Workshops & Talks
Join one of our upcoming workshops to see how the FRIC method reduces the worry tax and boosts your confidence in your decisions, so you can take committed action.
FRIC Method Events
Fricin’ Decide – Should I look for investors?
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About this event
You keep hearing that you should raise capital. Build a pitch deck, talk to investors, get that check. It sounds easy, and it’s what everyone else is doing. So why are you hesitating? Maybe you’re daunted by the low probability of success (less than 1%). Or the time commitment (months). Or not knowing where to start (a real concern, especially if you’ve never done it before). Maybe it’s because you recognize that this is a big decision. And you’re subconsciously asking yourself a much harder (and more valuable) question: Is this where should I bet the company’s most valuable resources – not just the money, but everyone’s time, energy and focus? Deep down, you aren’t sure that raising capital is the right bet for you right now. This workshop is designed to help you get clear about the funding question, so you can commit to raise – or not – with confidence.
Partner Events
Venture RAISE Explore – September 2026
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About this event
An introduction to the Venture RAISE program, open to any Arizona founder weighing outside capital. Ninety minutes covering how to assess funding readiness, how investors evaluate companies at the earliest stages, and which capital path fits your business: equity, non-dilutive, or neither. Virtual. Free to attend. Developed and delivered for the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Venture RAISE Explore – October 2026
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About this event
An introduction to the Venture RAISE program, open to any Arizona founder looking for funding. Ninety minutes covering how to assess funding readiness, how banks and investors evaluate companies at the earliest stages, and which capital path fits your business: bootstrapping, borrowing or betting. This virtual event is free to attend thanks the Arizona Commerce Authority.
RAISE Map – Fall 2026 Cohort
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About this event
An invitation-only cohort for Arizona founders building a fundraising plan, run across eight one-hour sessions over four weeks. Each session is twenty minutes of instruction followed by forty minutes of working time and Q&A on your own materials. Sessions meet Tuesdays at 12:30 and Thursdays at 4:30, with a scheduled break week from 22 to 25 September. The alternating times mean a standing conflict on one day does not cost you the cohort. Virtual. Free to participants. Developed and delivered for the Arizona Commerce Authority.
RAISE Go – Fall 2026 Cohort
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About this event
An invitation-only cohort for founders taking a fundraising plan to market, following RAISE Map. Eight one-hour sessions over four weeks, running concurrently with RAISE Map at complementary times. Each session is twenty minutes of instruction followed by forty minutes of working time and Q&A. Sessions meet Tuesdays at 4:30 and Thursdays at 12:30, with a scheduled break week from 22 to 25 September. Virtual. Free to participants. Developed and delivered for the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Venture RAISE Alumni Group
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About this event
An ongoing monthly session for founders who have completed the Venture RAISE program. Alumni reconvene to share progress, work through active fundraising questions, and hear updated market data. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at noon Arizona time. Virtual, open to program graduates; joining details are shared after registration. Developed and delivered for the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Explore. Reflect. Adjust.
The path to success requires knowing where you are, where you’re going and preparing for the pitfalls that await. Fric helps you map and navigate the path that’s right for you - with plenty of support but no judgment.
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