Funding Foundations: Funding Strategy and Capital Access

Course Overview:
The right funding strategy determines how fast and how well a startup can grow. This session equips entrepreneurs to evaluate funding options, avoid common pitfalls, and build credibility with financial partners.

Key Learning Objectives:
1. Compare different funding sources (bootstrapping, loans, equity, grants).
2. Understand the tradeoffs between control, cost of capital, and growth speed.
3. Build a capital access plan aligned with your long-term strategy.

Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs preparing to raise funds, startup founders navigating capital decisions, and business owners seeking clarity on sustainable financing.

Practical Takeaways:
1. Funding strategy worksheet.
2.Example investor pitch framework.
3.Capital access opportunities (banks, angels, VCs, grants).

This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.