StartupSD FirstWave Innovator Workshop: Alternative Financing Solutions for Founders

​C3Bank Presents, “Alternative Financing Solutions for Founders” Workshop

​Join us for the StartupSD FirstWave Innovator Workshop, “Alternative Financing Solutions for Founders,” presented by C3Bank at their HQ branch location in Encinitas on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025!

Are you effectively using working capital and financing vehicles for your entrepreneurial goals & objectives? Through our curated expert panel and resource-led evening, attendees will gain actionable insights into non-traditional funding pathways and learn how to leverage alternative lending to fuel startup growth without diluting ownership.

Who Should Attend?

Founders, CFOs, & C-Level Owners

B2B Small businesses generating $250K – $30 Million in annual revenue

Founders with limited access to venture capital

Leaders innovating in CPG, manufacturing, or other high-volume transaction industries

What to Expect

Expert panel featuring speakers with expertise in factoring, PO finance, lines of credit, SBA loans, equipment financing, & traditional bank lending

Audience Q&A session

Light bites & beverages

Perks of Attending

Demystify alternative financing options for your small business

Founders – connect with real lenders and resources

Build financial literacy around debt terms and obligations

Access frameworks to assess funding fit for business models