Podcasts about Crowdfunding

Send us a textFundraising doesn't have to be a black box or a waiting game. We sit down with Woodie, co-founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors and a key architect behind the JOBS Act crowdfunding rules, to map a founder-first path that fuses data, community, and disciplined execution. From Wall Street to Silicon Valley to Washington, Woodie's journey reveals why regulation crowdfunding has unlocked billions for startups in thousands of cities—and how the next wave of “influestors” will power growth far beyond traditional venture hubs.We dig into investor sentiment as a real-time signal of demand: daily check counts, dollars committed, and momentum curves that predict funding velocity and downstream success. Then we get practical about valuations—why sober pricing wins, how to benchmark with a 10,000-offering dataset, and the milestone-driven cadence that earns step-ups. You'll hear the three signals Woody watches before any meeting, the pitfalls of algorithmic overconfidence, and where human diligence—team, moat, market timing—still decides outcomes.The conversation flips the script on marketing too. Customers who become investors don't just write checks; they evangelize, bring sales, and defend your brand in public. We share the playbook for turning a raise into a launch, engaging comment threads as social proof, and structuring cap tables that signal either viral scale (many backers) or strategic conviction (larger checks). Expect candid talk on time costs, legal prep, and the founder mindset required to tune out naysayers while staying responsive and transparent.If you're building outside the usual VC corridors or simply want smarter capital, this is your roadmap: calibrate valuation with data, engineer sentiment with story, prove revenue momentum, and let your community carry the signal. Subscribe, share with a builder who needs this, and leave a review with the biggest funding question you want answered next.Support the show

Send us a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast TodayHave Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Calm down, it's OK, you've got this. You can do it, it will be OK.”- Sherwood NeissExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesWhat if the fastest path to raising capital has nothing to do with VCs, banks, or traditional gatekeepers? Sherwood “Woodie” Neiss helped write the law that unlocked billions in previously inaccessible funding, and in this explosive conversation he exposes the hidden playbook founders can use right now to raise capital directly from their communities.02:15 How Woodie went from Wall Street to Silicon Valley11:00 Why your customers may be your most powerful investors13:30 The fight to modernize 1933 securities laws22:00 The shock rise of healthcare and biotech in crowdfunding24:15 How investors become strategic partners28:00 The step-by-step of working with Crowdfund Capital Advisors31:00 What the algorithm revealed about VC follow-on rounds35:00 The Crowdfundomics equation explained42:00 Simple actions founders can take in the next 90 days43:00 Why today's capital markets are shifting faster than everClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/499Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do AboutUnlock Your Lucrative Exit and Secure Your Legacy

What happens when three outsiders try to reinvent access to money… during the worst financial crisis in decades?Before Kickstarter.Before GoFundMe.Before crowdfunding became a thing, there was Indiegogo, an idea born from frustration, inequity, and more than 93 rejections from investors.It was a funding platform built not for banks, studios or gatekeepers… but for everybody else.In this episode, co-founders Danae Ringelmann and Slava Rubin reveal the unpolished and often painful story behind Indiegogo — from digging into savings accounts, to fighting over strategy, to grinning and bearing it when their idea was dismissed as “cute.” You'll hear how their mission was shaped by loss of parents, financial instability, and a fundamental belief in fairness.How the 2008 crash nearly killed the company before it began.And how in the end, Indiegogo helped spark a massive cultural shift—proving that anyone, anywhere, could bring an idea to life.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How gatekeepers underestimate outsiders' ideasHow grief and personal history shape entrepreneurial courageHow to recover from 93 “no's” Why making money matters, but maintaining your values matters even more How co-founder conflict can sharpen (or break) a companyWhy Indiegogo didn't become Kickstarter — and what founders can learn from thatHow to know when it's time to walk away from your own companyTIMESTAMPS: 0:05:34 - Slava's childhood, and the deep loss that shaped his worldview0:09:00 - Danae's first lesson in leadership… from her dad's moving business0:12:43 - “Hollywood Meets Wall Street:” the emotional spark that led to Indiegogo0:18:43 - The Golden Gate conversation where Slava asked, “Why not put this on the internet?“ 0:32:56 - Building Indiegogo: mismatched personalities, big arguments, and the first 10 campaigns0:40:22 - The 2008 crash hits: 93 investor rejections and many moments of truth0:46:53 - Expanding beyond film: the inevitable pivot that ignited explosive growth0:54:04 - Internal evolution: roles, titles, hires, and the first taste of real scale 0:59:56 - Why the founders eventually stepped away — and why some opportunities were squandered1:05:19 - The legacy: how Indiegogo reshaped culture, creativity, and opportunity1:09:44 - Bonus: Small Business Spotlight This episode was produced by Katherine Sypher, with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Chris Maccini. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Jimmy Keeley.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYouTube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 262 - Andrew, Sean and Donnie discuss how your crowdfunding business should build community from lessons learned from the 1948 film classic 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Must Watch Episodes

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Triffst du Entscheidungen in deiner Musikkarriere, oder schiebst du sie vor dir her, bis Monate ins Land ziehen? Vielleicht willst du seit Ewigkeiten releasen, Fördermittel beantragen oder ein Crowdfunding starten, aber dein Kopf findet immer neue Gründe, warum du »noch nicht so weit« bist. Also wartest du. Und wartest. Und genau in diesem Warten verlierst du Tempo, Sichtbarkeit und letztlich auch Geld. In dieser Podcastfolge spreche ich darüber, warum nicht deine einzelnen Entscheidungen über Erfolg oder Misserfolg bestimmen, sondern deine Fähigkeit, überhaupt zu entscheiden – immer wieder. Ich zeige dir, weshalb Perfektion dein Tempo killt, warum Stillstand mehr weh tut als eine vermeintlich falsche Entscheidung und wie du dir mit einer einfachen Entscheidungsmatrix das Leben als Musikerin* leichter machst. Du erfährst, wie du aus dem Rumgeeiere rauskommst, welche Fragen dir in 30 Sekunden helfen, eine klare Entscheidung zu treffen und wie du mit Mini-Commitments in deine Rolle hineinwächst. **In dieser Podcastfolge lernst du:**

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1279. La campaña de crowdfunding de Podnights Madrid de este año me ha llevado a una reflexión que llevaba tiempo rondándome la cabeza y que hoy, por fin, he decidido poner en voz alta, quizá más para ordenarme yo mismo que para otra cosa. Estos días de cierre de temporada, de festivos, de balances inevitables y de cierta prisa silenciosa, me he encontrado mirando esta iniciativa que tanto me ha dado durante once años desde un ángulo un poco más íntimo.Llevo semanas preparando este episodio. Literalmente semanas. Cuando diseño la campaña de Podnights Madrid siempre marco en el calendario varios hitos narrativos para comentarlos en el podcast, porque sé que este espacio es (y siempre ha sido) mi altavoz principal para mover el proyecto. Pero también porque, a estas alturas, hablar de estos ciclos de podcast en directo es casi hablar de mí mismo. Sin embargo, llegados al ecuador, esta vez no tenía muy claro qué iba a contar. Esperaba tener buenas noticias, algún patrocinador confirmado, algún podcast más apuntado… ya sabes, esa sensación de movimiento que, aunque no solucione nada, te da cierto respiro. Y no las tenía. Lo que sí tenía era una mezcla rara entre inquietud y serenidad. Como digo en el capítulo, una “intranquila tranquilidad” que no sabría definir mejor. Y es ahí donde la campaña de crowdfunding empezó a convertirse en algo más que una cifra, y más que un objetivo económico. Empezó a convertirse en un espejo. Uno que a veces cuesta mirar. Es verdad que van entrando apoyos. Es verdad que algunos proyectos ya están confirmados. Es verdad que queda tiempo. Pero también es verdad que este año noto algo distinto. No sé si es la fecha, la economía, la atención dispersa en estas semanas previas a Navidad o simplemente que las cosas cambian y, como creador, tengo que aceptarlo. Y aun así, en mitad de todo esto, han pasado dos cosas que me han recolocado. La primera, el comentario de Chus sobre Robe Iniesta como “modernizador del crowdfunding”. Ese relato de cómo grabaron el primer disco de Extremoduro gracias al apoyo económico previo de desconocidos que confiaron antes siquiera de escuchar una nota. No tenía ni idea de esa historia. Y de pronto me vi a mí mismo oyéndola con una sonrisa torpe, pensando: “pues igual llevo años haciendo exactamente eso, pero con podcast”. Y la segunda, mi participación en la iniciativa “Adopta mi Mente” de SinOficina. Algo que nada tiene que ver con el podcasting, pero donde, curiosamente, lo que más valoraba la gente era precisamente lo mismo que intento ofrecer cada vez que lanzo un ciclo de Podnights: tiempo, atención y experiencia. Me sorprendió ver que reservaron mis sesiones en minutos, incluso más rápido de lo que yo imaginaba. Y sí, fue un pequeño chute de energía cuando más falta me hacía. Al final, mi relación con Podnights Madrid siempre ha tenido un componente emocional que va más allá de si se financia o no. Yo pongo horas, pongo material, pongo mis nervios y pongo mi nombre. Pero quienes ponen el dinero (y con ello el verdadero combustible del proyecto) son otras personas. Ese equilibrio siempre me ha parecido profundamente bonito. Porque uno puede organizar, producir, insistir, grabar y convocar, pero si nadie lo respalda, no existe. Y que durante once años sí haya existido… eso ya es un regalo. Aun así, me gusta ser honesto. Hoy no sé qué va a pasar. No sé si llegaremos al mínimo, no sé si habrá ciclo 2026, y no sé si quizá sea el momento de reinventar la fórmula. Pero lo que sí sé es que esta campaña de crowdfunding me ha recordado por qué empecé a hacerlo: para crear un punto de encuentro real, físico, donde podcasters y oyentes se miren a la cara. Un sitio donde alguien pueda decir: “Ojalá hubiera algo así donde yo vivo”, y yo pueda sentir que, de alguna forma, esto merece la pena. Si al final sale adelante, lo celebraremos como siempre. Y si no sale… pues tocará inventar otra excusa para seguir impulsando el podcasting. Pero de momento, mientras quede tiempo, seguiré empujando con toda mi energía, porque creo de verdad que estas cinco noches merecen existir. Y porque, para qué engañarnos, a mí también me merecen la pena.Descubre la campaña de crowdfunding del ciclo de Podnights Madrid 2026 en Verkami: https://podnightsmadrid.com/Si quieres más información sobre la iniciativa 'Adopta mi mente' puedes hacerlo entrando aquí: https://sinoficina.com/adoptamimente_____________ ¡Gracias por pasarte 'Al otro lado del micrófono' un día más para seguir aprendiendo sobre podcasting! Si quieres descubrir cómo puedes unirte a la comunidad o a los diferentes canales donde está presente este podcast, te invito a visitar https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/unete Además, puedes apoyar el proyecto mediante un pequeño impulso mensual, desde un granito de café mensual hasta un brunch digital. Descubre las diferentes opciones entrando en: https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/cafe. También puedes apoyar el proyecto a través de tus compras en Amazon mediante mi enlace de afiliados https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/amazon La voz que puedes escuchar en la intro del podcast es de Juan Navarro Torelló (PoniendoVoces) y el diseño visual es de Antonio Poveda. La dirección, grabación y locución corre a cargo de Jorge Marín. La sintonía que puedes escuchar en cada capítulo ha sido creada por Jason Show y se titula: 2 Above Zero.  'Al otro lado del micrófono' es una creación de EOVE Productora.

