Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series
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Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series
Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series