Entrepreneurship 101: Debt vs equity
Entrepreneurship 101
This week’s Entrepreneurship 101 session focussed on different types of entrepreneurship and about the resources required in each case — particularly cash needs. We discussed the pros and cons of debt vs equity financing.
This Week’s Question
If you were to start you new venture today, would you favour debt or equity financing (assuming that you are going to need some capital to start your venture)? Why?
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- Session presentation - Dial-up connection (mp4)
- Session presentation - Broadband connection (mp4)
- Presentation (PDF)
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As the VP of Partner Programs at MaRS, Tony ensures that our external and internal programs work together. Tony also advises entrepreneurs and high growth companies, particularly in environmental, advanced materials and manufacturing markets, with a special emphasis on mentoring and development of entrepreneurs.