I don't do well with injustice.  -Christine Anastos 10 years ago, environmental engineer Christine Anastos knew something was wrong with her health.  When tests came back normal, her care team suggested Christine see a psychiatrist.   Her answer?  “There's nothing wrong with my brain.  I know my body well.”    It wasn't long before Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer.  The suspected cause?   Environmental hazards.   The company Christine was working for as an environmental engineer had been dumping toxins into the Hudson River, and she became a whistleblower, reaching a settlement and using those funds to do good.   Today, she is the founder of a public benefit corporation called www.connect-and-thrive.com.  The mission?  To bridge the gap between conventional medicine and a holistic approach to healing.   Says Christine:  “true healing is not a destination.  It is a lifelong journey. Balancing mind, body, and spirit is the key to becoming healthy again.” Her website is a marketplace where women find evidence-based healing modalities and products not usually covered by insurance. Crowdfunding campaigns called “Kitty Funds” make powerful healing possible. Says Christine:  “Success is making a positive difference in the lives of people who are suffering. Kindness matters.” #healing #breastcancer #hope #candyoterry 

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Justin: What I try to do is…bring that authenticity to our clients in everything that we do.Success in crowdfunding isn't just about having a great product or service—it's about building a community that rallies behind your mission. This idea was central to my conversation with Justin Starbird, CEO of The Aebli Group, in today's episode. Justin highlighted that the real “silver bullet” for a successful crowdfunding campaign is the strength of an engaged community.“From our experience, a lot of times that secret weapon…is the community that they have amassed around their mission,” Justin explained. He emphasized that mission-driven companies often have an edge because their stories resonate deeply with their supporters, creating a foundation for passionate engagement.Justin shared how his team works with companies to authentically communicate their vision and values in ways that connect with people. “It's really important to be able to tell a story that's compelling, that's authentic, that's true to who they are,” he said.Justin and his team recently worked with Organic Transit, a company bringing back its innovative solar-electric bicycle, the ELF. The company's founder, Rob Cotter, turned to crowdfunding after a challenging bankruptcy. With The Aebli Group's help, Organic Transit is now raising funds on Wefunder to scale its ELF 3.0—a modernized, Eco-friendly version of its original product. Justin noted that the campaign's success is rooted in the loyal community Organic Transit had already built, which helped them pre-sell over 800 vehicles and log 10 million miles.Through storytelling, community engagement, and a focus on authenticity, Justin and his team enable mission-driven companies to thrive. “At the end of the day, it's still the mission, the vision, the goal of the company, and their authenticity,” he said.By building campaigns that connect with communities, Justin and The Aebli Group are transforming crowdfunding into a powerful tool for both raising capital and creating meaningful change.tl;dr:Today's episode explores how mission-driven storytelling creates community engagement for crowdfunding success.Guest Justin Starbird shares insights on building authentic marketing campaigns that resonate with investors.Justin describes working with Organic Transit to revive its solar-electric bicycle, the ELF 3.0.The Aebli Group uses authenticity to help startups foster trust and build meaningful connections.Justin's superpower, authenticity, is key to creating campaigns that leave lasting impacts.How to Develop Authenticity As a SuperpowerJustin's superpower is authenticity. He described it as being unafraid to share hard truths with clients and always striving to leave things better than he found them. “What I try to do is…bring that authenticity to our clients in everything that we do,” he explained. Justin emphasized that authenticity fosters trust, builds communities, and ensures long-term success for businesses.Justin shared a personal analogy to explain his approach to authenticity. He recalled hiring a yard-cleaning service and finding a Coke can left in the brush after they finished. Though small, the oversight eroded his confidence in the team's attention to detail. That lesson shaped Justin's ethos at The Aebli Group: always go the extra mile. By doing the “small things” right, like addressing potential blind spots, his team ensures their campaigns resonate with clients and communities.Tips for Developing Authenticity as a Strength:Be Vulnerable: Acknowledge weaknesses and lean into them to foster genuine connections.Address Blind Spots: Identify potential risks or challenges and confront them openly.Focus on Community: Build trust by staying true to your values and mission.Always Go the Extra Mile: Pay attention to small details that demonstrate care and commitment.By following Justin's example and advice, you can make authenticity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileJustin Starbird (he/him):CEO and Founder, The Aebli Group (pronounced ABE-Lee)About The Aebli Group: At The Aebli Group (TAG), we help innovators, founders, and established companies plan, execute, and optimize crowdfunding campaigns that build community, humanize your brand, and drive sustainable growth. Crowdfunding campaigns require a unique blend of strategy, storytelling, and platform knowledge. Companies choose us because we:Have deep experience navigating crowdfunding platforms and have led multiple successful campaigns by understanding how to leverage each platform's unique audience and dynamics Combine marketing strategy with human-centered engagementHelp clients avoid pitfalls while maximizing funding potentialTurn campaigns into long-term growth engines, not just one-off eventsOur clients have successfully raised millions of dollars, validated new products, generated media coverage, and built lasting communities.Website: aebligroup.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/AebliGroupBiographical Information: Justin Starbird is the CEO and Founder of The Aebli Group (pronounced Abe-Lee), a full-service marketing agency focused on assisting founders in the crowdfunding space. Additionally, TAG is an experienced B2B marketing agency that specializes in the medical device, medical technology, and manufacturing industries. He has built his company into an industry leader by focusing on the details that help push clients to the next level. Most recently, Justin and the TAG Team launched the TAG Awards. The inaugural TAG Awards will spotlight the MedTech and Healthcare sectors, underscoring The Aebli Group's long-standing commitment to driving success in these essential industries. With advancements in medical technology and healthcare delivery shaping the future of patient care, this focused awards program aims to honor the companies, products, and leaders redefining the standards of excellence in these fields.Justin is also dedicated to his community and has been recognized with the prestigious “Spirit of America” and “Local Hero” awards for his volunteerism and philanthropy. Today, Justin lives in Maine with his loving wife, two beautiful daughters, and two dogs.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/justinstarbirdPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/justin.starbirdSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, and BabyQuip. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific, will bring together four mission-driven founders—Fran Maier (BabyQuip), Farooq Zama (CureValue), Andrei Evulet (Jetoptera), and Erin Martin (Pump For Joy)—as they present their companies live to a national audience on e360tv, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Hosted by Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., this special broadcast showcases entrepreneurs raising capital to solve real-world problems across family travel, healthcare access, disaster response aviation, and maternal health. Viewers are encouraged to watch the live pitches and then continue the experience by joining the Private Investor Session immediately following the broadcast, where attendees can engage directly with founders, ask deeper questions, and explore their active investment offerings in a focused, off-air environment. Whether you are an active investor or simply interested in the future of mission-driven innovation, this event offers a rare opportunity to witness purpose-driven companies in action and connect with them directly after the show.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, will feature Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., leading a session on “Designing a Winning Marketing Strategy for Your Investment Offering.” Drawing on his deep experience in impact crowdfunding and investment storytelling, Devin will break down the essential elements of building a marketing strategy that attracts, engages, and converts potential investors. Participants will learn how to identify and reach the right audience, craft messages that build trust, and develop a promotional plan that supports sustained momentum throughout a raise. Whether you're preparing for your first regulated investment crowdfunding campaign or looking to strengthen an ongoing one, this SuperCrowdHour will provide the insights and practical frameworks you need to elevate your offering and boost investor participation.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don't miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.CfPA President-elect's Vision for 2026 with Brian Belley, December 17 at 2:00 PM ET – reserve your spot now!If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

