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Ep#447 Claudia Scott: How Claudia Scott Transforms Startups in Northwest Arkansas
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Join us for an exciting episode featuring Claudia Scott, a key player in Northwest Arkansas's entrepreneurial scene! As the Director of the Kiva Northwest Arkansas Hub and head of inclusive entrepreneurship at Startup Junkie, Claudia empowers underserved entrepreneurs.
Hear how she helped a woman turn a failed candy business into a success with Kiva loans and Startup Junkie's support. Claudia also tackles post-COVID economic challenges and the region's shift from a Walmart-centric economy to a thriving startup hub.
Don't miss "How Claudia Scott Transforms Startups in Northwest Arkansas"โtune in now!
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Ways to connect with Claudia Scott:
๐ Website: http://startupjunkie.org/
๐ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/startup_junkie
๐ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiapscott/
๐ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupjunkie/
๐ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-junkie/
๐ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g
๐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DvdrBGZkf26aFNenMmayC?si=5y3938C-SMyKfWMNTtontw
Whatโs in this episode:
01:33 Who is our guest for today
01:50 What is Startup Junkie according to her
02:50 Who does she say the program aims to help
04:00 What does she describe Kiva's role in helping startups
05:28 How does Kiva gather funds for startups
06:32 What advice does she give to those in the launch phase
07:41 How does she explain the benefit of panels and VC expert sessions?
08:20 What challenges does she see startups face besides funding?
09:44 What makes Northwest Arkansas an attractive startup hub according to her?
10:23 captainscouncil.com
12:26 How does she suggest successful entrepreneurs can contribute to the startup community
14:26 What example of a startup success story does she share
15:58 What unique product did her successful startup client create
17:08 What gave her hope that the startup would succeed
19:18 What does she say about the importance of community and networking for startups
20:49 How does the subject matter expert program help new entrepreneurs
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