David Ponraj
davidponraj.bsky.social
David Ponraj
@davidponraj.bsky.social
CEO @EIC - Startup Space platform for programs and small businesses.
Better Data = More Funding. Funding is the lifeblood for so many ESOs. No more fuzzy numbers. Set up in minutes, not months. Watch real-time data flow automatically. Help more businesses. Secure future funding. Prove your value.
#ImpactMeasurement #GrantFunding #EconomicDevelopment #NonprofitTech
March 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We can do hard things and we must do hard things.

The easy stuff is just jargon.

It’s time to stop the righteous indignation and start helping small businesses and entrepreneurs figure out how to make money.

#equity #economicmobility #smallbusiness #wealthcreation #hardthings
March 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#USTreasury released their #CDFI annual report. Are we doing enough with the tax payer funded #CDFI program? The unregulated #privatelending marketplace is where most #smallbusinesses get their #capital today due to risk averse banks and restrictions that CDFI lending has. Can we do better?
January 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The 2024 State Small Business Credit Initiative report is out. It shows that we were able to meaningfully expand capital access for small businesses, drive job creation and business growth.

Here is the full study: lnkd.in/eCKfenzB
January 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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December 9, 2024 at 1:59 PM
The path to leadership is a long and winding road. Such guideposts sustain us and illuminate our way.

#leadership
November 25, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Entrepreneurs transform communities and small businesses are catalysts for social change.
November 18, 2024 at 8:37 AM