From Interest to Investment — Evaluating Founders and Deals

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Join experienced investors—both professional and angel—as they break down how to evaluate startup opportunities. Learn what to look for in a pitch and how to identify red flags and green lights across team, market, traction, financials, and more. You’ll leave with some of the smartest questions every investor should have in their back pocket.

The conversation will be moderated by Katherine Hill Ritchie, Founder and CEO of Private Capital Investments, and will feature insights from Barb White, Founder of Avoka Group; Andrea DiMarco, Venture Partner at Blu Venture Investors; and Shalanda Armstrong, Managing Partner at 100KM Ventures.

We’ll also cover key concepts like cap tables, term sheets, and valuations—in plain English.

As the second session in Citrine’s Female Funder Series, following Demystifying Angel Investing, this event is designed to help you take the next step—from curiosity to confident action.

This event is part of Citrine’s new Female Funder series, powered by Citrine Impact, designed to equip women with the knowledge, confidence, and community to become active early-stage investors.

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Most commonly, Citrine members qualify based on one or more of the financial criteria, listed below. You can view the the full list of qualifications on the SEC website here.

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NOTE: There is no additional form to “become” an accredited investor. You also don’t need to meet all of criteria on the SEC website – any of the items count.