Funding Foundations: Funding Strategy and Capital Access
Date and Time
Monday Mar 23, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM MDT
Monday, March 23, 8:30 – 10:30AM
Location
MWED, 44 2nd Ave. W in Kalispell
Fees/Admission
Cost: MWED Members: $100, Non-Members: $150
Contact Information
Ben Thiem
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Description
Course Overview:
The right funding strategy determines how fast and how well a startup can grow. This session equips entrepreneurs to evaluate funding options, avoid common pitfalls, and build credibility with financial partners.
Key Learning Objectives:
1. Compare different funding sources (bootstrapping, loans, equity, grants).
2. Understand the tradeoffs between control, cost of capital, and growth speed.
3. Build a capital access plan aligned with your long-term strategy.
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs preparing to raise funds, startup founders navigating capital decisions, and business owners seeking clarity on sustainable financing.
Practical Takeaways:
1. Funding strategy worksheet.
2.Example investor pitch framework.
3.Capital access opportunities (banks, angels, VCs, grants).