While only 1% of startups secure venture capital, most support services remain fixated on preparing businesses for this single, narrow path. This leaves the vast majority of founders underserved. This session challenges the status quo.
Join us as we explore innovative approaches to empower Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to become champions of diverse financing models.
We’ll delve into:
– Redefining success: Moving beyond a VC-centric approach to embrace impactful, scalable models leveraging various funding models
– Unlocking potential: Unpacking innovative financing strategies tailored to different business models and impact goals
– Learning from leaders: Hear from Village Capital and other trailblazers rethinking program development, adopting new tools, and scaling impactful solutions across the ecosystem
– The power of philanthropy: Recognizing the crucial role of philanthropic funding in enabling this essential shift
– Equipping ESOs: Providing practical tools and strategies to help ESOs become advocates and implementers of these new models
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and leave equipped to champion a more inclusive and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem!
