Gener8tor, working directly with early-stage founders navigating launches, traction, and the real grind of building
Mason Cook — founder of Mastercraft Ventures, who completed fundraising in early 2025 and is actively shaping what smart early-stage investing looks like right now

During the event, we’ll discuss:
• What separated startups that gained traction from those that stalled.
• What investors are looking for at pre-seed and seed today.
• How AI is changing the cost and speed of building.
• What the fundraising environment looks like as we enter 2026.

RSVP here! https://lnkd.in/ggXruqMW