What is my Startup Valuation? with Deepesh Chaudhari

When I started out, one of the toughest challenges wasn't building the product — it was figuring out what my company was actually worth, and how to pitch that number to investors with confidence. I quickly realized valuation isn't just a formula — it's a crucial, high-stakes calculation that can literally make or break a deal. Get it wrong, and you either scare off investors or leave money on the table.

I've had to defend our valuation in real investor rooms, more than once.

In this session, I'll help you:

1. Understand which valuation method actually fits your stage.
2. Benchmark realistically against similar startups in your sector and geography
3. Build a narrative around traction, market size, and growth that investors trust
4. Avoid the mistakes I made early on — weak assumptions, unrealistic numbers, missing dilution math
5. Walk into your next investor conversation and pitch your number with confidence, not guesswork