Meet our team

Founder and President

Isabel Casillas Guzman is a distinguished leader in entrepreneurship and small business development, and is recognized for her unique blend of public service and hands-on business operational experience.

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With a career dedicated to understanding and addressing the critical challenges faced by small businesses and startups, Isabel offers perspective on advancing economic opportunity, innovation and competition through entrepreneurship. At the heart of her work is understanding capital markets, market access issues, and support resources necessary for thriving businesses and economies. Isabel's leadership at the SBA delivering transformative reforms and engaging directly with thousands of small business owners nation-wide, combined with her personal entrepreneurial experience, positions her with expertise on the key elements that drive organizational growth, impact and success outcomes.