Full episode details here: https://links.growthandscaling.com/447 Join us for an exciting episode featuring Claudia Scott, a key player in Northwest Arkansas's entrepreneurial scene! As the Director of the Kiva Northwest Arkansas Hub and head of inclusive entrepreneurship at Startup Junkie, Claudia empowers underserved entrepreneurs. Hear how she helped a woman turn a failed candy business into a success with Kiva loans and Startup Junkie's support. Claudia also tackles post-COVID economic challenges and the region's shift from a Walmart-centric economy to a thriving startup hub. Don't miss "How Claudia Scott Transforms Startups in Northwest Arkansas"—tune in now! Is your company ready to scale up? Take our FREE assessment to find out! Discover your Growth Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.https://growthreadiness.com/assessment Join our Growth Readiness Workshop to become a growth walker and master effective scaling strategies for increased profitability and rapid business growth: https://growthreadiness.com/workshop Supercharge your outreach with the advanced tools from outreach.withmoku.com. Seamlessly enhance your communication strategy and achieve your business goals! Ways to connect with Claudia Scott: Website: http://startupjunkie.org/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/startup_junkie Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiapscott/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupjunkie/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-junkie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DvdrBGZkf26aFNenMmayC?si=5y3938C-SMyKfWMNTtontw What’s in this episode: 01:33 Who is our guest for today 01:50  What is Startup Junkie according to her 02:50 Who does she say the program aims to help 04:00 What does she describe Kiva's role in helping startups 05:28 How does Kiva gather funds for startups 06:32 What advice does she give to those in the launch phase 07:41 How does she explain the benefit of panels and VC expert sessions? 08:20 What challenges does she see startups face besides funding? 09:44 What makes Northwest Arkansas an attractive startup hub according to her? 10:23 captainscouncil.com 12:26 How does she suggest successful entrepreneurs can contribute to the startup community 14:26 What example of a startup success story does she share 15:58 What unique product did her successful startup client create 17:08 What gave her hope that the startup would succeed 19:18 What does she say about the importance of community and networking for startups 20:49 How does the subject matter expert program help new entrepreneurs I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between  Cloudia Scott, and ⭐️Todd Westra If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you! 1. Subscribe and Listen to ⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra ⁠ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. https://content.toddwestra.com/ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. ⁠https://captainscouncil.com/home⁠4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects.   ⁠https://outreach.withmoku.com/