GBx is pleased to welcome **[Illai Gescheit](https://www.linkedin.com/in/illaigescheit/?originalSubdomain=uk)** – Entrepreneurship Lecturer, Senior Advisor, 4x Founder, and Venture Capitalist – for a session in our _Founder Hacks_ series.

A tactical deep-dive into how founders can use AI to transform their fundraising strategy and build a high-quality investor pipeline with speed and precision.

Drawing on his experience founding four startups and working closely with VCs and global institutions, Illai will share practical frameworks and real-world use cases demonstrating how AI is reshaping the way startups raise capital. In this focused webinar, he will explore how AI can act as your fundraising advisor — helping you move faster, target smarter, and close capital more effectively.

**This session will cover:**

* Building a targeted pipeline of 100+ relevant VCs and angel investors using AI
* Using AI agents to research investors and personalise outreach at scale
* Preparing for an investment pitch with AI-powered analysis and feedback
* Creating a VC AI voice agent to run realistic pitch simulations

**Format:**
30 minutes of focused presentation followed by 30 minutes of interactive Q&A. Designed as an engaging, interactive space with plenty of time for discussion and real founder questions.