Founders Get Funds

Gloria Ware is an advocate for Black women entrepreneurs. In Cleveland, she has helped curate spaces for Black women founders like "The Gathering". Now, she has launched a new venture with the same mission. Gloria is the founder of Get The Bag, a subscription service for black women looking to launch and grow a thriving business. Gloria was inspired to start this resource hub after she realized that VC Funding is not for everyone. She is also writing a book on alternative funding strategies for Black women because our businesses are often underfunded. For more business resources, check out Get The Bag online!

Danie Spikes is a professionally certified coach with a background in Psychology and the founding CEO of BeLoved Box. This subscription service promotes healing through sets like "Be Relaxed" or "Be Calm". Danie discusses how she uses her business to generate multiple streams of revenue for herself. Also, she explains the importance of having multiple streams of revenue within your business as well. For #FGFTips on how to get funds and land an international distribution deal, listen to this interview. If you want to build wealth through your business, apply for our savings club today! 

The CARES Act made history, by being the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history. Yet, many small business were left disappointed when the Payroll Protection Program ran out of funding in just 14 days. With new funding for the PPP dropping tomorrow, I interviewed Trevor Nelson to discuss what it will take for Black businesses to succeed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Trevor is an HBCU advocate and business designer working on the Entrepreneurship team at Rock Ventures. In our interview, he talks about the real experiences of small businesses today and highlights opportunities for growth in the future. For more COVID-19 Resources, check out our hub. If you are looking for resources and connections to grow your business, apply for our savings club today!

This Cleveland based couple has committed their entrepreneurial journeys to solving problems with a focus on people. Leopoldo Peña is the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Opportunity Exchange. Julia Wang just took on a role as the Entrepreneurship Programs Manager for Venture For America and recently participated in CLC's pitch competition, Accelerate. Both have developed intricate networks in the CLE and discuss how you can get connected. Then, we dove into a discussion on how to build communities that present opportunities to groups that are often disproportionately allocated resources. Do you want to use community focused solutions for your business? Apply for our online savings club today!

Breonna Massey started Slay Naturals while in college because she wanted all-natural skincare products that matched her chic style. She has grown her Baltimore-based solo venture through word of mouth and in-person sales. Now, she is ready to grow her brand online and expand her inventory. This hasn’t come with out obstacles such as copy-cat brands and learning about insurance. In this interview, you will gain #FGFTIPS from a beauty founder looking to turn her side hustle into a wealth generating asset. If you want to do the same for your business, apply for our online savings club today!

Betsy Banks started her natural soap company just after filing for bankruptcy. After an investment from a close friend, she took a leap towards entrepreneurship. Now, she is a soap manufacturer and esthetician through her business, Simply Betsy Company. In our interview, Betsy shares her journey that includes intermittent homelessness, managing relationships with Limited Partners, and raising a family. Yet she declares that entrepreneurship is not hard, and it is the only job for a creator such as herself. FGF is a community to support founders through financial hardship. Apply today to save more money in less time and for access to emergency loans! 

Edward Long III is the President and CEO of 34 and York Financial Group and the Managing General Agent at Senior Life Insurance Company. After leaving his job as a broker, Ed worked with his mentor to become an Insurance Agent. He gained the skills and contacts to start his on insurance company. His business is self funded without use a loan. Ed admits that money shortages can be a conflict in this industry but explains the steps you need to keep cash flowing. As he works to build his new company, he is relying on saving. If you want to save more money for your business apply the Founders Get Funds Savings Club.

Errol Porter was at the forefront of the digital marketing wave. He has seen the world of technology go from a free resource to recurring expenses for businesses. Today his online radio station, VoiceItRadio, has prominent names in Cleveland like Lynn Tolliver Jr. and Harry Boomer on their lineup. Listen now to learn more about funding businesses online.

Want to throw events with celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Da Baby? Dream Marketing Group is known for hosting parties with these celebrities in cities like Miami, New York, and Tallahassee. Learn from the founder, Jared Eummer, how he brought out 5,000 people to FamexFest. In this conversation with TheTagan, she uncovers the story of his success leads back to relationships and saving-- essentials for a business. If you want to connect with other founders and grow your savings join our Savings Club! 

When David Pritchet came home from college his childhood classmate, Ethan Holmes, had moved back into his old neighborhood. Today, David is the COO of Ethan’s company, Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce. This Cleveland-based tasty treat can now be found in grocery stores all over Ohio. This did not happen overnight! When David joined the company they were still looking for seed-funding. So, what does it take to get your food product in a grocery store?