AMA con Felipe Damonte (Investor at Newtopia VC)

Name: AMA con Felipe Damonte (Investor at Newtopia VC)
Start: 2026-02-20T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-20T14:00:00-05:00
Location: In person

Date: 2026-02-20
Host: Bilbao 2

About this event

If you care about startups, venture capital, or how early-stage investors really make decisions, this AMA with Felipe Damonte, Investor at Newtopia VC is a chance to hear the thinking behind the headlines. In a small, in-person setting, you’ll be able to ask direct questions, get grounded answers, and spend time with other people who are actively building, investing, or trying to understand the startup ecosystem more clearly. About the Event This event is built around a straightforward idea: create space for an open conversation with an active VC in a format that feels useful, honest, and accessible. Rather than a polished keynote or one-way presentation, the focus here is on live dialogue, practical questions, and the kinds of topics people usually want to discuss but rarely get enough time for. As an AMA, the value comes from the interaction. You can expect a conversational format where attendees have the opportunity to bring their own questions, whether they relate to fundraising, evaluating early-stage opportunities, founder-investor relationships, venture trends, or what investors pay attention to before making a bet. Because this is an in-person gathering, it also creates something that online sessions often miss: context, nuance, and the chance to continue the conversation before and after the formal Q&A. That makes this event just as relevant for the questions you want answered as for the people you want to meet in the room. What to Expect The core of the event will be a live AMA with Felipe Damonte. That means the session is likely to move in the direction of attendee curiosity, making it dynamic and especially valuable if you come prepared with thoughtful questions. Instead of a fixed script, the discussion can cover the real issues attendees are thinking about right now. Topics may include: How investors assess early-stage startups What makes a founder stand out in a first conversation Common mistakes founders make when approaching VCs How to think about timing, traction, and readiness for fundraising What investors look for beyond the deck Broader perspectives on startup growth and venture-backed companies Beyond the AMA itself, expect the event to have a strong community and networking component. The tags tell the story well: this is not only about listening, but also about meeting others who are interested in startups, investing, and the conversations happening around them. If you like learning through dialogue and building your network through real conversations, this format is a strong fit. It’s also worth approaching the event with a bit of intention. The more specific your questions are, the more useful your takeaways will be. Good AMA sessions tend to reward curiosity, preparation, and willingness to engage. Why Attend For founders, operators, and aspiring investors, access to investor thinking can be genuinely clarifying. There’s a big difference between reading generic advice online and hearing directly from someone who works inside the venture ecosystem. This event gives you a chance to close that gap. You should attend if you want sharper perspective on how venture investors evaluate opportunities and how to navigate those conversations more effectively. Even one concrete answer can help you rethink how you pitch, how you prioritize milestones, or how you frame the story around what you’re building. There’s also real value in the room itself. Events like this tend to attract people who are not just passively interested in startups, but actively exploring ideas, building companies, supporting founders, or learning how venture works in practice. That creates a useful peer environment where side conversations can be just as worthwhile as the main session. A few likely takeaways: A more realistic understanding of what investors pay attention to Better questions to ask when thinking about fundraising or growth Useful context on venture capital from an active practitioner New connections with people in the startup and innovation community A clearer sense of how to approach future investor conversations Practical Details This event will take place in person on Friday, February 20 at 1:00 PM GMT-5. The in-person format matters: it gives attendees a better opportunity to participate actively, read the room, and build more natural connections with other guests. Because the format centers on discussion, it’s a good idea to arrive ready to engage. Bring questions, bring context, and think about what you most want to learn from an investor at Newtopia VC. Whether your interest is personal, professional, or tied to a startup you’re building, you’ll get more from the session if you come with a clear point of view. This event is especially well suited to people who appreciate a mix of insight, access, and community. It’s a chance to spend time in a room where startup and venture conversations can move beyond theory and become more practical, direct, and useful. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to ask candid questions, hear investor perspective firsthand, and meet others who care about the same space, this is a strong reason to show up.

Who should attend

This will feel especially relevant if you want direct exposure to investor thinking and you value events where conversation matters as much as content. - You’re a **founder or aspiring founder** and want to better understand how VCs assess early-stage opportunities, traction, and founder fit. - You work in a **startup or growth role** and want a clearer view of how investors think about company progress, market potential, and decision-making. - You’re **exploring venture capital, angel investing, or the startup ecosystem** and want to hear practical perspective from someone actively working in the field. - You have **specific questions about fundraising, pitching, or investor conversations** and want the chance to ask them in a live, in-person setting. - You enjoy **community-driven events** where you can learn something useful and also meet other people building, investing, or exploring similar paths. - You prefer **grounded, interactive formats** over generic panels or broad motivational talks, and you want insight you can actually use afterward.