Access to Capital for Local-Serving Businesses - Problem Statement

Explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in accessing capital for local-serving businesses in Washington, D.C. through a 28-minute panel discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute. Listen as moderator Melissa L. Bradley, Founder & Director of Project 500 and Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, leads a conversation with three successful business owners: Bernadette Harvey of Pink Utility, Monica H. Kang of InnovatorsBox®, and Kia Weatherspoon of Determined by Design. Gain insights into the specific obstacles these entrepreneurs have encountered and the strategies they've employed to overcome financial barriers in their respective industries.

Access to Capital for Local-Serving Businesses: Problem Statement