Hello there!
I'M CHRIS SCOTT, FOUNDER OF SMART COMPANIES
Let me give you a little bit of my background. I currently work with venture capital companies at the Small Business Administration (SBA), and I’ve been lucky enough to provide startup loans and teach cutting edge entrepreneurial strategies, while serving as the Director of a Community Development Financial Institution. I’ve also had the honor of co-facilitating a startup course at one of the top colleges in the world, Columbia University. These experiences allowed me to see firsthand which entrepreneurial strategies produce exceptional entrepreneurs and which lenders have a higher probability of approving startup loans.
I obtained my undergraduate from Virginia Tech and earned my masters at Columbia University. I’ve lived and worked in New York City, Washington D.C. and Southwest Virginia, which has given me an opportunity to work with a wide variety of business types, sizes, and geographies.
Leveling The Playing Field
I believe entrepreneurship offers a wealth building opportunity for people with all types of backgrounds and interests. I also believe it’s especially important to make sure underserved entrepreneurs have access to high quality training material and financing options.
There are so many aspiring entrepreneurs who just need the right resources to launch a successful business and begin building wealth. When entrepreneurs prove their willingness to seek out help and take the necessary steps to become successful, I believe the effort shouldn’t go unnoticed.
My goal is to work with community, state, and federal organizations interested in breaking down barriers to ensure financial inclusion for hard-working entrepreneurs. If your organization has a low-income participant whom you believe has the tenacity, motivation, and drive to be complete our challenge, please contact me to discuss scholarship options.
There are so many aspiring entrepreneurs who just need the right resources to launch a successful business and begin building wealth. When entrepreneurs prove their willingness to seek out help and take the necessary steps to become successful, I believe the effort shouldn’t go unnoticed.
My goal is to work with community, state, and federal organizations interested in breaking down barriers to ensure financial inclusion for hard-working entrepreneurs. If your organization has a low-income participant whom you believe has the tenacity, motivation, and drive to be complete our challenge, please contact me to discuss scholarship options.
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How to get startup capital ranging from $10,000 to $350,000. (And avoid predatory lenders or wasting your time on low probability sources.)
In this guide, you will learn…
• Which are the best 3 funding sources for startup businesses and which ones to by-pass.
• How to align yourself with the lender’s expectations.
• Important tips to consider before your first meeting with a lender.
