Anthony Millin Highlights Founder Empowerment and Investor Connections at 8th My NEXT Raise Event

Anthony Millin, Founder of SR NEXT and Co-Founder of My NEXT Raise, emphasized the importance of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening investor readiness, and building meaningful connections between founders and investors during his opening remarks at the 8th My NEXT Raise Founder Funder Event, held on October 21, 2026, at Shulman Rogers in Park Potomac, Maryland, during DC Startup Week 2026. Reflecting on the vision behind SR NEXT and My NEXT Raise, Anthony highlighted the organization's commitment to supporting founders beyond traditional legal services and helping entrepreneurs navigate their fundraising journeys. “Our mission has always been to empower founders successfully.” Anthony also highlighted a significant milestone: more than 500 cumulative one-on-one founder-investor meetings across the eight Founder Funder events. He expressed special appreciation to Lisa Friedlander, Co-Founder of My NEXT Raise, for her leadership and dedication in organizing the event. Beyond his opening remarks, Anthony joined Tien Wong, Founder of Opus 8 and CONNECTpreneur, for a founder-investor panel exploring fundraising experiences and investor perspectives. Together, they also announced plans for Inside the Raise, a national podcast initiative focused on real-world fundraising insights. Recognizing the participating entrepreneurs, Anthony emphasized that their passion, commitment, and vision have the potential to solve meaningful problems and create positive change. 🎥 Watch Potomac24's video coverage highlighting Anthony Millin's opening remarks and key moments from the event.