Founders & Equity: Preparing for the Exit

Join us on Wed., Sept. 11 at Husch Blackwell for our next Sound Byte "Founders & Equity: Preparing for the Exit," an insightful panel discussion on navigating equity considerations and structures for a successful exit strategy. How should you structure founders’ equity from the start to ensure a successful exit? How...

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Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding & More

Learn about the many sources of funding your business. Traditional Loans: Overview of bank loans, lines of credit, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. What does a bank look for in a potential borrower? Equity Financing: Definition and examples (angel investors, venture capital). How does it work: selling ownership stakes in exchange for capital. Pros and cons, such...

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Allyship Language (hybrid)

Allyship training invites and encourages people who have privilege, advantage, and status to use those assets to improve workplace equity. Research shows that allyship training produces a range of benefits for workers in marginalized groups–reduced stress, increased happiness, and higher productivity. The focus of these workshops will be to help participants...

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Allyship Skills (hybrid)

Allyship training invites and encourages people who have privilege, advantage, and status to use those assets to improve workplace equity. Research shows that allyship training produces a range of benefits for workers in marginalized groups–reduced stress, increased happiness, and higher productivity. The focus of these workshops will be to help participants...

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Financial Jargon Every Entrepreneur and Small Business Needs to Know

Ask smart questions and get the funding you need with our list of financial vocabulary.

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Startup Terms Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know, from Accelerator to VC

Know the language of startup success.

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How Anyone Can Support KC Entrepreneurs in Just 1 Hour

We might not all be entrepreneurs ... but we all can support the small businesses that are the foundation of the Kansas City metro's economy. Here's how.

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Building an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Community in Kansas City

How do we make sure that all Kansas Citians are included in our journey to becoming America’s most entrepreneurial city? Takeaways from the #GrowingESHIP Summit

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