Finance and Fundraising

The 10 Natural Products Expo East Pitch Slam semifinalists will pitch to these five industry leaders on the big stage in Baltimore.

As an investor, here's what I'm looking for when judging pitch slam competitions.

If you're looking to amass funds without giving away part of your company, these three rewards-based crowdfunding sites are your best options.

Here's how you can do right by your staff while avoiding putting a strain on your business.

Founders usually underestimate the amount of cash necessary to grow their businesses, resulting in critical mistakes. Fortunately, they can all be avoided.

From applying to winning, a step-by-step breakdown on how Natural Products Expo East Pitch Slam really works.

The dynamic duo of banana-based ice cream brand Hakuna Banana won the 2019 Expo West Pitch-Slam and are now bearing the fruit of their success. Hear what the founders have to say about their win and the boost it has given their brand.

Lisa Sedlar of Green Zebra Grocery is raising capital to expand the healthy convenience retail store chain; here are her top tried-and-true methods for thriving throughout the fundraising process.

Leverage these four fundamental principles to help position your startup for funding success.