Beyond Banks and VCs: Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Business?

​A practical guide to crowdfunding models, market validation and building a community of early supporters.

Every startup needs capital, but venture capital and traditional lending aren't right for every business.

​Crowdfunding offers entrepreneurs alternative ways to raise money, validate customer demand and build a community invested in their success.

​Join Victoria Bennett, founder of The Crowdfunding Hub, who has supported more than 100 crowdfunding campaigns, for a practical introduction to the opportunities and realities of crowdfunding.

​We'll explore:

• ​The differences between rewards, equity and lending crowdfunding

• ​Which models work for different types of businesses

• ​How crowdfunding can validate demand before significant investment

• ​What successful campaigns have in common

• ​Common mistakes and how to avoid them

​Who should attend: Startup founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovation ecosystem professionals.

​Takeaway: A clearer understanding of whether crowdfunding belongs in your funding strategy and what you need before launching a campaign.