Covers: Alternative funding methods such as revenue-based investment, equity crowdfunding, community crowdfunding, debt-based options such as small business loans, credit and more.

Educator: Matt Allen is an ex software dev, ex technical co-founder, ex tech recruiter, ex AWS, and now investor, advisor and board member. He likes VC, but loves founders who are building solid enduring tech companies. He believes that not all ambitious founders need venture capital. Founder at Pick & Shovel.