MaC Venture Capital Founders Featured on the Forbes Next 1000 2021
America is rich in small businesses. These enterprises account for over 30 million U.S. businesses and some two-thirds of net new jobs. While venture-backed startups generally skew white, male and coastal, these Main Street companies actually look like—and drive—America. To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes has created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, these new faces will number 1,000 by year’s end. Let’s get started with the first class of 250 standouts.
Topper Luciani
Founder, Goodfair
AGE: 38
RESIDENCE: Houston, Texas
Goodfair is hiring! Check out open roles.
Travis Holoway
Cofounder, SoLo Funds
While working as a financial advisor, Holoway was frustrated by the way the many Americans who live paycheck-to-paycheck are treated by the financial system, and particularly predatory payday lenders. In 2018, Holoway founded SoLo Funds, a mobile lending marketplace that connects people willing to lend money with borrowers in need of cash. Borrowers set their terms and lenders can agree to accept or move on; loans are capped at $1,000.
AGE: 32
RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, California
SoLo Funds is hiring! Check out open roles.