Building an outdoor brand takes more than passion—you need the right funding strategy. In this panel, you’ll hear firsthand from founders of emerging outdoor companies about how they financed their businesses from the ground up. We’ll also dive into the pros and cons of different funding paths—loans, grants, equity investment, revenue-based financing, and crowdfunding—so you can chart the best course for your own venture. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify different funding options based on company business model and stage of growth and gain insight on how to navigate these major paths.
Learning objectives include:
- Identify different funding options based on company business model and stage of growth.
- The pros and cons of different funding paths.
- Tips on how to navigate major paths.
