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On this episode of What The Tech we welcome FrontFundr Founder & CEO Peter-Paul Van Hoeken! At FrontFundr, Peter-Paul and his team have built the leading equity crowdfunding platform in Canada, empowering everyday Canadians to invest in companies they believe in, providing entrepreneurs with the essential funding to drive growth. To date, more than 40,000 users have joined the FrontFundr community to help businesses raise more than $200 million.But FrontFundr is just one of the many organizations that Peter-Paul has been a part of that are helping drive innovation across the Canadian and global tech landscape. I'm excited to pick his brain on the state of funding, building a business in Canada, and the nuances of crowdfunding versus other financing channels in our chat.Boast AI accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

There's a lot of great content out there. So why not find inspiration there? Sample it, remix it and make it your own.In this episode, we're turning to one of the greats when it comes to sampling: the late rapper and producer J Dilla. Together with the help of our guest, Head of Marketing at Crowdcube, John Hills, we're talking about borrowing from content that's already out there, building your content IP, and never losing your human touch.About our guest, John HillsJohn Hills is Head of Marketing at Crowdcube, Europe's leading equity crowdfunding platform. To date, they've helped raise over £1.4 billion for over 1,300 businesses and built up a community of over 1.7 million members. He joined Crowdcube in April of 2022. Prior to his current role, John led the marketing team at FrontFundr, Canada's leading equity crowdfunding platform. There, his team helped 70+ companies raise more than $90M and built up an investor community of over 32,000 people. He has also previously held marketing roles at Duuers and Founder Institute. Outside of work, he is a bass player, marathon runner and a record collector.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Donuts:Sample, sample, sample. Just like J Dilla samples from Dionne Warwick, The Temptations, Run-DMC and more on Donuts, you can borrow ideas from content that's already out there too. You don't have to come up with something totally original every time. John says, “When you're doing content marketing, the bar is incredibly high. You can feel quite overwhelmed. Like, I don't have the budget that Apple has, neither do I have the brand expertise or the people to do it. That doesn't mean that I can't have an impact. I can still be scrappy. I can still look at what's working and create things that are memorable and valuable for people. And so I think that you can just look at what's already out there and how you fit into that rather than feeling you have to create something new. You can take what's there, see what appeals to people and see how you can make that memorable and impactful as well.”Build your content IP. John says, “You could create a load of content and just farm it out. [But instead] why don't you find a problem that your customer really cares about, name it so you're acknowledging it, you're identifying it, and then exist only to solve that problem. You become known - you become synonymous - with that content IP.” For J Dilla, his calling card - what he was known for - was a horn sampled from Isaac Hayes. And John says, “​​I kind of think of that as his content IP. You know it's him. It's giving you what you want, which is a dopamine hit of great music. He's being there for you. And I think that's what we have to do as marketers too, right? Like basically find your Isaac Hayes horn and blast it where appropriate.”AI's a useful tool, but never lose your human touch. John says “that's really what's going to land with people and what's going to resonate.” It's like how J Dilla sampled from live recordings, which John points out have slight imperfections and variations from a studio recording. He says live recordings catch your ear, engage you more and are more memorable.Quotes*”Sampling is interesting because you're channeling your interests. You're like part curator, part creator. And like that is truly what a marketer is. It's just a perfect metaphor for modern marketing.” - Ian Faison*”If you want to engage and build an audience, you want to be known as someone that's bringing them the good stuff. You filter through. You know which places to look, which is what [J Dilla's] doing on the album. Like, ‘I know this really particular little piece of a song which I dug out from a record shop and turned into something that sounds really cool for you.' In the same way we, as marketers, have an attention economy, right? So it's kind of ‘Why should you have to pay attention to me rather than someone else?' I've done the hard yards and I'm bringing you the good stuff, packaged neatly in a newsletter or a podcast or on a social feed.” - John HillsTime Stamps[0:55] Meet John Hills, Head of Marketing at Crowdcube[2:44] Exploring the Genius of J Dilla and Donuts[10:39] Sampling in Music and Marketing: Creativity Unleashed[22:13] AI in Marketing: Keeping the Human Touch Alive[26:30] Crafting a Content Strategy at Crowdcube[27:42] Content Strategy: Educating Companies on Equity Crowdfunding[28:19] The Art of Content Distribution and Engagement[29:04] Crafting High-Quality, Educational Content[31:18] Innovative Campaigns: From Invoicing Templates to Cricket Burgers[40:25] Leveraging LinkedIn for Demand Generation[44:26] Broadening Horizons: Beyond Marketing Books[46:53] RecommendationsLinksWatch Parks and RecreationConnect with Jen on LinkedInLearn more about IntellimizeAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