"Dragonbane - Deutsche Ausgabe & Die Grüne Ebene" vom Uhrwerk Verlag war Ende 2023 das erste Crowdfunding unter der damals noch nicht erschienenen ELF-Lizenz von Ulisses (und natürlich unter der Dragonbane-Lizenz). Die Produkte sind noch nicht erschienen, daher fragen Engor und wir Patric Götz persönlich, wie es um das Crowdfunding steht.Hier geht es zum Video: https://youtu.be/ICc78V4Q6DU-------------------------------Alle Infos und Links findest Du im Blog:https://hinter-dem-schwarzen-auge.de/wie-steht-es-um-die-gruene-ebene-der-talk-mit-patric-goetz-und-engor-26-dsa-fantalk/Alle Streams, Fantalks & AVENTURIA-Livestreams findest du auf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hinterdemauge_gtstar/scheduleoder später als Aufzeichnung auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HinterdemAugeDSA-------------------------------Mehr über das Projekt sowie alle HdSA-Kanäle findest Du unter:https://hinter-dem-schwarzen-auge.de/linksSo kannst Du uns unterstützen: https://hinter-dem-schwarzen-auge.de/support/Direkt zur Patreon-Seite: https://www.patreon.com/hinterdemaugeAuf Ko-fi findest Du uns unter: https://ko-fi.com/hinterdemschwarzenauge-------------------------------KAPITEL:0:00:00 Begrüßung0:01:20 Die Vergangenheit - Zum Hintergrund0:21:35 Die Gegenwart - Diskussionen & Kritiken0:53:59 Die Zukunft - Wie geht es weiter?1:04:42 Fragenhagel - Eure Fragen aus Umfrage und Chat-------------------------------Impressum: https://hinter-dem-schwarzen-auge.de/impressumDatenschutzerklärung: https://hinter-dem-schwarzen-auge.de/datenschutzArtwork © 2025 Ulisses Spiele. DAS SCHWARZE AUGE, DIE SCHWARZE KATZE, AVENTURIA, AVENTURIEN, DERE, MYRANOR, THARUN, UTHURIA, RIESLAND und THE DARK EYE sind eingetragene Marken der Ulisses Spiele GmbH, Waldems. Die Verwendung der Grafiken in diesem Podcast/Video erfolgt unter den von Ulisses Spiele erlaubten Richtlinien für Videoinhalte. Eine Verwendung über diese Richtlinien hinaus darf nur nach vorheriger schriftlicher Genehmigung der Ulisses Medien und Spiel Distribution GmbH erfolgen. Weitere © Uhrwerk Verlag.Title music by Panda Beats: https://pandabeatsmusic.com/

La noticia del fallecimiento de Robe Iniesta a los 63 años ha sido analizada en el programa 'Herrera en COPE'. Los comunicadores Alberto Herrera, Jorge Bustos y El Pirata, de Rock FM, han repasado el gran legado del músico, a quien este último ha calificado como "único" por su forma de entender la vida y el arte.El Pirata ha recordado una anécdota que define el carácter pionero del artista. "Lo que ahora se llama crowdfunding, Alberto, no sé si lo pronuncio bien, eso lo inventó hace varias décadas Robe Iniesta". Según ha explicado, el músico recorría los bares de su Plasencia natal pidiendo "1.000 pelas" para poder grabar su primera maqueta a cambio de una copia cuando estuviera lista.Esta actitud indomable marcó toda su carrera. El Pirata ha destacado que "se puso el mundo por montera" y "hizo siempre lo que le dio la gana", llegando a enfrentarse "a los más poderosos organizadores de conciertos del planeta". Y ganó. Sus letras, con imágenes como la del "buitre ...

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Dr. Dale: When I run into a problem, the first thing I have to do is tell myself, don't be afraid. You've solved other problems in the past. You can solve this one.Millions of people worldwide face the devastating impact of cancer, with countless lives lost each year to tumors that no longer respond to existing treatments. Dr. Dale Walker, Co-founder and CEO of The Burlington HC Research Group (BHCRG), is working to change that narrative with her groundbreaking development of a new family of anti-cancer drugs. These drugs have the potential to revolutionize treatment for cancers that have become resistant to current therapies.“We tested our drugs against 15 human cancer cell lines, representative of seven different tissues, and the drug works against all of them,” Dale explained. In the U.S. alone, over 600,000 people die annually from cancer, often because their tumors no longer respond to treatment. Dale's research offers a glimmer of hope for patients and their families.Unlike traditional drug development that focuses on a single compound, Dale and her team have created a family of drugs—called BRG drugs—by combining two FDA-approved ingredients in a novel way. These drugs not only enhance the effectiveness of existing cancer treatments but also demonstrate the ability to kill nearly all cancer cells after a single dose in preclinical studies. “Most anti-cancer agents just slow tumor growth. Ours hit both marks—killing tumor cells at a safe dose level,” she said.With such promising results, Dale and her husband Vernon, who co-leads the research, are pushing forward. However, taking these drugs through the necessary safety and efficacy tests requires significant funding. To accelerate progress, BHCRG is raising capital through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on the FundingHope platform. Crowdfunding offers a faster alternative to traditional funding sources, enabling the Walkers to bypass lengthy government grant timelines.“Crowdfunding is a lifeline. We have family members and friends with cancer. We can't wait years,” Dale shared. For investors, the opportunity to back a potential game-changing cancer therapy is compelling, both for its societal impact and long-term financial potential.Dale's passion and perseverance shine through in her work. Her innovative approach to drug development could save countless lives. Supporting her mission on Funding Hope isn't just an investment in a company—it's an investment in hope.tl;dr:Dale Walker shares her innovative work on new anti-cancer drugs targeting resistant tumors.BHCRG's BRG drugs show promising preclinical results, killing almost all tumor cells with one dose.Dale explains crowdfunding's role in accelerating drug development for life-saving cancer treatments.She discusses perseverance as her superpower, solving challenges by embracing and examining problems.Today's episode highlights how crowdfunding enables investors to support impactful innovations in healthcare.How to Develop Perseverance in Problem-Solving As a SuperpowerDale's superpower is her extraordinary ability to solve complex problems and persevere through challenges. In today's episode, she explained, “When I run into a problem, the first thing I have to do is tell myself, don't be afraid. You've solved other problems in the past. You can solve this one.” Dale emphasized that problems often contain valuable information that leads to solutions, encouraging others to examine challenges closely rather than avoiding them.After discovering that an FDA-approved drug had antiviral activity, Dale faced a seemingly insurmountable challenge: making the drug work effectively in people. “I thought, I will not be able to solve this problem. It's too hard,” she admitted. Yet, she persevered, combining the drug with another FDA-approved ingredient. This breakthrough created the BRG family of cancer drugs, which kill nearly all cancer cells in preclinical studies after a single dose. Her ability to persist through doubt and difficulty exemplifies her superpower.Tips for Developing Perseverance in Problem-Solving:Acknowledge Your Strengths: Remind yourself that you've solved tough problems before and can do it again.Examine Problems Closely: Instead of avoiding challenges, look for clues within the problem itself to guide solutions.Break Down the Problem: Address each component of the challenge one step at a time.Stay Focused: Resist the urge to pivot too quickly; often, solutions lie in persistence.Find Inspiration: Remember the impact your work can have on others to stay motivated.By following Dale's example and advice, you can make perseverance in problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDale M. Walker (she/her):Co-founder, owner, and Chief Executive Officer, The Burlington HC Research Group, Inc. (BHCRG)About The Burlington HC Research Group, Inc. (BHCRG): BHCRG is working to advance a new family of investigational drugs called BRG Therapeutics. Based on pre-clinical studies, two members of this family show potent anticancer activity across human cancer cell lines representing seven different tissues of origin, including lung cancer (four subtypes), prostate cancer (three types), triple-negative breast cancer (two types), ovarian cancer (two types), pancreatic cancer (one type), pleural mesothelioma (two types), and pre-myeloblastic leukemia (one type, tested with a single BRG drug). In tissue-culture models, BRG drugs demonstrate an unusually strong ability to eliminate nearly all cancer cells after a single dose while achieving this result at doses that are non-toxic to normal human cells. Each BRG drug delivers two active ingredients, and the primary component (ingredient #1) also inhibits the replication of viruses spanning all three major viral genome classes—DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and reverse-transcribing/retroviruses—with activity shown in vitro against influenza, COVID-19, HIV, and Ebola and other viruses. Although such breadth is uncommon and has led some observers to believe no drug could achieve these effects, the evidence shows that the human body naturally produces several essential compounds with similarly broad anticancer and antiviral functions; BRG drugs work through analogous biochemical mechanisms but produce stronger effects in controlled laboratory studies. These naturally occurring comparators include N-acetylcysteine, glutathione, and vitamin C (only at pharmacologic doses). Taken together, BRG Therapeutics represents a next-generation, multi-targeted approach designed to overcome one of the central limitations of modern oncology—drug resistance—by restoring normal cellular regulation, reactivating p53, correcting redox imbalance, and neutralizing reactive species to selectively eliminate cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue.Website: bhcrg.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584197824692Other URL: invest.fundinghope.com/offering/brg/detailsBiographical Information: My husband Vernon and I work together as a team, and we have advanced BRG therapeutics to their present state of development by collaboration. We both are veterinarians with advanced training in pathology, so that make us ‘veterinary pathologists'. Vernon also has a PhD in experimental and molecular pathology. What many people do not know is that veterinary pathologists have key roles in drug development and safety testing. Before the discovery of the BRG drugs, most of our work focused on health risks from human exposures to environmental, workplace, or medicinal agents/compounds. We were working with BRG active ingredient #1, which is FDA-approved as the active form of a cell protective drug – that means that it protects normal cells from the damaging effects of radiation and some chemicals. We were testing the ability of this agent to protect normal cells from the deleterious effects of some of the first drugs like AZT developed to treat HIV. We were surprised to learn that this cell protective drug had antiviral activity all on its own. Even though this active ingredient had been around for several decades, no one had ever reported these results before we did. We soon learned why we were the first to make this discovery - the active ingredient of this cell protective drug worked well in tissue culture as an antiviral agent, but antiviral effects were not achieved in living animals. This sent us on a long road figuring out why this was – after all, this agent worked to protect normal cells in living animals and people, so why would it not work as an antiviral agent in the same animals and people? It actually took several years to understand the nature of the problems, and even more time to figure out a solution. That solution was the BRG therapeutics.Vernon and I had little experience studying viruses, and much more experience studying cancer and anticancer drugs, and we knew that this active ingredient had anticancer activity, so we decided to start with testing a BRG drug as an anticancer agent. Our first experiment in a human, pre-myeloblastic leukemia cell line showed us anticancer effects beyond anything that we could have imagined. We were so excited, but we still had a long journey of work and discovery ahead of us. To date we have tested two BRG drugs and they kill cancer cells in all human cancer cell lines tested to date (one drug tested in 15 human cancers, the other tested in 14). A paper summarizing these results was published in 2023.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dale-m-walker-bhcrgPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556212335476Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, and SuperGreen Live. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific, will bring together four mission-driven founders—Fran Maier (BabyQuip), Farooq Zama (CureValue), Andrei Evulet (Jetoptera), and Erin Martin (Pump For Joy)—as they present their companies live to a national audience on e360tv, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Hosted by Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., this special broadcast showcases entrepreneurs raising capital to solve real-world problems across family travel, healthcare access, disaster response aviation, and maternal health. Viewers are encouraged to watch the live pitches and then continue the experience by joining the Private Investor Session immediately following the broadcast, where attendees can engage directly with founders, ask deeper questions, and explore their active investment offerings in a focused, off-air environment. Whether you are an active investor or simply interested in the future of mission-driven innovation, this event offers a rare opportunity to witness purpose-driven companies in action and connect with them directly after the show.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, will feature Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., leading a session on “Designing a Winning Marketing Strategy for Your Investment Offering.” Drawing on his deep experience in impact crowdfunding and investment storytelling, Devin will break down the essential elements of building a marketing strategy that attracts, engages, and converts potential investors. Participants will learn how to identify and reach the right audience, craft messages that build trust, and develop a promotional plan that supports sustained momentum throughout a raise. Whether you're preparing for your first regulated investment crowdfunding campaign or looking to strengthen an ongoing one, this SuperCrowdHour will provide the insights and practical frameworks you need to elevate your offering and boost investor participation.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don't miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.CfPA President-elect's Vision for 2026 with Brian Belley, December 17 at 2:00 PM ET – reserve your spot now!If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Was, wenn Games nicht nur gesehen und gehört, sondern auch gerochen werden könnten? Diese Folge öffnet die Tür zu einer völlig neuen Dimension des immersiven Entertainment.Salomo von Zestum erklärt, wie aus einer einfachen Heimkino-Idee ein Hightech-Produkt für Gamer wurde. Er teilt, warum Crowdfunding mehr ist als nur Finanzierung, welche Rolle Markttests, Preisstrategie und Produktentwicklung spielen – und was es bedeutet, etwas zu erschaffen, das es so noch nie gab. Ein inspirierendes Gespräch für alle, die Innovation wirklich riechen wollen.Die Folgen gibt es überall, wo du Podcasts hörst: https://linktr.ee/founderflow https://open.spotify.com/show/1B3JyqXvDP9nWoAwORyRLzhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founderflow-der-gr%C3%BCndungspodcast/id1481847368Folgt uns auf für weitere spannende Einblicke: Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/founderflow.fm/LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/founderflow/posts/?feedView=allDas Team wünscht viel Spaß mit der Folge :)

