Jumpstart Inc.

Every business needs capital to grow—but getting that funding in place can be a challenge. In this panel discussion moderated by JumpStart Chief Inclusion Officer Darrin Redus, Charter One Bank President Ken Marblestone, JumpStart President John Dearborn, Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) Vice President Eric Diamond and RiverVest Venture Partners Vice President Karen Spilizewski discuss the variety of ways an entrepreneur can finance their business—from bootstrapping to securing investors. Listen as the panelists explain the pros and cons of loans, equity capital and grants, and help entrepreneurs determine what type of funding could be most beneficial to their growing venture.