Tag: Capital Access Lab

Wendy Guillies, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Kauffman address leaves DC; Execs say the people (not politicians) will revive entrepreneurship

By Tommy Felts / February 27, 2019

Everyone should have the opportunity to take a risk, achieve success, and give back to their communities through entrepreneurship, Wendy Guillies said. But it’s a collaborative process that begins at home, she noted. “The reality is we all have a part to play in creating a more prosperous national economy and that starts with growing…

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Kauffman Capital Access Lab

Kauffman launching Capital Access Lab investment pipeline for underserved entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / February 13, 2019

Every new business should have a fighting chance at success — regardless of the entrepreneur’s background, said Victor Hwang, announcing a new Capital Access Lab to address opportunity gaps in Kansas City and across the U.S. “It is up to us to collectively break down systematic barriers to entry that adversely impact people of color,…

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