Training Sessions in Mastering Startup Funding Negotiations

As part of the Study in UAE Program, participants engaged in an intensive three-day training focused on Mastering Startup Funding Negotiations. This transformative workshop was led by Boris Lezhava, PhD Lezhava, Managing Partner of Caucasus Training Center (CTC) UAE, and Tornike Asatiani, a successful Georgian entrepreneur whose startup Edumentors recently secured a $2 million seed round.

The workshop was built around an interactive Startup Funding Negotiations Simulation, immersing participants in real-world investment discussions. Attendees stepped into the roles of both Startup Founders and Venture Capitalists, negotiating terms and experiencing the high-stakes dynamics of startup financing.

These sessions were exceptional because of:
♦ Real-World Experience: Both Boris and Tornike brought their firsthand expertise, guiding attendees through practical strategies for successful funding negotiations.
♦ Hands-On Learning: The simulation allowed participants to develop negotiation skills in a risk-free environment, preparing them for real investor meetings.
♦ Founder’s Perspective: Tornike Asatiani shared insights from his own entrepreneurial journey, starting with Ecoman.ge, a B2B environmental consulting firm in Georgia, to now leading Edumentors, an AI-powered EdTech platform.
♦ Investor Mindset: Participants learned how investors evaluate startups, assess risk, and structure deals.

This workshop provided practical tools and deep insights that will empower our participants to secure funding, scale their ventures, and build successful startups.