Pour écouter l'épisode en format vidéo : https://youtu.be/CvpkKg6_ico Bienvenue à tous au nouvel épisode du podcast Hypercroissance. Cette semaine, on discute avec Dany Papineau, président et fondateur de la plateforme Wechalet; une organisation technologique qui aide les particuliers à se trouver un chalet au Québec. Dany qui a officiellement lancé la plateforme en 2019 vit une croissance de 300% année après année et vient aujourd'hui nous parler de sa dernière ronde de financement via Frontfundr. Sans plus attendre, ma discussion avec Dany Papineau. Pour investir dans Wechalet : https://www.frontfundr.com/wechalet Pour en savoir plus sur Wechalet : https://wechalet.com/fr/ Pour avoir un deuxième avis sur vos campagnes publicitaires : j7media.com/hypercroissance Pour discuter avec moi sur Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-gagn%C3%A9-69a94366/ Notre podcast Social Selling : https://www.j7media.com/fr/social-selling Notre podcast Commerce Élite : https://www.purecommerce.co/fr/podcast-commerce-elite Notre nouveau podcast No Pay No Play : https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/facebook-ads-on-parle-de-g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration-de-leads/id1447812708?i=1000607648614 Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux : Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-d-hypercroissance/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/podcastHypercroissance Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/podcasthypercroissance/

During today's episode Kailey and I discuss: The Nona Vegan startup story & journey over the last 10yrs Early demo days Co Packer onboarding insights >> Sign clear contracts & hire a contract lawyer Brand & packaging evolution >> The value of flexible packaging vs glass jars Funding & growth strategy >> Visit Nona's FrontFundr Campaign here ________________________________________ Founded in 2013 and located in Toronto, ON - NONA Vegan sells three cashew-based sauces: Alfredo, Cheesy and Carbonara, as well as two tomato and oat-based sauces: Rosée and Bolognese - all of which are packaged up in the most beautifully branded custom shaped stand up pouches. Kailey's delicious sauces can be found in well over 400 stores across Canada (including Whole Foods and Sobeys), and over 300 stores in the US. With a FrontFundr campaign well underway offering investment opportunities for their next stage of growth - more exciting times are definitely on the horizon! ________________________________________ Find Nona Vegan here: Web: https://nonavegan.com/  IG: @nonavegan Email: kailey@nonavegan.com  ________________________________________

The search for business financing can be frustrating. Banks don't want to lend to you because they say your company is too risky. Venture capitalists say you're not fundable. And angel investors? Well, they can be hard to find. Is crowdfunding the answer? Kickstarter and Indiegogo can work well—especially if you can offer great rewards and you're excellent at online marketing. But there's another way to raise money from the crowd. It's called equity crowdfunding. Now you can sell shares of your business to just about anyone. And no, it's not just for tech companies. What is equity crowdfunding? Equity crowdfunding—also known as crowd-investing or investment crowdfunding—lets startups and private businesses raise capital from the public (i.e., the “crowd”). Basically, it allows everyday people to invest in your business and in exchange, you offer them equity in your business (think Shark Tank and Dragon's Den). Each investor is entitled to a stake in your company proportional to their investment. And these days, anyone can be an investor. This type of fundraising has always existed, but until recently, you could only sell your business shares to accredited investors—relatively wealthy individuals who met specific net worth and income criteria. Now, your cousin, your neighbor, or almost any public member can buy shares as a non-accredited investor, provided you set your business up properly (more on that later). Equity crowdfunding vs. crowdfunding Crowdfunding refers to raising money from the public, primarily through online forums, social media, and crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter to finance a new project or venture. In return, these people might get a reward, like a copy of what's being produced, for example, or nothing at all. Project creators on Kickstarter and similar platforms maintain 100% ownership of their work and business. With equity crowdfunding, the crowd can fund your business or project. In exchange for relatively small amounts of cash, public investors get a proportionate slice of equity in your business venture. How does equity crowdfunding work? Navigating the equity crowdfunding landscape can be pretty confusing. Typically, securities and those who offer securities to the public must be registered and subject to regulation. Securities regulation protects investors by ensuring that investors obtain the information they need to make an informed decision, and that issuers are held accountable for any misrepresentations or fraud. But equity crowdfunding is considered an exception. In recent years, regulatory bodies have allowed registered platforms to act as an intermediary between crowdfunding issuers and your investors. But that means you can only raise financing this way by signing up for a registered equity crowdfunding platform in your country or region. There are plenty of equity crowdfunding sites out there right now, but you should do your research to find the right one for your business. In general, FrontFundr is one of the best Canadian portals for equity crowdfunding and in the USA, SeedInvest and Indiegogo are the better options. And depending on your campaign and how many investors you're looking for, it may even be an option to use more than one platform. While the structure of your offer, including the equity percentage and the type of securities you will sell, is a bit complicated and best done with the help of your lawyer, the process of creating a campaign is fairly straightforward. Here's a general overview of how the process works in the U.S. and in Canada: Sign up for a registered equity crowdfunding platform. Set up an offer on a registered equity crowdfunding platform and raise funding in exchange for real, legal shares in your company. Make your pitch. Once accepted by your platform, you have to prepare your crowdfunding pitch. This is the most time-consuming part of the process and may involve frequent iterations to keep interested going. You'll also have to determine your pitc...

