On this episode of Banking on KC, David Geenens, Director of the Thompson Center for Integrity in Finance and Economics at Benedictine College, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss Spark Tank, an innovative initiative that combines business education, team support and venture philanthropy to build businesses in under-resourced communities. 

Tune in to discover:

• How Spark Tank is creating economic opportunities and launching businesses in cities like Ferguson, Missouri.
• The role ethics and social equity play in the program’s unique approach to entrepreneurship.
• How venture philanthropy bridges the capital gap in marginalized communities.
• Why Kansas City is next in line for Spark Tank’s expansion.

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