America’s first major crowdfunding project was the Statue of Liberty.

Our most valuable asset to date has been having a diverse team that is open to discussion and determined to help our company grow.

I am Karen Melonie Gould, the Founder & CEO of the fastest growing Alternative Business Finance Platform in the UK…

My name is Tomas Diaz and I am the CEO of flexReceipts, a three year old company based in Orlando, Florida. This is my first major entrepreneurial venture. I grew up in an entrepreneurial family and have always wanted to build my own company. I am motivated by competition, a desire to succeed, and a fear of failure.

This article is the first in a series featuring women entrepreneurs, female founders and their companies. We at FundingSage hope these founders’ stories about startup funding will inspire and motivate you as you undertake your own funding journey.