August Funding Pathways
When it comes to money for startups, there's no shortage of options - from crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, equity funding models such as convertible debt, friends & family rounds, smaller VCs, grants and even angel investment networks. 💰 Join us for our funding pathways event series for a panel with industry leaders so you can find out which path is right for you! 🚀
Following the panel, there will be a 30-minute Q&A breakout room where you can ask specific questions and interact directly with the experts. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and guidance on your startup's funding journey. Launch your business to new heights with the right financial support! 🚀💰
Meet our panel speakers! ⬇️
Mackenzie Loy is the founder of 2 social enterprise startups, Homemade in DC and The New Majority - both with a mission to close the racial and gender wealth gap through entrepreneurship and investing. She founded both businesses while pursuing her Master of Public Policy and MBA at Georgetown University. Prior to founding The New Majority and Homemade in DC, Mackenzie worked in tech and innovation with a focus on business development and growth. To learn more about Homemade in DC and The New Majority, visit https://homemadeindc.com/ and https://thenewmajorityinvest.com.
Caitlin Szikszai is a Senior Investment Team Associate at Republic. Previously she was an Analyst at University Growth Fund as she obtained her BA in International Business at San Diego State University. In her current role she helps founders raise equity, token, and debt and capital publicly and privately through Republic's investment platform and broker dealer. She has a personal interest in consumer technology, and sustainable businesses.
Rohit Gupta is the Managing Director of Future Communities Capital (FCC). Rohit has led investments into Coupang, Counsyl, Biomeme, SpaceX, Akido, Lyft, Roofr, and more. FCC looks for technology entrepreneurs focused on disrupting legacy industries such as government, healthcare, finance, and real estate. Portfolio companies are tackling problems ranging from smart city infrastructure to disease outbreak management. Rohit holds an MS in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University. He completed his BS at the University of Southern California.