

DC Start Up & Tech Week- Power of Capital: Access and Harness Your Power
Capital is the lifeblood of scaling a business, but knowing how, when, and where to access it can feel like a moving target. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make your startup truly "lender ready," this session is for you.
Join us for our next Startup Your Morning in-person workshop, hosted in partnership with Chase Bank. We are thrilled to welcome Beth Hehir, Senior Business Consultant at JPMorgan Chase, to demystify the banking ecosystem and provide you with a practical financial blueprint for strategic growth.
📌 The Details
📅 Date: June 12th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
📍 Location: Downtown, Washington DC (Location upon approval)
🥐 Perks: Coffee and light breakfast bytes provided!
🧩 What We’ll Cover
Strategic Cash Flow: How to analyze and optimize your money coming in and going out.
Borrowing Decisions: Evaluating if, why, and when your business needs to take on leverage.
The Investment Lens: Understanding exactly what makes your company an attractive risk for banks.
Data that Matters: Breaking down the specific financial metrics and data points decision-makers look for.
Navigating Credit & SBA: An overview of your options, including standard credit lines and SBA loan programs.
🎙️ About the Speaker
Beth Hehir is a Senior Business Consultant for Chase with over 25 years of expertise in commercial banking, financial services, and executive mentorship. Recognized as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, Beth is deeply passionate about empowering diverse founders and providing them with the practical financial tools, strategic insights, and coaching needed to turn early-stage businesses into scaling empires.
🚀 About DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW)
DC Startup & Tech Week is the premier ecosystem event bringing together startups, tech leaders, investors, and innovators in the DMV area. Our mission is to provide founders with the community, resources, and actionable education needed to scale.
✨ Save the Date: DCSTW 2026 is happening October 19–23, 2026!
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Space is limited for this in-person session. Secure your spot today!