Let's hear from one of the best at creating a career with impact! Jill Earthy is CEO of InBC, a newly formed provincial crown corporation with a $500M strategic investment fund. With a triple bottom line mandate, InBC is committed to investing with an inclusive lens focused on realizing environmental, social and financial returns. Jill was previously the CEO of WeBC (formerly Women's Enterprise Centre), a non-profit organization supporting women entrepreneurs with loans, education, mentorship and advisory services across BC. Jill has served in senior leadership roles at Female Funders, FrontFundr, Futurpreneur and The Forum all with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs, including empowering more diverse investors. She currently serves on the national Boards of Sustainable Development Technology Canada and The Forum. Jill is an active mentor and community contributor, and has been well recognized for her accomplishments including by Business in Vancouver as an Influential Woman in Business and by WXN as one the Top 100 most powerful women in Canada in 2019. Jill shares her career journey as an Impact Maker and tips/tools for creating success and fulfillment along the way. Such an insightful and fun conversation. Get ready to take notes! 

Peter-Paul Van Hooken is the Founder of FrontFundr, one of North America's top platforms for equity crowdfunding for startups and small scaling businesses. He is a TedX speaker on Investment Crowdfunding, is a member of the Securities Commission, and is an advisor to both the Private Capital Markets Association and the National Crowdfunding and Fintech Association. Simply put, Peter-Paul is the person to talk to when it comes to crowdfunding capital for a hardware startup. Today, he is going to share some valuable knowledge on how inventors, startups, and small manufacturers can use crowdfunded equity platforms to raise capital to grow a hardware product business. Today you will hear us talk about: The difference between equity crowdfunding and product crowdfunding Equity funding requires work, which starts with prep. Throughout the campaign, continue to talk to your potential updates via updates. Ideally you have a great product to show, but even better, show some sales. Post campaign, it is important to keep your community excited by keeping them up to date with what is going on. Create trust with your audience by being honest with your progress. Reach as many people as possible through a platform Build and leverage your community, be clear on your key messages with your product, choose the right media to amplify your message, organize events, identify influencers within your industry. EPISODE LINKS Peter-Paul Van Hoeken / FrontFundr Links: Website: https://www.frontfundr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpaulvanhoeken/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontfundr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontfundr1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontfundr The Product Startup Podcast Links: Website: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ProductStartup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ProductStartup/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProductStartup/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProductStartup/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ProductStartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProductStartup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Mako Design Links: Website: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MakoInvent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MakoDesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakoInvent/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MakoInvent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoInvent/ Kevin Mako Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Entrepreneurs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevMako/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kevin-Mako Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevMakoPage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevMako/ About: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Also, our founder Kevin Mako hosts The Product Startup Podcast, the industry's leading hardware podcast. Check it out for tips, interviews, and best practices for hardware startups, inventors, and product developers. Click HERE to learn more about Mako Design + Invent!

