Finding capital to start a business is one of the primary challenges new entrepreneurs face. In this lecture the various pathways for obtaining startup funding will be explained. Requirements for those fundings sources will be presented along with pathways to meet those requirements. The lecture will conclude with next step resources to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining startup capital.

Suggested Pre-Viewing:
Financing Options for Small Businesses: Crash Course Entrepreneurship #16 (Youtube)
The Single Biggest Reason Why Start-Ups Succeed | Bill Gross | TED (Youtube)

Speaker: Sean Moore

Dr. Moore is the Director of the Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation and oversees over a dozen resources to support entrepreneurs in startup and growth. Dr. Moore is also an Adjunct Business Faculty member at the South Puget Sound Community College. His academic research is focused on responsible businesses environmental performance. He has fifteen years of management experience and has worked for responsible businesses like Patagonia.