Hier ist euer Off-Topic-Geschenk zum Nikolaus: Folge 105 hat mehrere Werkstattdurchgänge hinter sich und ist bereit zur Endabnahme. Die Wortbeiträge aus Deutschland stammen wie schon berichtet aus einem Gamepad-Mikro unter dem Tisch, das verständlicherweise nicht so vollmundig wie ein Shure SM7B klingt. Obendrein ist dieser Podcast auch noch schokoladenfrei. Das alles kann Jürgen nicht schrecken: Er ist mit Traumpfaden und Hosenkauf beschäftigt. Daheim studiert er Jeffrey Deavers „Carte Blanche“ und einen neuen „Deep Space 9“-Roman, während Roland noch immer an „Batman & Superman: The Silver Age Vol. 1“ laboriert. DC Comics startet derweil ein erfolgreiches Paralleluniversum mit vielen bekannten Helden. Fan- und Bittbriefe, Gratis-Spiele, Bank- und Postabenteuer in San Francisco und Koblenz, Gaukler auf Ehrenbreitstein und Cinderella in Köln runden unsere bunten News ab. Lego, Schmego: Jürgen schnappte sich den Drei-Fragezeichen-Visitenkartenständer von Blue Brixx, Klemmbaustein-Hersteller mit den wildesten Kooperationen: Weltkriegsdioramen von Stalingrad, Frankreich, Berlin, dem D-Day sowie ein Modell des W31-Führerwagens gefällig? Da hilft nur noch Rolands Musikrätsel und „Assassin’s Creed Shadows“-Update. Jürgen testet derweil „Medieval Frontiers“ und „Ed und Edda Grand Prix: Racing Champions Game“, Roland kontert mit „Anthem“, „Minecraft Dungeons“, „Watch Dogs: Bad Blood“, „Watch Dogs Legion“ und „Slay the Spire“. Noch mehr Spiele: Jürgen steigt ins Crowdfunding eines „Retro Gamer“-Sonderhefts ein und geht virtuell zur Nord-Convention von Stay Forever. Und wer dachte, dass wir dieses Mal wieder über Dinos reden, muss sich gedulden: Jürgen schaffte lediglich „Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga“. (Aufgenommen am 5. August 2025)