Get out your pad and pencil, and be prepared to take notes - Lori is back to dig right into her equity crowdfunding campaign currently underway at FrontFundr.  A great episode for any of you currently looking to raise capital for your business, or for those of you who would like to learn more about the ins and outs of an equity crowdfunding campaign. _______________________________ Founded in 2016 and with 6 SKUs in the freezer,  Betterwith Ice Cream is made the Old-World way - with full-fat cream and simple ingredients without tons of sugar or any gums. The team at Betterwith is a small group of super-smart, ice cream obsessed, industry experts that were first introduced to Betterwith as customers. Today, collectively they're on a mission to become Canada's premium ice cream company.  Betterwith Ice Cream can be found in the Western Canadian grocery market (Whole Foods, Safeway, Nesters, Choices and Thrifty's to name but a few) - Post raise, their target is to reach 500+ locations by the end of 2022 and $1M in revenue. ______________________________________ Web: https://www.betterwith.com/ LinkedIn: Lori Joyce Email : lori@betterwith.com   Equity crowdfunding campaign @ FrontFundr : Invest here Antique Bushells Tea Tin here ______________________________________ Please support this podcast by checking out our show sponsors FoodPak: https://www.foodpak.com/ Futurpreneur Canada : http://www.futurpreneur.ca/packheavy Leave a review, rate the show and if you have any questions or feedback I would love to hear from you : hayden@thepackheavypodcast.com  

I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to interview such a wide variety of skilled, confident and highly regarded entrepreneurs so willing to share their stories on this show - and this interview is no different.  Lori gives us all the inside scoop (what?) on her childhood, the impact and value that exposing her youngest son to the business has provided, and most importantly for us all.. the ins and outs of Betterwith. Lori discusses the current Frontfundr, equity crowdfunding campaign that is currently underway at Betterwith (the why and benefits of crowdfunding), some brand building and marketing tips (hint: get out of your own way and get into the spotlight), as well as what she wanted / didn't want to build into Betterwith after what was learned from the experience of her first business - the famous ‘Cupcakes' (co-founded with best friend Heather White) of which the hit reality TV Show 'The Cupcake Girls' was born. There's a lot in this show for you all - but there was so much more that we needed to discuss so hold onto your spoon.. a second helping of Betterwith will be coming very soon _______________________________ Founded in 2016 and with 6 SKUs in the freezer, Betterwith Ice Cream is made the Old-World way - with full-fat cream and simple ingredients without tons of sugar or any gums. The team at Betterwith is a small group of super-smart, ice cream obsessed, industry experts that were first introduced to Betterwith as customers. Today, collectively they're on a mission to become Canada's premium ice cream company.  Betterwith Ice Cream can be found in the Western Canadian grocery market (Whole Foods, Safeway, Nesters, Choices and Thrifty's to name but a few) - Post raise, their target is to reach 500+ locations by the end of 2022 and $1M in revenue. ______________________________________ Web: https://www.betterwith.com/ LinkedIn: Lori Joyce Email : lori@betterwith.com   Equity crowdfunding campaign @ FrontFundr : Invest here Dr. James Richardson : Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve ______________________________________ Please support this podcast by checking out our show sponsors FoodPak: https://www.foodpak.com/ Futurpreneur Canada : http://www.futurpreneur.ca/packheavy Leave a review, rate the show and if you have any questions or feedback I would love to hear from you : hayden@thepackheavypodcast.com

Tidal League Podcast is back…again. Trish and Kurt are here to fill you all in on what's happening here on the Tidal League Podcast Network. Sneak peak at our own “Grande Frappuccino” Beyond the Press Co-host Dhanung Bulsara or “D” and we talk about the unbelievable growth happening at Tidal League, highlighting some of our new and favourite shows and how we have launched an exciting new investment opportunity through crowdfunding investment firm FrontFundr. And as always we touch on where our Toronto Raptors are at so far this season. https://www.frontfundr.com/tidalleague   Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/  

