Aug. 18, 2022

Funding Strategies for Tech Companies – Melissa Widner

Funding Strategies for Tech Companies – Melissa Widner

Are you confused about funding options for your tech company? On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I am talking with Melissa Widner.  She is the CEO of Lighter Capital, which is a leader in revenue-based financing. Melissa has experience as a...

Are you confused about funding options for your tech company?

On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I am talking with Melissa Widner.  She is the CEO of Lighter Capital, which is a leader in revenue-based financing.

Melissa has experience as a founder with multiple exits, an angel investor, and a VC investor.  This gives her an interesting perspective on how to fund startups.

On this episode, Melissa and I discuss different types of funding options for tech startups – and the advantages & disadvantages of each option.

We also talk about revenue-based financing and when that’s a good option to consider.

And, Melissa shares her thoughts on when founders should consider bootstrapping their business.

“Startup entrepreneurs are the most fascinating people on the planet.” – Melissa Widner

Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:

- Different funding options for tech startups – and how to choose the best option

- Raising capital without giving up equity or control

- How to raise capital in today’s business environment

- When should you consider revenue-based financing

- Bootstrapping your tech startup

 

Connect with Melissa Widner:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissawidner/

Website:  https://www.lightercapital.com/

Thanks for listening!

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