Claudia Scott

She's the Director of Entrepreneurial Access and Kiva NWA at Startup Junkie, where she leads efforts to expand access to capital for small businesses and historically underserved entrepreneurs across northwest Arkansas. read more >

The funds will be used to match crowdfunded loans to startups in Washington and Benton counties. read more >

Startup Junkie has renewed its partnership with Fayetteville through 2026 to provide free entrepreneurial resources and programming, with an added focus on supporting underserved entrepreneurs and the arts community. read more >

The nonprofit, which says it emphasizes "character over credit," offers funding opportunities to small business owners who may not qualify for traditional loans. read more >

The nonprofit, whose work has been facilitated by Startup Junkie Foundation of Fayetteville, has now provided more than $800,000 in interest-free loans to the community since it launched in late 2019. read more >

Claudia Scott has been hired as management engagement adviser for the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce in Bentonville. read more >