Funding Strategies for Tech Companies – Melissa Widner

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you confused about funding options for your tech company?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this episode, Melissa and I discuss different types of funding options for tech startups – and the advantages & disadvantages of each option.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also talk about revenue-based financing and when that’s a good option to consider.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And, Melissa shares her thoughts on when founders should consider bootstrapping their business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Startup entrepreneurs are the most fascinating people on the planet.” –</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Melissa Widner</span></p> <p><strong>Today on the</strong> <strong><em>Tech Leader Talk</em></strong> <strong>podcast:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Different funding options for tech startups – and how to choose the best option</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Raising capital without giving up equity or control</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How to raise capital in today’s business environment</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- When should you consider revenue-based financing</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Bootstrapping your tech startup</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with</strong> <strong>Melissa Widner</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: </span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissawidner/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissawidner/</s