Many entrepreneurs assume that if a bank declines their application, their growth journey stops there. In reality, a range of funding options exist to help businesses unlock growth, create jobs and build long-term resilience. This session brings together entrepreneurs and Responsible Finance to talk honestly about what's out there: the routes beyond traditional lending, what it takes to be funding-ready, and how to use capital strategically to accelerate growth. Hear insight into how entrepreneurs secured funding, where they expanded their business, and how they positioned themselves to scale sustainably, alongside practical guidance on the support available through Responsible Finance and the CDFI network.