This column is sponsored by
BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
“Disruption creates space for entrepreneurs.” — Kevin Sneader and Shubham Singhal, McKinsey & Company
The health pandemic fundamentally changed the way we do business. In 2020, we began operating in a changed world, conducting business online and virtually.
According to an insightful article by McKinsey & Company, our “new normal” is changing how we do business in the short and long term. In 2021, entrepreneurship numbers are up, and the need for technology is high. Access to capital is paramount to ensure an entrepreneur can access the tools they need to compete. How do we blend the increase in small business formation and the ongoing need to access capital to new and existing businesses?