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Fran: I've been the one who came in and looked at [ideas] and said, ‘Oh, I can do something with this.Traveling with babies can be a daunting task. From packing bulky gear to ensuring cleanliness and safety, parents often find themselves overwhelmed. BabyQuip, led by CEO and founder Fran Maier, provides a simple, effective solution. BabyQuip connects traveling families with local providers of baby gear, offering a trusted marketplace for renting everything from cribs to strollers.Fran shared how her experience as a mother and Airbnb host inspired BabyQuip. “I did not want to buy, store, clean, take care of baby gear for guests,” she explained. Her entrepreneurial instincts led her to harness the gig economy, creating opportunities for over 3,000 providers—mostly moms—who deliver, set up, and clean the rented gear. “We're a marketplace, like Turo or Airbnb. We really harness the energy and dedication of our providers,” she added.This innovative model addresses a significant need in the $3 trillion U.S. travel industry. Parents flying with children no longer need to lug heavy gear or worry about availability at their destination. Fran noted, “It's an acute need, because it's something you need at a specific time in a specific place.”The company's success is evident. BabyQuip now operates in 28 countries, recently partnered with Vrbo, and has earned a Good Housekeeping award for innovative travel solutions. This year, the company expects to fulfill over 120,000 orders and even achieved profitability in Q3.BabyQuip is poised for further growth, with plans to expand into mobility equipment and international markets. To fuel this expansion, Fran is raising capital on StartEngine via a regulated crowdfunding campaign. “I have a brand that customers love. Crowdfunding lets me invite them to be part of the journey,” she explained.By addressing a real pain point for families and leveraging the gig economy, BabyQuip is redefining the travel experience for parents everywhere.tl;dr:BabyQuip solves the hassle of traveling with baby gear by connecting families to local providers.The company operates in 28 countries and has fulfilled over 120,000 orders this year alone.BabyQuip recently partnered with Vrbo and won a Good Housekeeping award for travel innovation.Fran Maier is raising capital on StartEngine to fund expansion into mobility and international markets.Fran's superpower is her visionary instinct for building trusted brands that solve real problems.How to Develop Visionary Instinct As a SuperpowerFran's superpower is her ability to “see things and get it” instinctively. She described how her entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by her knack for identifying potential in ideas and turning them into trusted brands. As Fran explained, “I've been the one who came in and looked at [ideas] and said, ‘Oh, I can do something with this.'” Her marketing background and experience enable her to see how businesses can grow, make an impact, and solve real problems for people.Fran's visionary instinct was on full display when she co-founded Match.com in the mid-1990s. At the time, the internet was in its infancy, and many doubted its potential. Fran, however, immediately recognized its transformative possibilities. “When I first saw the internet, I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is going to change everything,'” she recalled. She joined Match to build a trusted brand, foreseeing the massive societal shift toward online dating that would follow.Tips for Developing Visionary Instinct:Trust Your Gut: Pay attention to your instincts when evaluating new ideas or opportunities.Immerse Yourself in Trends: Stay informed about industry shifts and emerging technologies to spot opportunities early.Practice Pattern Recognition: Look for recurring themes or challenges in your field that you can address.Build on Experience: Leverage knowledge from past successes and failures to inform your decisions.Think Big: Envision not just the product but the larger impact and scale it can achieve.By following Fran's example and advice, you can make visionary instinct a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileFran Maier (she/her):CEO and Co-Founder, BabyQuipAbout BabyQuip: BabyQuip is the leading global marketplace for renting baby gear, beach gear, pet gear, and mobility equipment—helping travelers avoid the hassle of hauling bulky items and enabling more families to travel with ease. With 3,000+ vetted Quality Providers across more than 2,000 locations and 22,000 zip codes, BabyQuip is the only scaled, trusted brand in this category.We have now fulfilled 300,000+ reservations, maintain a world-class 94 NPS, and achieved Summer 2025 profitability in our core U.S. rentals business. Our marketplace take rate is 31%, among the highest in consumer marketplaces.Website: babyquip.comLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/babyquipCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/BabyQuipTwitter Handle: @ProjectDrawdown Instagram Handle: @babyquip Other URL: startengine.com/offering/babyquipBiographical Information: BabyQuip is led by Fran Maier, an award-winning serial entrepreneur and category creator. Fran co-founded Match.com—helping define online dating—and later served as the long-time CEO of TRUSTe (now TrustArc) privacy technology provider, where she led its nonprofit-to-for-profit transformation and raised significant venture funding. Fran has been widely recognized for her leadership, including being named to Forbes 50 Over 50. Her expertise in building trusted consumer platforms and scaling marketplaces is central to BabyQuip's success and defensible position.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/franmaierPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/fran.maierSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, and SuperGreen Live. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific, will bring together four mission-driven founders—Fran Maier (BabyQuip), Farooq Zama (CureValue), Andrei Evulet (Jetoptera), and Erin Martin (Pump For Joy)—as they present their companies live to a national audience on e360tv, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Hosted by Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., this special broadcast showcases entrepreneurs raising capital to solve real-world problems across family travel, healthcare access, disaster response aviation, and maternal health. Viewers are encouraged to watch the live pitches and then continue the experience by joining the Private Investor Session immediately following the broadcast, where attendees can engage directly with founders, ask deeper questions, and explore their active investment offerings in a focused, off-air environment. Whether you are an active investor or simply interested in the future of mission-driven innovation, this event offers a rare opportunity to witness purpose-driven companies in action and connect with them directly after the show.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, will feature Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., leading a session on “Designing a Winning Marketing Strategy for Your Investment Offering.” Drawing on his deep experience in impact crowdfunding and investment storytelling, Devin will break down the essential elements of building a marketing strategy that attracts, engages, and converts potential investors. Participants will learn how to identify and reach the right audience, craft messages that build trust, and develop a promotional plan that supports sustained momentum throughout a raise. Whether you're preparing for your first regulated investment crowdfunding campaign or looking to strengthen an ongoing one, this SuperCrowdHour will provide the insights and practical frameworks you need to elevate your offering and boost investor participation.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. 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While the bike helmet industry screamed "you need this for safety!", Gloria Hwang did the opposite. She made helmets so beautiful that 25% of Thousand customers are wearing helmets for the first time ever. Thousand now offers helmet and bike accessories in 20+ countries with financial backing from REI and the Clif Bar Family Office. Gloria talks all things customer loyalty, business branding, and nailing your product roadmap for maximum impact. She intimately shares how a personal tragedy inspired a mission to save 1,000 lives, and how that number grew to 1,300+ through their lifetime crash replacement guarantee. You'll learn the counterintuitive strategy that made safety cool, and why Thousand wins with culture instead of competing on tech features. You'll learn: Why fear-based marketing fails and what works insteadThe psychology insight that built a $10M+ brand across 20+ countriesHow 25% of customers are first-time helmet wearersTransitioning from maker to manager over 10 yearsTaking back the product roadmap to return to core differentiationWhy solving customer problems beats chasing growth at all costsChapters:00:00 Introducing Gloria Hwang, Founder & CEO of Thousand1:30 How to Change Customer Behaviors 4:11 The Personal Tragedy That Started Thousand & The Design Philosophy That Wins Every Time5:15 Why 25% of Customers Are First-Time Helmet Wearers7:30 Steps to Get Further Differentiated & Beat Out The Competition 9:55 Strategies for Collecting High-Quality Customer Insights 16:00 Expanding to 20+ Countries & Quality Standards19:50 The BEST Advice Gloria Has Ever Gotten 24:30 The Hardest Transition Gloria Went Through & How to Tackle People Problems 29:20 What to Ask for When Pitching Investors (Surprise, it's NOT Money)  32:48 How Motherhood Changed Her Approach to Business Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with children's book author and filmmaker Leigh Marino to explore the creative journey behind her beloved holiday book To Be a Christmas Tree and its upcoming animated film adaptation. Leigh opens up about the emotional roots of the story, the role Christmas trees play in shaping family traditions, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for helping children connect with their feelings.Michelle and Leigh also discuss the transition from writing children's books to directing animation, the collaborative process of bringing a story to the screen, and the challenges of independent filmmaking. Leigh shares how fans can support the project through crowdfunding, offering listeners a chance to help bring this heartfelt Christmas story to life.What We're Talking About...To Be a Christmas Tree highlights the deep emotional connection families have with Christmas trees and holiday traditions.The book serves as a meaningful resource for helping children navigate grief, loss, and big emotions.Leigh Marino's unexpected journey from filmmaker to children's book author showcases the fulfillment of following creative passions.The upcoming animated film adaptation blends live-action and animation to bring the story to life in a unique way.Crowdfunding support is crucial for the film's production, offering special incentives and behind-the-scenes access for contributors.The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling to help children and families connect more deeply with their emotions.Leigh's background in film school and filmmaking strongly influences her creative process and visual storytelling.The book encourages families to reflect on their own Christmas traditions and the memories tied to their holiday trees.Leigh's evolution as a creator highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing artistic work later in life.The conversation underscores how children's literature can evoke powerful feelings and foster meaningful connections across generations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leigh Marino and Her Work04:18 The Inspiration Behind 'To Be a Christmas Tree'07:16 The Emotional Connection to Christmas Trees10:25 Transitioning from Book to Film13:16 Leigh's Journey in Film and Writing22:07 The Power of Storytelling and Emotional Connection25:21 Crowdfunding for the Film Project30:13 The Gift of Storytelling31:08 Celebrating Christmas TraditionsLinks MentionedTo Be A Christmas Tree film website: https://www.tobeachristmastreefilm.com/Instagram: @christmastreefilm

Gregory Burke, assistant professor of accounting and business law at Loyola University Chicago, and Riley League, assistant professor of finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, join the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss their paper Equity Crowdfunding "Rules": Compliance with Mandated Ongoing Financial Reporting in an Unenforced Environment. This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, associate professor of law at Emory University, and was edited by Alec Johnson, a law student at Emory University.

