Funding Jam for Early Stage Founders

Funding session for founders on capital strategies with peer input and support from the San Diego & Imperial SBDC and Brink SBDC.

Sign up for this small-group session where you'll riff on funding challenges. Founders will meet monthly and use 21 Ways to Raise Capital and Debt as the playbook. Each founder shares their current need, then the group collaborates on creative financing paths. You leave with practical strategies, peer insights, and next steps tailored to your stage. This session is hosted by one of San Diego & Imperial SBDC's two innovation centers that support innovative startups in San Diego & Imperial counties. The Brink SBDC is located at the University of San Diego in the Knauss School of Business.

ATTENDEES WILL:

• Explore creative funding and financing strategies for their business.
• Collaborate with fellow founders to address capital and debt challenges.
• Receive guidance from experienced Brink SBDC advisors.
• Gain practical next steps tailored to their stage of growth.
• Build connections within a supportive founder community.

TOPICS COVERED

• Funding challenges and capital-raising opportunities.
• The 21 Ways to Raise Capital and Debt framework.
• Peer-to-peer problem solving and idea sharing.
• Expert insights on financing options and business growth.
• Community resources available through the Brink SBDC.