How Lack of Capital Stifles Dreams: The Irma Sanchez Story & #investmentcrowdfunding's Power to Bridge the Gap Irma Sanchez, this powerful video resonated deeply and was enhanced by your personal story. Sharing the struggles of marginalized communities in accessing capital was truly eye-opening. Your experience reflects a systemic issue holding back our nation's entrepreneurial spirit. The lack of capital for marginalized communities isn't just their pain; it stifles innovation and economic growth for the entire US economy. It limits job creation, wealth generation, and the diversity of products and services reaching the market. But there's hope! #investmentcrowdfunding democratizes access to capital for these entrepreneurs, fostering job growth, and bringing diverse ideas to life. Numerous reports highlight the missed opportunities due to systemic capital barriers, impacting job growth, economic prosperity, and wealth creation across the US. Your courage to speak up and tackle this issue head-on is inspiring. Partnering with the Latin American Association to launch an #investmentcrowdfunding accelerator for Latina founders like yourself expands opportunities and paves the way for a more inclusive, thriving economy. Let's join forces to break down these barriers and unleash the full potential of all #entrepreneurs. #smallbusiness #startup #diversity #inclusion #innovation #economy #jobcreation #wealthcreation #investing #crowdfunding #Latinafounders #opportunity #community
Grameen America’s National Ambassador Jennifer Lopez speaks to Andrea Jung and NBC Correspondent Morgan Radford on the need to provide opportunities to women entrepreneurs.