In this episode, Hall welcomes Bryan Saint-Louis, Pastor, Investor & Host of the M.A.D. Casters Podcast. M.A.D. Casters focuses on people who are looking to make differences in their lives (financial freedom, spiritual growth, personal growth, etc) and those actively making differences in their communities (nonprofits, charities, social justice, organizations, etc). The goal is to inspire those around us to be the change they want to see. Bryan is currently a Youth Pastor in Calgary, Canada. He has worked in the youth sector for much of his adult life. Youth work was never something that he had considered in the past but was something that he truly fell in love with once the opportunity was in his journey. He worked as a youth specialist at a juvenile detention facility in Michigan. It gave him a realization about life that he has never seen before and was the catalyst that opened his heart to youth mentoring. Bryan eventually became a teacher and principal at a school for at-risk youth who were on the path most likely where they would not graduate high school. He often likes to use the phrase "youth that are misunderstood" rather than at-risk because once you actually get to know them, their stories tell you why they're in their current predicaments. His approach has always been to look at life through a different lens in order to see the full picture. He mentors youth and helps them figure out their passions.  The concept of impact has led him to build M.A.D. Casters (Make a Difference Podcast) where they highlight high-impact leaders, people, and organizations that are actively changing the world around them. As an investor, Bryan started into the space of private equity two years ago. Ever since then, he has not looked back. He has invested in 80 companies through equity crowdfunding platforms. He's also a brand ambassador for FrontFundr. He's invested in cryptocurrencies as well. Bryan advises inventors and entrepreneurs, shares how he sees the crowdfunding industry evolving, and discusses his investment thesis. You can listen to the M.A.D. Casters Podcast at , and via Twitter at .   Bryan can be contacted via email at , via LinkedIn at , and via Instagram at . Music courtesy of .

FrontFundr CEO Peter-Paul Van Hoeken joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share details about the company that uses Equity crowdfunding to unlock a massive pool of capital for early-stage companies in Canada. Van Hoeken talks about how it all works and he also talks about how FrontFundr is using its own platform for its current round of financing which is about 90% completed.

Peter-Paul is the Founder of FrontFundr, one of North America’s top platforms for equity crowdfunding for startups and small scaling businesses.  He is a TedX speaker on Investment Crowdfunding, is a member of the Securities Commission, and is an advisor to both the Private Capital Markets Association and the National Crowdfunding and Fintech Association.  Simply put, Peter-Paul is the person to talk to when it comes to crowdfunding capital for a hardware startup.  Today, he is going to share some valuable knowledge on how inventors, startups, and small manufacturers can raise funding to scale their product businesses, especially in modern times as there are a lot more funding opportunities than ever before. Today you will hear us talk about: Alternative forms of capital for consumer product startups What has happened in hardware startup funding over the last 5 years What technology you can leverage to raise capital How to best finance an invention idea through modern fundraising options EPISODE LINKS The Product Startup Podcast Links: Website: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ProductStartup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ProductStartup/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProductStartup/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProductStartup/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ProductStartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProductStartup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent   Peter-Paul Van Hoeken / FrontFundr Links: Website: https://www.frontfundr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterpaulvanhoeken/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontfundr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontfundr1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontfundr TedX: https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_paul_van_hoeken_investment_crowdfunding_invest_in_business_you_believe_in   Mako Design Links: Website: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MakoInvent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MakoDesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakoInvent/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MakoInvent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoInvent/   Kevin Mako’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Entrepreneurs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevMako/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kevin-Mako Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevMakoPage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevMako/   Thanks for tuning in! See you next time.

As mission-driven female entrepreneurs, we know our companies inside and out. But do we know everything we need for growth? How much is your business worth? Can you really do everything alone? Do you have all the data you need?In this episode, FrontFundr's Jaime McNally joins us to share the processes FrontFundr's Venture team executes to help companies raise capital. She also discusses the role and importance of valuing a business in equity crowdfunding. We also touch on the best practices in managing finances and data and the process of raising capital through convertible debt.Tune in to the episode to learn how to learn the best practices for achieving growth!3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:1.  Learn the role of valuing a business in raising capital.2.  Find out some of the best practices for business growth.3.  Identify the best deal structure and common struggles ventures experience when raising capital and how to deal with them.Episode Highlights➤   [02:55] Explaining key terminologies➤   [04:15] Why knowing your business’s worth is important➤   [05:26] Three processes to implement to determine the value of your business➤   [07:26] How FrontFundr works➤   [08:56] The benefits and risks involved in equity crowdfunding➤   [09:54] Handling business finances with your CFO➤   [11:03] Industries FrontFundr works with➤   [11:37] The Due Diligence Processes➤   [13:48] Where valuing a business comes in➤   [16:43] Raising capital through convertible debt and/or hybrid financing with FrontFundr➤   [18:10] Common struggles with ventures when raising capital➤   [19:46] From equity crowdfunding to initial public offering (IPO) Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeReady to transform your purpose into an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? Schedule a chat with me at any time.Ready to grow your business? Sign-up for "Key Pillars for Business Financial Success" Resources➤   Visit Christina Sjahli’s website to learn about managing your balance sheet on the Her CEO Journey podcast series.➤   Learn more about equity crowdfunding from a marketing perspective by tuning into our previous interview with Trieste Reading. 

