How Non-Dilutive Funding Accelerates Your Growth

There are several different types of non-dilutive capital: loans, grants, crowdfunding and venture debt that are available. Founders can extend company runway, fund critical milestones, and stay in control. Learn what works, when to use it, and how real startups have done it.

Attendees will learn:
· When to use dilutive vs. non-dilutive capital
· How to build a flexible, founder-friendly capital stack
· What funding sources best fit your current stage

Attendees will gain:
· Ways to raise capital without giving up equity
· Case studies of startups who’ve scaled this way
· A framework to map out your startup’s funding roadmap

MODERATOR:

Brian Barnett
President, The Barnett Company, Inc.
Brian Barnett leads The Barnett Company, Inc., an advisory firm that equips leadership teams to sharpen vision, strategy and goals; identify opportunities, improve operations; launch new products, services and enterprises; and accelerate sales and profit growth. Over 30+ years and in 42 countries, he has led and advised businesses, non-profits and economic development projects in agriculture, food, adjacent science-driven sectors; venture capital; IT, oil and gas services. Read full profile…

PANEL:

John A. Davis
General Manager, SBIR Resource Center (R)
John Davis serves as CEO of JADE Research Corporation * and General Manager for the SBIR Resource Center (R) , the nation’s leading provider of grant acquisition/business development resources to the SBIR/STTR community. Since its formation, the Center has directly aided more than 3000 entrepreneurial firms in the pursuit of non-dilutive SBIR/STTR awards as well as helping many to properly plan and cost-estimate their proposed projects (necessary for winning Phase I; even more so for Phase II; and an absolutely critical skill for Phase III, commercialization). Read full profile…

Hector Del Castillo, CPM, CPMM
Chief Product Officer, Byond
Hector Del Castillo is a growth expert and advisor specializing in mid-market software and technology companies. With over 17 years of experience, he helps businesses achieve sustaining or accelerated growth by building high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and implementing innovative strategies. Read full profile…

Laurie Wiggins
CEO, Byond
Laurie Wiggins is a seasoned advisor, entrepreneur and engineer. She has over 35 years of experience advising and leading companies and projects to success in IT and aerospace, and related SaaS companies. She is passionate about helping companies achieve investment, high revenue and high profit growth. She has founded and led several businesses and provided clients with business and engineering expertise. Read full profile…