De digitale assistenten en AI-boekhouders groeien als paddenstoelen uit de grond. Hoe ziet u door het bos de bomen nog. Xerius stelt het eigen programma OkiOki voor om de facturatie te digitaliseren. Daarnaast zijn er nog digitale boekhoudhulpjes. Xerius werkt net als Acerta en Liantis daarvoor samen met Dexxter. Partena Professional en Liantis werken samen met Accountable.eu. De inschrijving in een erkend ondernemingsloket kost 109 euro. Er zijn acht ondernemingsloketten: Acerta, Eunomia, Group S, Liantis, Partena, Securex, U.C.M. en Xerius. Zij kunnen ook meteen een btw-nummer activeren. Dat kost nog eens 78,65 euro, exclusief btw. Daarnaast moeten ondernemers hun eigen sociale zekerheid betalen. De aansluiting bij het sociaalverzekeringsfonds kan gratis, maar de bijdragen betaalt u natuurlijk wel zelf. Op het netto belastbaar inkomen dragen ondernemers 20,5 procent RSZ-bijdragen af, met een minimum van 99,38 euro per kwartaal in bijberoep, of 898,30 euro per kwartaal in hoofdberoep. Boven het inkomensplafond van 73.447,52 euro per jaar geldt een iets lager tarief van 14,16 procent en boven 108.238,40 euro per jaar hoeven geen bijdragen meer te worden betaald. Het maximum dat zelfstandigen als kwartaalbijdrage moeten betalen, bedraagt 4.995,78 euro. Boven op de bijdragen betalen de ondernemers ook nog beheerskosten aan het sociaalverzekeringsfonds. Bij Xerius bedragen die 3,05 procent per jaar. In Trends podcasts vind je alle podcasts van Trends en Trends Z, netjes geordend volgens publicatie. De redactie van Trends brengt u verschillende podcasts over wat onze wereld en maatschappij beheerst. Vanuit diverse invalshoeken en met een uitgesproken focus op economie en ondernemingen, op business, personal finance en beleggen. Onafhankelijk, relevant, telkens constructief en toekomstgericht. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katrin bezeichnet sich selbst ganz bewusst als naiv, weil sie sich entschieden hat, an das Gute im Menschen zu glauben. Alexandra hegte stets einen tiefen Argwohn gegen die Naiven, vielleicht aus Neid auf jene, die so unbeschwert vertrauen dürfen. In dieser Folge fragen wir uns, welche Arten von Naivität es gibt und ob Naivität wirklich mit Dummheit gleichgesetzt werden kann. Ist Naivität nicht auch eine Art von Mut? Wer kann es sich leisten, naiv zu sein? Und warum glauben wir so oft, dass Naive "selbst Schuld" sind, wenn Sie enttäuscht oder über den Tisch gezogen werden?Unterstützt uns!Anekdotisch evident kostet im Moment mehr, als es über Crowdfunding einbringt - ihr könnt uns dabei helfen, das zu ändern. Damit es anekdotisch evident weiterhin gibt. Am besten direkt an hauseins (Verwendungszweck "anekdotisch evident") oder mit einem Abo bei steady.Links und Hintergründe* Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/20/parents-outraged-meta-uses-photos-schoolgirls-ads-man * Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Epstein * Der Standard: https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000297061/konstantin-wecker-hatte-laut-medienbericht-63-jaehrig-ein-verhaeltnis-mit-minderjaehriger* BKA: https://www.bka.de/DE/UnsereAufgaben/Deliktsbereiche/Kinderpornografie/Kinderbilder_Netz/Kinderbilder_Netz_node.html* Der siebte Tag: Das Rätsel der Milchflasche https://steady.page/de/nminkmar/posts/1d9a9845-511f-49a2-aa5c-b2ba01a350d9* Wikipedia: Naive T-Zellen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naive_T_cell * Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naivit%C3%A4t* Sarah Kuttner: Mama und Sam https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/sarah-kuttner-mama-sam-9783103977417* Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/11/seven-sly-savage-stages-of-a-romance-scam * Was es ist von Erich Fromm https://www.planetlyrik.de/lyrikkalender/erich-frieds-gedicht-was-es-ist/* Das pädagogische Paradox: https://www.ausbilder-plus-akademie.de/das-paedagogische-paradox/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Branchy and guest co-host Squirly sit down with world-renowned comedian Jeff Dye for a honest yarn on the world, free opinion, and bringing open dialogue back. They unpack the LA crowdfunding scandal and the moment many comics showed their true colours when things got complicated.They also touch on life choices, including Jeff's relationship with alcohol, and why listening matters just as much as speaking.Real talk. No sides. Just conversation.PATREON Support The Hard Yarns and get access to exclusive drops, content, live shows and promo codes : www.patreon.com/thehardyarnspodcast FIND US Email: info@thehardyarns.com Instagram: @thehardyarnspodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehardyarnspodcastTikTok: @thehardyarnspodcast Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thehardyarns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS All Trades Cover - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alltradescover.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crafted Finance - https://www.craftedfinance.com.auHard Yarns is Produced by B32media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#hardyarns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#comedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Thinking about investing in real estate crowdfunding? In this video, I break down my real-life returns from platforms like Fundrise, Arrived Homes, Streetwise, Groundfloor, and Concrete — including which ones disappointed me, which ones actually performed well, and why I eventually stopped investing in most crowdfunding platforms altogether. Crowdfunding sounds like easy passive income… until you look at the actual numbers. I share my annualized returns, the problems these platforms don't talk about, why certain deals turn into multi-year nightmares, and which platforms still deliver consistent results. If you're deciding where to invest in real estate — or whether crowdfunding is even worth it — this breakdown will help you avoid major mistakes. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – How I started investing in real estate crowdfunding 00:19 – Regulation CF & why crowdfunding became popular 00:49 – Accredited investor rules (quick overview) 01:31 – My early experiences with Fundrise, Arrived, Streetwise, Groundfloor 02:14 – Why Fundrise underperformed (3.4% annual return) 02:49 – Arrived Homes review & 17-property performance 03:37 – Why brand-new homes aren't profitable for rentals 04:15 – Why these platforms struggle (marketing vs real returns) 04:53 – Tax benefits vs no tax perks in crowdfunding 05:14 – Streetwise review – my worst performer (-31%) 05:36 – The platforms I still like 05:56 – Groundfloor review: 8–10% returns 06:32 – Problems with Groundfloor (long delays, default loans) 07:35 – How Co-Investing Club approaches long-term investments 08:27 – Concrete review: 6.65% returns + weekly dividends 09:43 – Summary of different types of passive real estate investments 10:13 – Diversification benefits in small-amount investing 10:28 – Free course link + closing thoughts

"Without hats there is no civilization" according to French fashion designer Christian Dior. But as people tighten their belts it seems headwear is suffering with a renowned Wellington milliner, Hills Hats fighting to stay open. The 150 year old business, one of Aotearoa's oldest manufacturers, is relying on crowd funding to help cover the cost of relocating to a more compact factory, and to keep going in the face of rising costs. Hills Hats chief executive Simon Smuts-Kennedy spoke to Lisa Owen.

Ever wondered how to elevate your podcast game and marketing strategy? In Episode 259 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, your hosts Andrew and Sean take you behind the scenes as they embark on a journey to upgrade both the audio and video quality of their show. Why is authenticity the secret sauce in marketing, and how can a simple AI-generated ad go hilariously wrong? We dive into these questions and more! Discover the importance of having a guiding principle, or "lonely mountain," to navigate through the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Learn why building an email list is more reliable than solely depending on Kickstarter followers, and explore the potential pitfalls of the $1 VIP pledge strategy. Join us as we chat about the power of diverse guest perspectives and the continuous learning needed to thrive in the crowdfunding world. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to boost your marketing game.   Links to Check Out: Table Tone App: https://www.tabletone.app/ Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Stay Nerdy!

The Gamefound campaign has officially come to an end — and what a ride it's been! In this episode of Altered Corner, we look back at the highs, surprises, and community milestones that defined the campaign. We break down the final numbers, stretch goals, and what the end of funding means for backers, retailers, and the future of Altered. Join us as we celebrate our success, share our key takeaways, and discuss what's next for the game and its growing community.Help support the showsArchons Corner (Keyforge)►AC Merchandise►Patreon►Twitter/X►Facebook►BlueSky►Instagram►TikTok►Join Our DiscordAltered Corner (Altered)

1266. Podnights Madrid vuelve a ocupar un nuevo episodio en esta recta final de noviembre, como ya es casi tradición desde hace cuatro años. Cada vez que llega este momento siento esa mezcla de ilusión, responsabilidad y vértigo que aparece justo antes de lanzar una nueva campaña de crowdfunding. Sé que para muchos puede ser “otra campaña más”, pero para mí siempre supone abrir una ventana al futuro del proyecto, comprobar qué cosas han funcionado, qué puedo mejorar y, sobre todo, si voy a ser capaz de mantener vivo un evento que lleva ya más de una década creciendo, transformándose y sorprendiendo incluso a quienes lo vivimos desde dentro. Cuando pienso en Podnights Madrid inevitablemente vuelvo a sus orígenes. Antes de los directos, antes de la venta de entradas, antes de los patrocinadores… esto no era más que un encuentro entre oyentes y creadores. Un bar, unas cuantas cervezas y un pretexto para hablar de podcasting cuando casi nadie hablaba de podcasting. Esa base tan simple es lo que siempre intento mantener presente: un espacio donde la comunidad se reconoce, se mezcla y se siente parte de algo. Y aunque ahora haya luces, cámaras, butacas y un calendario bien definido, la esencia sigue siendo la misma: juntarnos alrededor de los podcasts. Con el paso de los años fui dando forma al formato de directos, buscando que cualquiera pudiera acercarse aunque no conociera a nadie. Ese salto lo di por pura intuición, sin saber hasta qué punto cambiaría la manera de vivir estas quedadas. Con más de 45 directos a mis espaldas entre las primeras etapas, la época del Museo del Jamón, el Xelavid, el Oh My Game y ahora los años del Hotel DormirDCine Madrid, he aprendido tanto de la organización como del público. Y aunque me haya dejado horas, dinero, nervios e incluso alguna cana más, repetiría cada una de esas noches. En este nuevo ciclo quiero volver al equilibrio. En vez de seguir ampliando el número de ediciones, prefiero asegurar cinco noches bien preparadas, con una producción solvente y un coste ajustado. Sé que puede parecer contradictorio después de haberlo hecho crecer año tras año, pero necesito garantizar que cada edición tenga la calidad que quiero ofrecer. Y para eso también sirve el crowdfunding: no solo financia el evento, sino que marca el ritmo de lo que puedo ofrecer, sin depender de favores ni improvisaciones. El objetivo mínimo vuelve a ser un reto importante: 3.500 euros para cubrir esas cinco ediciones de 2026. A día de grabar el episodio, rozamos el 20% de lo necesario. Falta aún mucho por recorrer, pero estoy acostumbrado a estas fechas, a pelear cada aportación y a cruzar los dedos antes de que llegue el 20 de diciembre, ese límite no oficial que marca lo que realmente ocurre antes de que la Navidad arrase con todo. Y como todos los años, aquí estoy otra vez, confiando en que la comunidad volverá a empujar. Este año hay varias novedades que me apetecía compartir: el ajuste del precio del abono de temporada, la posibilidad de una sexta edición si superamos el objetivo mínimo, los packs de merchandising, las nuevas opciones de patrocinio y el aumento del precio de los directos para que reflejen mejor el coste real de producción. Todo mantiene la esencia de Podnights Madrid, pero afinado para que cualquiera pueda participar: oyentes, podcasters y marcas. Sé que repetiré esto muchas veces en los episodios de esta recta final del año, pero es que realmente lo siento así: Podnights Madrid no existe sin esa mezcla de empeño personal y apoyo colectivo. Si quieres saber más, tienes toda la información en podnightsmadrid.com. Y si te apetece, estaré encantado de responder cualquier duda en el correo de siempre._____________El ciclo 2026 de Podnights Madrid ya está en marcha y puedes apoyarlo a través de la campaña de Verkami. Consigue tu abono de temporada, podcast en directo, merchandising o patrocinio con descuento a través de este enlace: https://podnightsmadrid.com/_____________ ¡Gracias por pasarte 'Al otro lado del micrófono' un día más para seguir aprendiendo sobre podcasting! Si quieres descubrir cómo puedes unirte a la comunidad o a los diferentes canales donde está presente este podcast, te invito a visitar https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/unete Además, puedes apoyar el proyecto mediante un pequeño impulso mensual, desde un granito de café mensual hasta un brunch digital. Descubre las diferentes opciones entrando en: https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/cafe. También puedes apoyar el proyecto a través de tus compras en Amazon mediante mi enlace de afiliados https://alotroladodelmicrofono.com/amazon La voz que puedes escuchar en la intro del podcast es de Juan Navarro Torelló (PoniendoVoces) y el diseño visual es de Antonio Poveda. La dirección, grabación y locución corre a cargo de Jorge Marín. La sintonía que puedes escuchar en cada capítulo ha sido creada por Jason Show y se titula: 2 Above Zero.  'Al otro lado del micrófono' es una creación de EOVE Productora.