As frustrating as it may seem, the reality is female business founders are significantly underfunded compared to male founders. Equity crowdfunding helps build community and excitement around a business.In this episode of Her CEO Journey, Trieste Reading talks about effective marketing for equity crowdfunding. She introduces FrontFundr, a platform you can use to raise capital for your mission-driven business. She also talks about creating a great pitch deck to attract investors.If you’re a woman with a vision, aiming to create an effective market campaign for equity crowdfunding, then this episode is for you!3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn about FrontFundr as an online platform you can use to campaign for your business and raise capital.Discover the critical marketing pillars for raising capital.Know about the importance of a target capital raise as a predictor of a successful campaign.Episode Highlights[07:08] How Trieste's journey with FrontFundr Started[10:35] How to get over risky investments[14:22] How the funding landscape changed in the past year[16:44] How FrontFundr helps in marketing your business[19:32] What steps to take next[22:42] Which companies can raise capital with FrontFundr?[25:49] Customer vs. investor acquisition [26:48] Easy and hard industries in raising capital[29:37] FrontFundr's role in raising capital[30:15] Marketing pillars to raise capital[33:45] The minimum following needed[36:57] Successful vs. unsuccessful campaigns[42:44] Creating a great pitch deck[46:08] Advice on marketing for equity crowdfunding for female foundersEnjoyed this episode?As a mission-driven female entrepreneur, raising capital can be difficult. But if you market your campaign well, you can use equity crowdfunding to make your business grow and thrive. If you enjoyed today's episode of Her CEO Journey Podcast, then hit subscribe!Write us a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into the show, then do not hesitate to leave us a review. You can also share this episode with the women you know so they can find financial empowerment and grow their social impact into the world.Connect With MeHave any questions about business finance? You can contact me through LinkedIn or schedule a chat with me at any time. You can also suggest topics you're curious about for future episodes to help your business grow. Thanks for listening!For more episode updates, feel free to visit: Christina Sjahli WebsiteApple Podcasts SpotifyStitcherTo fueling the life you want to live,Christina

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. This week: Startup Edmonton has announced the third cohort of its Propel program; RenovationFind.com is offering private investment and ownership opportunities through FrontFundr; TrustBIX Inc. has raised $2.1 million; Serious Labs is on a list of the top virtual reality companies in Canada for 2021; and CommerceOwl has launched recipestack.

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. This week: investors committed $150K to True Angle Medical at the Startup TNT Investment Summit; Jobber recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Canada; AltaML named one of Canada's Companies-to-Watch by Deloitte; Alberta Innovates and NSERC expand their partnership; Rainforest Alberta has launched its scorecard results; RenovationFind.com has launched on crowdfunding platform Frontfundr; and Areto Labs is a Startup Canada SDG Pitch Competition finalist.

