Capital Clarity: Navigating SBA Funding for Startup Founders

Event description

Early-stage founders often focus on venture capital as the primary path to funding — but it’s far from the only option.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wide range of programs, resources, and funding pathways that can support founders at different stages of building and scaling their companies. Yet many startup founders aren’t fully aware of how these programs work, when they are appropriate, or how they fit alongside venture capital and other forms of non-dilutive capital.

Join Startup Grind Boston and the U.S. Small Business Administration – Massachusetts District Office for a practical conversation designed to help founders better understand the broader capital landscape.

This session will provide founders with clarity on when SBA programs may be a strong fit, how they compare to venture funding and grants such as SBIR/STTR, and what founders should have in place before pursuing these opportunities.

Our goal is to make the conversation founder-first and practical, giving attendees a clear understanding of the tools available and how to evaluate which funding pathways make sense for their company.

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