CAPITAL FOR CREATORS
Find Your Path to Funding Your Creative Business
CAPITAL FOR CREATORS
Investors aren’t just for tech anymore.
Hey, Creator Entrepreneur Change Maker !
As a creator, it can be hard to navigate a startup landscape built for tech entrepreneurs. For creatives, raising money can feel like going on a perilous expedition— blindfolded.
But today’s investors are venturing beyond the typical tech entrepreneur. And, fortunately, creators are pros at designing amazing experiences, creating stories that inspire, and connecting humans to what matters most: each other. These are all essential skills in raising the right capital for your business.
So, what’s your fundraising plan?
If you’re ready to chart a unique path to financing your business growth, this course is for you.
So, what’s your fundraising plan?
If you’re ready to chart a unique path to financing your business growth, this course is for you.
Course Schedule
Course begins September 9th, 2022. Deadline to apply is September 5th.
Zoom classes are held on: (In Mountain Standard Time)
Sept
15
9am-10:30am
Sept
16
9am-10:30am
Sept
22
9am-10:30am
Sept
23
9am-10:30am
Sept
30
9am-12:30pm
Deep Dive
This course demystifies different types of growth capital, from grants to sponsorships, crowdfunding to venture capital, and guides you in crafting a values-aligned capital plan.
The result? You are ready to raise the right capital and lead your business to long-term success and greater impact.
Capital for Creators is an intensive, hands-on course that provides you essential knowledge and insights into the current investment landscape, whether that be alternative financing options that go beyond VC (like equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, or angel investments) or more conventional funding paths. You’ll leave with the expertise to navigate through the investment process and stay true to your values and vision. Through a combination of discussion, case studies, mentorship, peer learning, and guest speakers, you will develop the know-how and tools to find and secure the right capital.
Date
TBD
FREE WORKSHOP
Want a taste of the course?
Register for a free Capital for Creators 60-minute workshop.
More info on the workshop to come.
Who is this course for?
Creators building growth brands
Audiences and customers are loving your talent, connecting with your message. It’s now or never to capitalize on that momentum!
Creative entrepreneurs ready to scale-up
Your hustle has paid off and you’re on the brink of something big! The right funds will accelerate your growth.
Impact organizations ready to diversity funding sources
You lead an awesome organization and feel hobbled by the grants treadmill. You’re ready to forge a new pathway to growth and impact.
What our alumni are saying
“Everything that has fallen into place for us is a result of Creative Startups … we developed real clarity about all layers of the business. We were able to boil Meow Wolf down to a precise product that investors would recognize as valuable.”
Vince Kadlubek
Founder, Meow Wolf
“This course gave me a better understanding of investors and what they are looking to know from me. From crafting a pitch to storytelling for investors, to explaining our full business model, this course made it clear. And fun!”
Ashlee Ammons
Co-founder, CEO, mixtroz
“The depth and practicality of the content, the accessibility of the mentors – really – all of it rocked.”
Lee Francis, PhD
Founder, Native Realities
“I’ve taken a lot of online courses. This is one of the top 3 best. I’m struggling to suggest ways it could be better!”
Sam Langer
Founder, TheGlint
A highly interactive course with Alice Loy
Ready to apply? Deadline to sign up is September 5th.