I wanted to share my experience and thought process on small private equity investments through new innovative companies like FrontFundr and Invesdor.It's important to note that private equity is a very risky investment and should not be considered an option for everyone, it really varies based on your personal situation and you should consult a certified financial planner and definitely sleep on it before heading into this territory. I am not a CFP or a financial professional, I'm just a regular guy sharing his own thoughts and findings.For me personally I am going to mitigate my risk by keeping it a small portion of my portfolio (less than 10%, maybe 5%) and also I have evaluated my own risk tolerance to be very high and that falls in line with my pension plan and goal horizon. Here's some links for reference:FrontFundr: Ecologyst  https://www.frontfundr.com/ecologyst Invesdor: OceanVolt  https://www.invesdor.com/en/pitches/1064  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CSE's James Black had an opportunity to chat with the Very Good Food Company (CSE:VERY) Founders James Davison and Mitchell Scott on the eve of their Canadian public listing to discuss The Very Good Butcher brand and much more. Here's what they discussed on this episode of #HashtagFinance:1:52 - How James was inspired to apply his culinary skills to produce very good food after being uninspired by incumbent vegan offerings.3:04 - James describes what's in the food (not meat!)3:57 - What makes their product better than others in the plant-based food arena.4:40 - What James had to learn, and unlearn from his 13-year culinary experience when it came to making a satisfying product.6:25 - The key role that the farmer's market on Denman Island, BC played in the company's ability to product test their recipes. 8:16 - What happened after the company moved to Victoria, BC and opened the first Vegan Butcher Shop on the west coast of Canada.9:39 - How non-vegan butchers reacted to the company.11:26 - How they used Kickstarter to fund and expand their company.12:53 - Why they pitched the company on Dragon's Den and what happened after they reached handshake deals from the 5 of the Dragons.13:45 - Why they turned to FrontFundr for equity crowdfunding to avoid VC investment.14:32 - How the delivery of a "stuffed beet" led to a $2M financing and path to public markets.15:51 - Plans for expansion including a new "HQ" in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver.16:48 - How the business model for plant-based meat compares to conventional meat products.18:35 - Plans for brand expansion including The Very Good Cheese Co.19:31 - Their alternative to chicken wings that utilizes cauliflower.20:54 - How traditional meat-eaters respond to their product21:09 - Utilizing food tech for quality scalability. 22:40 - The global appeal of plant-based eating.23:29 - How COVID contributed to its growth and demand for their product.26:05 - The company's shipping capabilities across North America.Related links:https://www.verygoodbutchers.com/https://thecse.com/en/listings/diversified-industries/the-very-good-food-company-inc

On this episode of the Fintech Friday Podcast, our host Manseeb Khan sits down with Peter-Paul Van Hoeken the CEO of Frontfundr. They chat about crowd raising, drinking your own whiskey and the future of Canadain crowdfunding. Enjoy!

Peter-Paul Van Hoeken is Founder and CEO of FrontFundr the leading online funding and investment platform in Canada with a proven track record of successfully completing the first equity crowdfunding transactions in Canada. FrontFundr advocates an open and transparent market in which companies and investors understand the risks and potential returns (or losses). FrontFundr has developed a secure proprietary technology platform and has strong relationships with all stakeholders including the provincial securities regulators in Canada, as a fully registered Exempt Market Dealer in eight provinces. For comprehensive shownotes and links in the episode take a look below or click the episode title.

Dr Cathy Key is the Chief Operations Officer with World Tree (www.worldtreecop.com). Cathy’s favourite hashtag is #dollarsmakeadifference. Cathy has a PhD in Anthropology, specializing in the economics of cooperation. She has over 16 years’ experience in business development, marketing and sales working with organizations that include Telus, McGill University, Johnson and Johnson, University of Illinois and the University of British Columbia. As COO of World Tree what she loves is working with green investors who want to use their money to do good in the world. To find out more about the program, download the brochure or join a World Tree webinar. website: www.worldtreecop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldTreeCOP/ Twitter: @WorldTreeCOP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-key-22172b1 To Invest in World Tree Carbon Offset Program: Join a webinar: worldtreecop.com/webinars/ Invest on Frontfundr: https://www.frontfundr.com  

Peter-Paul has over 15 years of experience in finance, investment management, and business consultancy. He's held multiple senior management positions with global banks including ABNAMRO Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland in the areas of corporate strategy, commercial and investment banking. Peter-Paul has also held management consultancy roles in Europe. Upon relocating with his family to Canada in 2010, Peter-Paul worked as a consultant for several early stage companies and experienced the challenges that they face in attracting capital. He realized that venture financing was not leveraging technology and in 2013, Peter-Paul founded FrontFundr to address this challenge and take on the opportunity to create the New Capital Market. He also serves as a Director on the National Board of the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada (PCMA). Peter-Paul holds a Master of Science in business economics and finance from Erasmus University Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. website: www.frontfundr.com twitter: @petervanhoeken, @frontfundr facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontfundr1/