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?The conversation explores the impact of Reg CF under Title III of the Jobs Act, focusing on how it democratizes access to capital for founders and provides retail investors with growth stage deal flow. It highlights the strategies investors use to build portfolios and the importance of networking in crowdfunding.Main Points:Reg CF was designed to democratize access to capital.Investors can gain significant upside by investing early.There are investors with extensive portfolios in Reg CF.Networking is crucial for successful crowdfunding campaigns.Retail investors can access growth stage deals.The potential for high returns attracts diverse investors.Strategic outreach can enhance investment opportunities.Understanding the market is key for investors.Investing in multiple deals can mitigate risks.The crowdfunding landscape is evolving rapidly.Connect with Jason Fishman:jfishman@digitalnicheagency.comdigitalnicheagency.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jafishman/https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalNicheAgencyhttps://calendly.com/jfishman/30min?month=2025-09

Crowdfunding is ending!Until we run out, anyone who signs up today will receive over $400 in premium, award-winning subscriptions, including: Canada's National Observer, the Investigative Journalism Foundation, This American Life, Tangle News, Crooked Media, and Longview. If you sign up on an annual plan, or join our illustrious Editor's Circle, you will get all of the above PLUS: a mattress protector from Douglas, a subscription to Slumber Studios, a free t-shirt from My Moving Parts and a box of energy bars from The Oat Company — all while supplies last.Phew.Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today and lock in your price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Norm Pattis is one of America's most fearless and outspoken trial lawyers — a champion of the marginalized who has built his career defending clients in some of the highest-stakes criminal and civil rights cases in the country. With over 150 jury trials and admissions to federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court, he's earned a reputation as one of the fiercest defenders of the Constitution and free speech. Known for taking on controversial cases and clients that others refuse to touch, Norm has spent over 30 years fighting against government overreach and injustice. In this conversation, he opens up about the realities of the criminal justice system, what it truly means to defend the guilty and the innocent, and the personal toll of standing up for what's right in a system built to break you. #LockedInWithIanBick #TrueCrime #CriminalJustice #DefenseAttorney #LawAndOrder #CourtroomStories #JusticeSystem #realstories Thank you to BLUECHEW & K9S.ORG for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. K9s.org: Donate anytime at https://k9s.org/ Connect with Norm Pattis: https://www.pattispazlaw.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Who Is Norm Pattis? What Makes a Trial Lawyer Great 03:10 – Norm Pattis: Early Life, Background & Career Start 07:11 – College to Law School: How Norm Found His Calling 11:25 – Discovering Criminal Defense & Why It Hooked Him 13:50 – How Trial Lawyers Choose Clients & Case Strategy 17:37 – Social Media, Jury Pools & Modern High-Profile Cases 21:09 – The Media, Public Opinion & How It Impacts Trials 25:01 – Going to Trial: Tough Cases, Strategy & Client Decisions 31:05 – Juries Explained: Psychology, Testimony & Mirroring 36:26 – Federal vs State Court: Public Defenders, CJA & Differences 42:00 – Losing Cases, The Justice System & Prison Sentences 47:00 – The “Trial Tax,” Plea Deals & Sentencing Realities 52:21 – Pro Bono Work, Crowdfunding & Taking the Right Cases 55:55 – AI in Law: Helpful Tools, Risks & Hallucinations 01:00:00 – Sentencing, Pre-Sentence Reports & What Judges Consider 01:05:00 – Norm Pattis: Biggest Lessons After 30 Years in the Courtroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pippa speaks to CEO of Mikhulu Trust, Kaathima Ebrahim about a crowdfunding campaign to create a unique range of wordless picture books designed specifically for the crucial 12–24 month stage. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurent Kretz a reçu Mathieu Besogne, CEO de Moto-privée, pour revenir sur le parcours de son entreprise. Fondée en 2018, Moto-privée était une entreprise de ventes privées qui a connu une croissance rapide : jusqu'à 1,3 M€ de chiffre d'affaires et +55 % de croissance annuelle. Mais derrière cette réussite se cachent quelques turbulences : six sauvetages de faillite en six ans, un cofondateur qui disparaît du jour au lendemain, une trésorerie à 0… À l'été 2025, l'entreprise est liquidée. Dans cet épisode, Mathieu raconte sans filtre ses erreurs, ses décisions et ce qu'il a appris en “sachant perdre”. Comment choisir ses associés, gérer sa trésorerie, travailler la marge avant le volume, et surtout savoir s'arrêter à temps. Au programme : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:04 - L'idée du modèle “vente privée”00:11:05 - Construire avec peu de moyens00:16:06 - La débrouille tech à 9 000 €00:21:07 - Les défis entre associés00:26:10 - Courir après le temps (et la trésorerie)00:31:10 - La première levée de fonds00:36:11 - Crowdfunding 00:41:12 - Un modèle économique sans stock00:46:12 - Le moment de la liquidation00:51:13 - Rebondir après la crise00:56:15 - Conclusion et leçons de parcoursEt quelques dernières infos à vous partager :Suivez Le Panier sur Instagram @lepanier.podcast !Inscrivez- vous à la newsletter sur lepanier.io pour cartonner en e-comm !Écoutez les épisodes sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou encore Podcast AddictHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Most founders underestimate how much strategy, preparation, and marketing it actually takes to run a successful Reg CF or Reg A+ crowdfunding campaign. Legal compliance matters — but according to attorney Marty Tate, one of the most respected experts in regulated investment crowdfunding, momentum and marketing ultimately determine whether your raise succeeds or fails. In this episode of Test. Optimize. Scale., Marty breaks down the real mechanics behind Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg A+; the timelines founders should expect; what derails campaigns; and why only a small percentage of issuers ever hit seven figures. Whether you're exploring your first crowdfunding raise or preparing to scale into a larger Reg A+, this conversation will help you set your campaign up the right way and avoid the costly mistakes first-time issuers usually make.

Founded in 2013, Crowd Street helped popularize online access to commercial real estate. Now CEO John Imbriglia is steering a 2.0 strategy: an institutional-grade private markets platform spanning private equity, private credit, venture capital, and CRE—with lower minimums, improved IRA flows, and heavy investment in education, diligence, and UX. John details Crowd Street's scale to date (~300K members, ~30K investors, ~$4.5B raised in CRE), the “supply–demand–loyalty” framework driving the rebuild, a new omnichannel acquisition push, and partnering with Callan (advisor to >$4T AUM institutions) to help source and select managers. We cover feeder/registered fund structures (1099s, no capital calls) that bring minimums to five figures for accredited investors, the evolving role of direct CRE deals, and how better IRA integrations reduce friction. If you want a practical roadmap to accessing institutional-style alternatives—from mid-market credit to diversified PE/VC—this one's for you.Highlights include…Crowd Street's evolution: CRE pioneer → full private-markets platformSupply–Demand–Loyalty: the 2.0 operating modelWhy education & diligence lead the funnel (with Callan as advisor)Product access: feeder/registered/interval funds, 1099s, five-figure minsKeeping direct CRE while adding PE, credit, and VC optionsOmnichannel growth: targeted campaigns in Pittsburgh & BostonBetter IRA experience via an integrated self-directed partner

