TechCrunch announced that Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will speak at TechCrunch All Stage 2025, scheduled for July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Chisa will participate in a panel focused on investing in enterprise startups from the earliest stages, sharing insights from her extensive experience backing early-stage enterprise technology ventures.
TechCrunch All Stage is an event specifically designed to help startup founders and teams navigate essential challenges, from fundraising and scaling teams to managing founder health and wellness. Participants can expect actionable advice and networking opportunities aimed at accelerating business growth.
Ellen Chisa brings a wealth of practical expertise to the event. At Boldstart Ventures, she invests in enterprise software startups very early, guiding teams through initial product and market challenges. Her professional journey is deeply rooted in the technology and product landscape, having co-founded Darklang, a cloud development platform designed for quicker developer deployment. Previously, Chisa held key product leadership roles at innovative companies like Kickstarter and Lola Travel, further deepening her understanding of product-market fit and growth.
Educated as an electrical and computer engineer at Olin College and holding an MBA from Harvard Business School, Chisa offers a strong technical background paired with strategic business knowledge. At TechCrunch All Stage, she plans to discuss what venture capitalists actively seek in early enterprise software investments, highlight critical missteps founders should avoid, and provide guidance on securing early-stage funding in a competitive landscape. Her session is particularly suited for first-time founders, early technical teams, and entrepreneurs making the initial shift into startup growth.
TechCrunch noted that All Stage 2025 will gather a diverse range of industry leaders, including accomplished founders, seasoned venture capitalists, and experienced operators, all committed to mentoring the next generation of startups. The event is expected to attract significant participation from entrepreneurs hoping for insights, networking opportunities, and expert perspectives designed to guide their companies toward sustained growth and success.
