05 May
From the Desk of Tracey Greene, CBIC Executive Director
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On Monday, we hosted CBIC Tech Talk: Capital Clarity—a practical, no‑nonsense conversation designed to help founders better understand the funding landscape and what readiness really requires.
“The wrong capital at the wrong time can do real damage. The right capital—paired with readiness—can unlock growth.”
This edition is about connecting the dots:
Clarity → Readiness → Execution
Start with the Right Framework
This week’s Tech Talk brought together real‑world practitioners from:
- Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (Bo Grist)
- Atlantic Union Bank (Matt Laird)
- ICAP (Dan Myers)
- 434 Accelerator (David Touve)
- Venture Central & Charlottesville Angel Network (Rebecca Haydock)
What we covered:
- The full capital landscape (debt, equity, grants, accelerators, and more)
- What “readiness” really means before pursuing funding
- How lenders and investors evaluate risk and opportunity
- Why proof—not projection—wins
Key takeaway: Capital without readiness destroys value.
Tracey Greene (she / her / hers)
Executive Director, Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)
Co-founder and Executive Director, Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN)