The Underdog Fund was established by Christopher Trott, Dawn Van Scoter, and Glenn Stearns. Mr. Stearns, the private mortgage mogul, seeded the fund and advises the team at their request. The Underdog Fund is currently managed by the Small Business Development Center who will help counsel and keep the fund on track for perpetual growth. The fund hopes to offer much-needed funds to local entrepreneurs in Erie, PA who are in need of a hand-up vs. a hand-out.