Tales from the Pantheon: Grants in Today's Economy
Join us for the next installment of Tales from the Pantheon: An intimate fireside-style interview series hosted by Founding Titans CEO, Gabriel Rucker.
In this special session, we dive deep into the current landscape of grants, uncovering funding opportunities, understanding what it really takes to win. Our panelists, Jacob Schoenberg (Grantx) and Mollie Jahner (Spring & Forge), will provide a candid, behind-the-scenes look at navigating the grants landscape.
Whether you’re building a startup, leading a nonprofit, running a small business, conducting innovative research, or advising others, this is your chance to learn the essentials, and updated advanced strategies, of successful grant-seeking. This is conversation is packed with real-world insights and practical guidance.
Panelists:
🎙️ Jacob Schoenberg - Founder & CEO, Grantx
🎙️ Mollie Jahner - Founder & CEO, Spring & Forge
What to Expect
Discussion Topics
Current reality for the grants landscape in the United States
The real process of applying for grants (beyond the paperwork)
Common mistakes and myths that derail great applications
How to build long-term funding strategies using grants
Tips for compliance, reporting, and managing awarded funds
Audience Q&A
Engage directly with our guests during a live Q&A segment. Submit your burning questions in advance or ask on the spot.
Behind-the-Scenes Anecdotes
From bootstrap beginnings to market pivots, get the unvarnished lessons they wish they’d known at the start.
Agenda
Welcome, Introduction, & Opening Thoughts (5 min)
Panel Discussion: The Grant Landscape Today (40 min)
Live Audience Q&A (15 min)
Final Takeaways, Closing Reflections & Next Episode Preview (5 min)
Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs looking to fund innovative projects
Small Business Owners exploring local, state, or federal grants
Nonprofit Professionals seeking smarter ways to apply
Researchers, Advisors, Consultants & Ecosystem Builders who support innovation
Anyone curious about funding real work through grants
Why You Can’t Miss It
Real Stories, Real Struggle, not just glossy highlights
Actionable Takeaways you can apply to your own journey
Networking Opportunities with like-minded peers and thought leaders
Exclusive Access to candid conversations you won’t find anywhere else
Reserve Your Seat now and join us as we celebrate the triumphs, tribulations, and timeless wisdom of today’s greatest entrepreneurial minds.