Get on Forbes to Get Funded
For founders, credibility can directly affect how customers, partners, investors, and the broader market perceive a startup. In this workshop, Maria Lobanova will break down why founders should treat PR and media credibility as part of their fundraising strategy—not simply as a marketing afterthought.
Maria will explain how credible third-party media coverage can help strengthen a founder's story, build trust around a company, and create stronger positioning when approaching investors. Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying a compelling media angle, approaching journalists and publications, and improving their chances of earning coverage in respected outlets such as Forbes.
The session will also explore why founders preparing to raise capital should think about building public credibility before entering fundraising conversations, and how a strong media presence can support the narrative around the company.
Speaker: Maria Lobanova Founder & CEO, Interstellar Digital Former CMO, Naoris Protocol 12+ years in PR and marketing
Maria is the Founder & CEO of Interstellar Digital, a deep-tech PR and marketing firm whose clients have included zkSync, XProtocol, Ankr, Synternet, and Propy. She is also a contributor to media outlets including Bitcoin Magazine, HackerNoon, and AMBCrypto, and has spoken at international industry conferences including NFT.NYC, Boston Blockchain Week, The Blockchain Futurist Conference, Devconnect Argentina, and Blockchain Jungle Costa Rica.
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