Should You Bootstrap or Borrow? Making the Right Funding Call
Ila B. Corcoran
Join us for a candid, real-world conversation with Sengo founder Ila B. Corcoran about choosing the best way to fund your business growth. Whether you're thinking about staying lean with self-funding or taking the leap with outside capital, we’ll break down the pros and cons of each approach. Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and examples that help you figure out what aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and growth vision.
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Why you should take this workshop
When does it make sense to keep bootstrapping, and when is it time to bring in outside capital? In this free, straight-talking webinar, founder and CEO Ila B. Corcoran helps demystify the often overwhelming world of early-stage funding decisions.
Drawing on her personal journey through real estate, private equity, and the launch of Sengo, an inclusive investment platform, Ila will share hard-earned insights and real-world examples to help you weigh the trade-offs between bootstrapping and debt financing. This session isn’t about one-size-fits-all advice—it’s about understanding.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- The real benefits (and real limitations) of self-funding
- What debt financing actually means—and how to use it as a smart growth tool
- Key decision points to help you choose a path that aligns with your stage, risk appetite, and long-term vision
- How underrepresented founders can tap into nontraditional capital sources
Whether you're building from scratch, pivoting your model, or figuring out how to scale without burning out, this conversation will help you make it on your terms.
Who should attend: Early-stage entrepreneurs, scrappy builders, curious founders, and anyone exploring how to fund their business without giving up control or compromising their mission.
About the coach
Ila B. Corcoran is the Founder and CEO of Sengo, a mission-driven platform dedicated to democratizing access to capital through crowdfunding. With a background in real estate and private equity, Ila built Sengo to close the funding gap for underrepresented founders and unaccredited investors. She’s passionate about creating more equitable pathways to business ownership and believes in the power of community to drive lasting change.