Mentor Office Hour with a Cross-Border Venture Scout: Global GTM, Traction

About this event

Building a great startup is only the beginning. To scale globally, founders need the right positioning, go-to-market strategy, customer and partner traction, and a clear path to investment. Join this interactive Mentor Office Hour with Yu Li Shein, a cross-border venture scout, founder, and ecosystem builder supporting startups across APAC and global markets. Yu Li will share practical insights on global GTM, traction, cross-border expansion, and fundraising, drawing from her experience working with hundreds of founders and connecting startups with investors, partners, and opportunities across Japan, APAC, and globally. ❯ Agenda • Welcome & Introduction • Global GTM, Traction & Fundraising Insights • Selected Startup Pitches • Live Mentor Feedback • Audience Q&A • Closing Remarks ❯ Featured Mentor Yu Li Shein is a cross-border venture scout, founder, operator, and ecosystem builder supporting startups across APAC and global markets. She is Co-Founder & COO of Openfor.co, Director of Founder Institute Japan, Korea & Taiwan, Venture Partner at Co-Capital, Venture Scout at Decile Group, and Visiting Professor of Global Business Negotiation at iU. With a background spanning software engineering, international business development, entrepreneurship, global expansion, and venture capital, Yu Li focuses on helping founders increase visibility, develop cross-border GTM strategies, gain customer and partner traction, and become ready for global investment. She has mentored 300+ founders and supported the development of a portfolio of 70+ startups. She also helps promising startups explore relevant opportunities across Decile Group's global network of 1,000+ VC funds. ❯ What You Can Expect • Practical insights on global GTM and cross-border expansion • Strategies for building customer and partner traction • Guidance on positioning your startup for global opportunities • An investor-side perspective on fundraising readiness • Live startup pitches and direct mentor feedback • Real discussions around stage, traction, fundraising, and investor fit • Audience Q&A on your own expansion and fundraising challenges ❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/404085/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!