MICA X Ignite Capital
Design Methodologies
Human Centered Design Research I Qualitative Data Collection I
Year: 2024
Collaborators: Alston Watson, Audrey Randazzo, Carley Bran, DJ Fleming, Kaelyn Ching, and Shannon Willing, Imani Jackson, Beth Pieper
This project examined the financial landscape for social entrepreneurs through a combination of qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, community insights, and data synthesis. The aim was to uncover both the challenges and opportunities in accessing funding and support systems tailored to mission-driven enterprises.
The findings were consolidated into a visual report and presentation, which was shared with Ignite Capital and its partners for review and feedback. The process sparked valuable conversations around how funding models can be reimagined to better serve underrepresented and impact-oriented funders and entrepreneurs.
