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Inside Geek Ventures – immigrant founders, AI & Robotics, and investor tips with Sarah Romanko

In this episode of Founders Unchained, Darius Kraucionis sits down with Sarah Romanko from Geek Ventures to pull back the curtain on the world of pre-seed and seed stage investing. Sarah shares her unique journey from a childhood fascination with Shark Tank to her current role sourcing and evaluating high-potential startups.Whether you are a first-time builder or a serial entrepreneur, this deep dive provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the venture capital landscape. What you’ll learn in this episode: the Mission of Geek Ventures: Discover why the firm focuses on backing immigrant founders in the US and their specific interest in the intersection of AI and Robotics. The Fundraising Process: Sarah breaks down the timeline and mechanics of a deal, from the initial outreach to the final investment committee decision. Mastering Outreach: Learn the critical differences between a "lead" and a "follower" investor, and why your cold outreach strategy might be failing. The Art of Due Diligence: Get a checklist of what belongs in your data room, including incorporation documents, P&Ls, and cap tables. Soft Skills & Red Flags: Why "vibes" and respect for junior-level VCs matter just as much as your pitch deck. The Role of AI in VC: A look at how AI agents are (and aren't) changing the way investment decisions are made in 2026. Connect with Sarah: Reach out on LinkedIn or visit the Geek Ventures website to learn more about their investment criteria and how to pitch your startup. #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #ImmigrantFounders #AIInvesting #RoboticsStartups #PitchingTips #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #GeekVentures #ai #artificialintelligence #investors #investments #fundraisingtips #vcinsights #robotics #unitedstates #investing #startups #founders #introduction #BusinessStrategy #sarahromanko #dariuskraucionis #DeepTech #FutureOfTech #InvestmentBanking #FounderLife #StartupHacks #VCSecrets #PitchTips #FounderMistakes #MoneyTok #BusinessTips #SarahVC #preseed #seed