What does it take to fund a dream? In this episode, CIC Executive Director Danny Knee sits down with Kiva’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Associate Reteisha Byrd for a fast-paced conversation breaking down how Kiva works, for both borrowers and lenders.

Who should apply? How much can you raise? Do you need perfect credit? (Spoiler: no.) Plus, how anyone can become a lender and support entrepreneurs right here in Southern Arizona, or around the world. If you’ve been thinking about starting or growing your business, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how community-powered lending is opening doors across Southern Arizona.