Session slides from the VCTips workshop at Web 2.0 Expo New York 2009. Session abstract: Whether you’re just starting a business, looking for capital, or working to outlast the market drought, this workshop is for you. Learn what goes on inside the minds of investors, how to present and defend your business, and how to land your first customers. Workshop topics will include the venture fund landscape, financing strategies, and revenue models. Specific discussions will include: * VC101: Inside the Black Box (SLIDES) * Pitch Lab I: Investor Panel Q&A Free-for-all (NO SLIDES) * Pitch Lab II: Closing Your First Customers (SLIDES) * Market Q&A: Getting a Term Sheet in Today's Market (NO SLIDES) * Food for Thought: 10 questions every VC will ask you, and what they really mean. (SLIDES)