Tonight Dan and Riddle have quite the fun banter convo early on about everything and nothing at all, and then we head on over to some Crowdfunding, and we follow all this up with some solid impressions of a couple of new games-- Luthier and Children of Morta: The Board Game. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Send Vanessa a Text MessageListener Discount: Try out your first 3 months with CrowdHealth for $99/month:Check out CrowdHealthUse code VANESSA upon signup In today's episode, I'm first sharing a short personal update on my own experience after officially ditching traditional health insurance earlier this year — and then revisiting one of my favorite past conversations with CrowdHealth founder, Andy Schoonover.If you've ever wondered how crowd-based healthcare actually works, what happens when something big comes up, or how it compares to the insurance system most of us are used to, this episode gives you a clear, honest look.We discuss:How CrowdHealth works and why it's built so differentlyThe flaws of traditional health insurance that keep you bound What makes crowd-funding such a smart and freeing alternative to standard health insuranceFinancial savings and comparisonsWhy this approach puts real care and decision-making back into your hands Follow CrowdHealth on Instagram: @joincrowdhealthConnect with the show:Podcast Website: intentionallywellpodcast.comSupport the Podcast: Support the Intentionally Well PodcastRecommended Product Page:Visit my recommended product pageSocial Media:Podcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubePodcast on TikTokPodcast on XEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Peak Design has raised over $60 million on Kickstarter across multiple campaigns, making them one of the most successful crowdfunding brands in history. Their most recent campaign alone generated $13.5 million. Founder Peter Dering shares the exact strategies, lessons, and controversial decisions behind building a $100M+ business entirely without venture capital.In this episode, Peter reveals:The Kickstarter Strategy: Peak Design uses crowdfunding as a fundamental building block of their brand, not just a sales channel.The "Omnichannel Sandwich" Approach: For their $13.5M campaign, Peak Design launched in retail stores at full price before fulfilling all Kickstarter orders, despite the backlash, they'd do it again.Building Without Investors: Kickstarter's upfront payment model solved cashflow challenges and allowed Peak Design to stay completely investor-free while reaching $100M in revenue.The Origin Story: A four-month motorcycle trip through Southeast Asia sparked the idea for a camera clip. That idea would evolve into an entire ecosystem of gear for photographers and adventurers.Company Culture & Transparency: The stated purpose of Peak Design is for employees to live happy and meaningful lives, and Peter shares all financial figures with his team.The Climate Change Project: Peter co-founded the Change Climate Project, creating the most robust climate certification now used by over 300 companies including REI, with Peak Design spending $350,000 annually on carbon mitigation.Chapters:00:00 Introducing Peter Dering, Founder of Peak Design 3:13 How Peter Pivoted from Construction Engineering to Being His Own Boss 4:00 Where to Find Life & Business Inspiration 5:27 Peter's First Invention: How to Bring a Product to Life 6:55 Breaking Down One of the Most Successful Kickstarter Campaigns Ever 8:28 The Steps for Scaling Sales From $700,000-$100M 10:22 The Best (Timeless) Kickstarter Tips  13:40 How Peak Design Hit Their Best Crowdfunding Campaign To Date: $13M17:00 Peter's POV On VC Dollars  19:10 Company Culture: The Key to Team Building & Being a Successful, Meaningful Leader 24:20 The Impact of Climate Change & The Creation of The Change Climate Project 28:10 Peak Design's Lifetime Warranty & How They Maintain High Customer Lifetime Value 30:00 Immersive Community Tactics That Create Value  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Most founders think Regulation Crowdfunding is a quick way to raise capital — but it's far more strategic. In this episode of Test. Optimize. Scale, Jason Fishman sits down with Brian Korn, Head of FinTech & Blockchain at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, and board member of the Crowdfunding Professional Association, to unpack how Reg CF and Reg A+ really work.

Fund your podcast without breaking the bank as Crowdfunding expert Dylan Adams joins us to reveal the insider strategies podcasters use to raise thousands for their shows. Learn how to plan your campaign, tap into your network, and build unstoppable momentum for your next creative project. Hit play to discover how to launch your fully funded podcast dream!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How Dylan found crowdfunding Things that people can do with crowdfunding to grow their business What can we raise money for? Why and how to work with a crowdfunding consultant Tricks to raising more money   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Kickstarter Indiegogo Seed&Spark   ABOUT DYLAN ADAMS Dylan Adams is a crowdfunding consultant. He consults projects that are trying to raise funds on crowdfunding sites such as Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Seed and Spark, and many more. He helps them plan and execute their game plan from beginning to end so they are successful in raising the capital.   CONNECT WITH DYLAN Facebook: Dylan Adams  Instagram: @adamsdpa    CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!   

This week, we're sharing the real numbers from Brad Guigar's recent Kickstarter. The show is brought to you by Hogan's Alley! Enter the code COMICLAB10 at checkout to receive 10% off any purchase from their store — the current issue, back issues, a subscription, digital editions, "The Complete Betty Brown" book collection, whatever you see there that catches your eye!SummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss Brad's recent Kickstarter campaign, where he shares insights on his strategy, the challenges of international shipping, and the importance of referral tags and updates to backers. They also discuss the effectiveness of livestreaming the final hour of a campaign and the benefits of late pledges. The episode emphasizes the significance of maintaining communication with past backers and the value of having a strong online presence for creators.TakeawaysInternational shipping challenges influenced Brad's Kickstarter strategy.Referral tags in Kickstarter help track the effectiveness of outreach efforts.Updates to previous backers can significantly boost Kickstarter pledges.Live streaming the last hour of a Kickstarter campaign can engage backers.Late pledges can add significant funds after a campaign ends.Using a website effectively can drive traffic to Kickstarter campaigns.Regular communication with past backers is crucial for future campaigns. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Andy Baker is the founder of Sound Consultancy, a UK-based artist development agency under Resound Media. Since 2010, he's been helping independent musicians craft great records, strengthen their brands, and promote their music on their own terms. As the creator of Rocket Fuel, Andy has helped artists raise over $1 million to fund albums, tours, and creative projects—empowering them to build sustainable careers without relying on traditional labels.In this episode, Andy shares how independent artists can take back control of their careers through ownership, planning, and community-building.Key Takeaways:How to design a crowdfunding campaign that actually converts fans into supportersWhy having a clear mission, offer, and audience is essential for long-term successThe proven framework that helps artists stay “in the driver's seat” of their music career---→ Learn more about Andy and Rocket Fuel, visit rocketfuelhq.com.Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

In this conversation, Kristi Kandel shares her journey from a small-town girl in Ohio to a successful real estate developer with over $450 million in projects. She discusses her accidental entry into real estate, the importance of community-led development, and her passion for creating wellness destinations that foster belonging. Kristi emphasizes the need for locals to take charge of their communities and the innovative approaches she is implementing to make this happen, including crowdfunding and integrating local businesses into her projects.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

On today's episode, we welcome the dynamic duo, Lily Yasuda and Michael Wolfe, two inspiring filmmakers who have decided to take the road less traveled by creating their own feature film, Like Love. Their journey is one of collaboration, determination, and creativity—filled with moments of laughter and the occasional unexpected hurdle.From the outset, you'll sense the chemistry between Lily and Michael. They first crossed paths during their time at Chapman University, bonding over vulnerable and humorous writing assignments in a creative writing class. Their shared passion for storytelling sparked not only a friendship but also a creative partnership. This partnership culminated in the idea for Like Love, a project born out of their desire to challenge traditional romantic comedy tropes.“We wanted to tell a story that feels real and honest,” Lily shares, “about friendships and the complexities of human connection.”At its heart, Like Love is what they call an “anti-romantic comedy.” Drawing inspiration from classics like When Harry Met Sally, Lily and Michael aim to flip the script on the genre. Instead of perpetuating the myth that friendship between men and women inevitably leads to romance, their film explores the beauty of platonic relationships. As Michael explains, “It's about two friends trying to fall in love and realizing they're better off as friends. That's the kind of story we don't see enough.”Their filmmaking journey hasn't been without its challenges. Crowdfunding has been a pivotal part of bringing Like Love to life. Lily and Michael describe the process as “a full-time job in itself,” requiring not only meticulous planning but also a willingness to be vulnerable and open about their creative vision. They've leaned heavily on their network for support, finding generosity in unexpected places.“The community in Boise has been incredible,” says Lily. “People here are so supportive, offering locations, resources, and even homemade meals for the crew.”Despite the logistical hurdles, their passion for storytelling shines through. Michael, the film's director, admits that directing a micro-budget feature comes with unique pressures. “We're all wearing multiple hats,” he notes, “but it's an amazing experience to work so closely with a team that believes in the project.” Lily, who also stars as the film's lead, balances her roles as actor, writer, and producer with grace, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in every aspect of the project.As they reflect on their experiences, one thing becomes clear: Like Love is more than just a film; it's a testament to the power of community and perseverance. Lily and Michael hope their story inspires other aspiring filmmakers to take the leap. “Making a movie isn't easy,” Lily acknowledges, “but if you're passionate about your story, you'll find a way to make it happen.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Tyler hosts a roundtable discussion featuring Zak Mudie and his partner Jaden Molina, creators of Citadel Pulsar: The Last Ethereal, along with Laurie Foster, the founder of Laguna Studios. We also welcome the prolific Mr. Fish, creator of Alice Lost in Wonderland. Learn about their latest Kickstarter projects, the challenges they've faced, and valuable insights into the world of indie comics.