Access to Capital for Local-Serving Businesses - Problem Statement

Explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in accessing capital for local-serving businesses in Washington, D.C. through a 28-minute panel discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute. Listen as moderator Melissa L. Bradley, Founder & Director of Project 500 and Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, leads a conversation with three successful business owners: Bernadette Harvey of Pink Utility, Monica H. Kang of InnovatorsBox®, and Kia Weatherspoon of Determined by Design. Gain insights into the specific obstacles these entrepreneurs have encountered and the strategies they've employed to overcome financial barriers in their respective industries.