Navigating the funding landscape as a rural founder can be confusing… and costly. To help entrepreneurs chart a smarter path, we sat down with Spencer Ingram to explore My Funding Canvas—a free, one-page tool he developed to help founders assess whether they truly need outside capital, what kind, and how to avoid unnecessary risk.
With practical insights and real-world examples, Spencer walks us through how to use this simple framework to think more strategically about your business goals and funding options.
Explore how My Funding Canvas can bring clarity to your funding journey—now on our business advice newsletter, The Rural Startup:
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