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SUMMARY:Access to Capital: Know All Your Business Funding Options
DESCRIPTION:Grow your business on your terms with expert insights on venture capital\, crowd funding\, SBA loans\, and creative financing paths.\n\n\nAt Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\, we understand that funding is a critical component of every business journey. That’s why we offer our year round “Access to Capital” series. This month we’re hosting a workshop designed to help you identify and secure the capital your venture needs — while staying true to your vision. \nIn this session\, we’ll dive deep into three main types of funding (debt\, venture capital\, and alternative methods like bootstrapping or crowdfunding). Our speakers will guide you through the pros and cons of each option\, clarify which funding routes best fit different types of businesses\, and outline essential preparation steps to position yourself for a successful capital raise. \n\n\nKey Takeaways\n💸 Explore a range of funding opportunities (bank loans\, investors\, partnerships\, and more) \n🚩 Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each financing path \n📈 Learn how to evaluate which option aligns with your business stage and strategy \n🤝 Get actionable tips on preparing financial records\, determining funding needs\, and navigating lender/investor requirements \n\n\nMeet Our Speakers:  \nAmy Crosby – Access to Capital Chair\, Women in Tech & EntrepreneurshipIn her role as WTE Access to Capital Chair\, Amy brings multiple insightful and empathetic perspectives on funding and scaling a business: as a startup entrepreneur herself\, as an angel investor\, and as a former Silicon Valley executive at companies such as Cisco\, Symantec\, and ServiceNow. Amy is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs effectively navigate the complexities of raising capital. \nDebra Schweikowsky – Business Development Manager\, Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic DevelopmentDebra brings a wealth of knowledge in banking\, finance\, and small business operations—having owned her own franchise for over 20 years. A certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP-BCA)\, she’s adept at helping entrepreneurs understand business credit analysis and revenue enhancement strategies. \nKurt Forster – Manager\, Business Assistance\, Pinellas County Economic DevelopmentWith 30 years of business experience and a Master’s in Communication from USF\, Kurt offers practical support in marketing\, strategic planning\, and business financing. A former Marketing Director\, entrepreneur\, and Economic Development Professional\, he’s coached thousands of companies toward sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nAbout Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA groundbreaking organization focused on advancing women in technology and entrepreneurship sectors\, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) operates on a unique\, dues-free\, member-led model with local chapters across multiple cities and one unifying\, virtual hub for member networking and connection. WTE offers a dynamic platform where women can access educational content\, business resources\, industry insights\, and near-peer mentorship with other ambitious leaders\, all without the burden of membership fees.
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