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I'm thrilled to share with you the latest insights from the frontier of financing in our newest podcast episode. As your guide through the ever-evolving landscape of investment, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the brilliant Mr. Woody, a maestro in the realms of crowdfunding and venture capital (VC).
🚀 Crowdfunding: The Game Changer We dove deep into how crowdfunding isn't just a buzzword—it's revolutionizing how startups and pre-IPO businesses are turning their visions into reality. Imagine raising up to $5 million, not from faceless corporations, but from your own community of supporters. That's the power of crowdfunding, and it's reshaping the way entrepreneurs think about capital.
🌐 Building a Community of Backers Mr. Woody illuminated the shift from solo ventures to creating a thriving ecosystem of backers. This isn't just about money; it's about fostering brand advocates who amplify your message and drive your business forward. And guess what? Venture capitalists are taking notice.
💡 Merging Investors with Brand Advocates The lines between customers and investors are blurring. We discussed how turning your customers into investors can create a legion of passionate supporters who are invested (quite literally) in your success.
🔍 Attracting Investors to Your Cause Before you launch your crowdfunding campaign, listen in as we reveal the strategies to build your crowd, from leveraging social media to connecting with angels and VCs who share your vision for innovation.
🔮 The Future of Crowdfunding and VC The landscape is changing, and VCs are joining the crowdfunding party. We explored how this synergy could democratize early-stage financing and give more people a chance to be part of the next big success story.
🤝 A Shift in VC Perception We wrapped up a look at how VCs are warming up to crowdfunding, recognizing the caliber of companies emerging from this space. It's an exciting time to be an entrepreneur, and the opportunities are boundless.
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Mr. Sherwood Neiss co-authored the Crowdfunding Exemption Framework, which became the basis of Title III of the U.S. JOBS Act to legalize securities-based crowdfunding. As the co-founder of GUARDD, D3VC, and Crowdfund Capital Advisors (“CCA”), he is at the forefront of the online investment industry. GUARDD is a SaaS financial disclosure tool that assists private companies in complying with state Blue Sky laws regarding secondary trading. D3VC is an ML/AI venture capital firm investing in select online investment offerings, and CCA is a consulting firm serving certain governments and multi-lateral organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and governments like Mexico, Chile, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Mr. Neiss co-authored the World Bank’s research report “Crowdfunding’s Potential for the Developing World” and co-authored "Crowdfund Investing for Dummies. (Wiley)," among other titles. He is the chief architect of the CCLEAR Regulation Crowdfunding Database, which tracks and monitors over 7,300 pre-IPO startups across 450 industries in the USA. He created the CrowdFinance50 Index, which tracks the Top 50 Daily Regulation Crowdfunding offerings. Mr. Neiss is an active investor and serves on the advisory boards of several crowdfunding companies. Mr. Neiss was selected as a cohort for the 2021 AIPCA Accelerator. VentureBeat listed Mr. Neiss as one of the most influential thought leaders in crowdfunding. Before GUARDD, D3VC & CCA, Mr. Neiss co-founded FLAVORx, Inc., acted as its chief financial officer, and won Ernst… Read More
