Name: Rethinking Capital: Angel, Seed, and Beyond
Start: 2026-05-26T12:00:00-04:00
Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37402

Rethinking Capital: Angel, Seed, and Beyond

If you’ve been approaching funding the same way for years, it may be time to rethink your strategy.
Join us for an insightful Resilience Program session focused on unlocking new paths to capital. This panel conversation will challenge traditional thinking and introduce founders to angel investment, seed funding, and alternative capital strategies designed to support scalable growth.
Whether you're early-stage, preparing to raise, or evaluating your next funding move, this discussion will provide practical insight into what investors are looking for, how capital stacks are evolving, and how to position your business for long-term success.
Moderator:
Ivan Brown, Vice President & Commercial Banker, Cadence Bank
Panelists:
Natalie Alvarez, Director of Strategic Alliances, Solyco Capital
Jay Shaffer, Market Director, VentureSouth
Expect a candid conversation around:
What makes a business truly “investment ready”
Differences between angel, seed, and alternative capital
Common mistakes founders make when raising capital
How to think beyond traditional funding models
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs in scalable industries including health tech, fintech, logistics, robotics, manufacturing, creative services, and consumer packaged goods.
Come ready to learn, rethink, and refine your funding strategy.