Funding Foundations: Pre-Qualifying for SBA and Small Business Loans
• 12:15PM - 12:45PM • Workshop Room 2
Master the "pre-flight check" for business capital. Funding Foundations reveals the mechanics of SBA eligibility, turning pre-qualification into a strategic advantage. Learn to see your venture through a lender's eyes and build a bankable roadmap.
Presented by:
Kelsey Close Banesco USA
A St. Petersburg native and USF Finance graduate, Kelsey Close serves as VP, SBA BDO at Banesco USA. She pairs her years of deep underwriting expertise with a relationship-driven approach to help business owners nationwide secure capital. Specializing in industries from manufacturing to childcare, Kelsey prides herself on navigating complex loan structures with ease. When she isn’t closing deals, she is a busy wife and mom to two young boys.
A St. Petersburg native and USF Finance graduate, Kelsey Close serves as VP, SBA BDO at Banesco USA. She pairs her years of deep underwriting expertise with a relationship-driven approach to help business owners nationwide secure capital. Specializing in industries from manufacturing to childcare, Kelsey prides herself on navigating complex loan structures with ease. When she isn’t closing deals, she is a busy wife and mom to two young boys.
Victor Uranga Banesco USA
Victor Uranga is a 30-year banking veteran specializing in strategic growth and capital for commercial businesses. Since pivoting from wealth management at Morgan Stanley in 2003, he has served as a dedicated partner to business owners navigating complex financial landscapes.
An FIU alumnus, Victor is equally at home in the boardroom, on a fishing boat, or octagon-side at a UFC match. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for 27 years and enjoys life with his two adult children and their senior Dachshund, Buzz.
Victor Uranga is a 30-year banking veteran specializing in strategic growth and capital for commercial businesses. Since pivoting from wealth management at Morgan Stanley in 2003, he has served as a dedicated partner to business owners navigating complex financial landscapes.
An FIU alumnus, Victor is equally at home in the boardroom, on a fishing boat, or octagon-side at a UFC match. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for 27 years and enjoys life with his two adult children and their senior Dachshund, Buzz.