Jo-Ann Rolle, Ph.D. - Dean, Medgar Evers College, City University of NY
"Entrepreneurs and small businesses face significant barriers in accessing the financing needed to grow and create jobs. The antiquated process for obtaining financing creates under-served communities and this is a reality we contend with on a daily basis while supporting entrepreneurs both on campus and in the community. Our work with SourceFunding.org is designed to streamline that process in order to level the playing field for all entrepreneurs."
Alissa Donnell - Coordinator, Agriculture Business Program, Jefferson Community College, State University of NY
"Agricultural businesses are crucial to the American economy. Providing this sector with a streamlined process for accessing financing will promote innovation, job creation, & economic vitality in rural communities throughout the nation. I'm very pleased to be collaborating with SourceFunding.org.”
Janet Davas - Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Expert
"As a mentor with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that social entrepreneurs and small businesses face when it comes to accessing the funding they need to launch or expand their businesses and create quality jobs. Women, for example, only received 4% of all the capital loaned to small businesses last year. SourceFunding.org is fostering financial inclusion, community development, job creation, and pathways to economic stability for historically underserved and marginalized populations and is designed to be the nation’s first responsible and low-cost alternative to the many “predatory” online lenders currently in the marketplace."
Mary Alice Smothers - Nationally Recognized Community Development Expert
“Throughout my career working in a community with the highest levels of poverty concentration among African Americans and Latino Americans in the US, I’ve seen how entrepreneurship is a pathway out of poverty leading to sustainable and self sufficient families. However, I’ve also seen that so many youth entrepreneurs and family businesses in our community, and in under-served communities all throughout the country, struggle to access the low-cost financing needed to grow and create jobs. I’m proud to be working with SourceFunding.org to promote an inclusive financial system that levels the playing-field for all entrepreneurs."
Francine Hardaway, Ph.D. - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Arizona State University
"My experience working with entrepreneurs in the fields of STEM, new media, and technology has shown me that the challenge of accessing low-cost financing is widespread and limits growth and opportunity. Women in particular face considerable barriers in accessing financing and I'm pleased to be advising on the development of SourceFunding.org, which will address this challenge, democratize access to capital, and level the playing field for all entrepreneurs."
Ashley Warmington, Entrepreneur & CEO of Cozy Oasis
“Searching for financing to grow my company took a lot of time away from running my business and each lender handed me a big stack of application forms. SourceFunding.org on the other hand was able to match me with the right funding from the most trusted source and on the first attempt — saving significant time and money — all with the assistance of a personal Funding Advocate looking out for my best interests and assisting throughout the process and when I ran into issues with the lender.”
Sue Ellen Allen - Social Entrepreneur Featured by Obama White House
Excerpt from Speech at White House: "In order to revitalize the economy, we must repurpose existing jobs while creating many more. Through our partnership with SourceFunding.org, for example, we’ll be providing at least $50 million in small business funding to not only support those transitioning out of prison but also those working in the system who will be transitioning to new roles as the prison population declines. Our work with SourceFunding.org and their foundation and university partners aim to have an economic impact of over 1 billion dollars."
Sara Brainard, Entrepreneur
"Although women operate over 40% of U.S. businesses, they only received 4% of the business financing last year, and it’s rewarding to support a company that’s not only working to support women in business but leveling the playing field for ALL entrepreneurs."
Sara Touey, Entrepreneur
"As a student entrepreneur, working with the founder of SourceFunding.org and his initiatives was an incredibly valuable opportunity that enriched my educational experience. I've also seen first hand how other student-run enterprises have benefited from working with Mr. Short, as well. Whether a quick consultation or a long-term partnership, you will always be considered family. It is a unique experience that you will find nowhere else."
Joe Cunningham, Entrepreneur
"Working with SourceFunding.org founder Michael Short is an incredible experience. He has an unmatched drive and enthusiasm, coupled with a deep knowledge of world affairs and also the way to impact them in the most profound way. He is one of the most professional people I have ever met or worked with, and one of the hardest workers for that matter. He teaches by example and I would work with him again in a heartbeat. He is a major asset to any project or organization he lends his expertise to. Proud to work with him."
Jim Joseph - Dean, Madden School of Business, LeMoyne College
"SourceFunding.org founder W. Michael Short has a wealth of experience and keen insight into social entrepreneurship and the potential it has to change people’s lives. Our students will benefit greatly from the types of initiatives that he will develop in collaboration with the Madden School."
Maren King - Director, Center for Community Design Research, College of Environmental Science & Forestry, State University of NY
“Access to capital limits tech transfer and the launch of high growth and high impact ventures developing out of our nation’s colleges and universities. Bringing the financing process up to speed will help accelerate efforts throughout the country to capitalize on underutilized properties and capacities of our institutions of higher education.”