Best Crowdfunding Podcasts (2023)

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 299: Why I Passed (Tisch, Chan & Ebrahimi, Conrad) 7:49

1d ago7:49

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Tisch Wesley Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Tony Conrad Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital fi…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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386. Finding Product Market Fit As a Venture Firm, How to Identify World-Class Founders Before Anyone Else, And Debating Whether or Not Venture Has Hit The Bottom (Kyle Harrison and Eric Tarczynski) 44:37

4d ago44:37

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Kyle Harrison and Eric Tarczynski of Contrary Capital join Nate to discuss Finding Product Market Fit As a Venture Firm, How to Identify World-Class Founders Before Anyone Else, And Debating Whether or Not Venture Has Hit The Bottom. In this episode, we cover: The thesis and investment approach at Contrary. Content and content marketing? Ideating a…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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How to Appropriately Value Your Time as a Comic Creator [Scott Harris-King Mastermind Hotseat] 53:14

5d ago53:14

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Creating and crowdfunding comics takes a wide range of skills and a ton of time to do it right. So, how exactly does a comic creator looking to build up his or her publishing line determine what jobs to keep and what to outsource. That's the dilemma Scott Harris-King has found himself in. Luckily, a roundtable of creators is here to help Scott dete…

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #446 Tabletop Games Expert Shares Lessons From A $703,386 Kickstarter | Let’s Go! To Japan 39:31

8d ago39:31

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The only way to have a successful first day is to build a strong community before the launch day. So, what are some of the steps to get there? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to the COO of AEG, Ryan Dancey, whose game ‘Let’s Go! To Japan’ just raised $703,386 from over 11k backers on Kick…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 298: Strange & Unusual (Zullo, Shakir, Andelman) 4:51

8d ago4:51

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rick Zullo Deena Shakir Jim Andelman Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing …

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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385. Why AI is Still Being Underhyped, Innovating at the Hardware Layer, and Why the Future of AI is Open Source (Rodrigo Liang) 50:18

11d ago50:18

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Rodrigo Liang of SambaNova Systems joins Nate to discuss The Future of Generative AI, Innovating at the Hardware Layer, and the Path to Artificial General Intelligence. In this episode we cover: The Rise of Neural Nets and Demand for Computing Power Transition models vs. legacy models. E-Chat GPT Introduction was Game Changing. Predictions For The …

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Crowdfunding vs the Direct Market with Dead Air’s Benjamin Hunting 1:05:07

12d ago1:05:07

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Writer Benjamin Hunting joins Tyler for a discussion about the differences between launching comics for the crowdfunding / Kickstarter market and publishing in the direct market.By Tyler James

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #445 Aptera Motors CEO Shares The Secrets To $1.34 Million With Reg CF 35:34

15d ago35:34

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Equity crowdfunding is a rising tide and it's set to lift all boats. We’re not gonna lie though, even with this type of financing there are winners and losers. So what are some of the winning strategies that really make the difference? In this special episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the CEO of Aptera Mot…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 297: What's Next (Dockery, Tisch, Harrison) 8:12

15d ago8:12

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Catharine Dockery David Tisch Kyle Harrison Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New S…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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384. Building with a 100-Year Vision, Getting to Conviction in Canva, the Mission-Driven Mindset, and Lessons from the Legend, Bill Campbell (Wes Chan and Pegah Ebrahimi) 44:19

18d ago44:19

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Wes Chan and Pegah Ebrahimi of FPV Ventures join Nick to discuss Building with a 100-Year Vision, Getting to Conviction in Canva, the Mission-Driven Mindset, and Lessons from the Legend, Bill Campbell. In this episode we cover: The long-term effects of the tech banking crisis Advice to portfolio founders What Generative AI Means for Google and Sear…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Making Crowdfunding Comics Easier with Laurie Foster and Russell Nohelty 1:02:14

19d ago1:02:14

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Get ready for a high-level comic book crowdfunding discussion with some of the most experienced creators in the game! Laurie Foster of Unlikely Heroes Studios and writer Russell Nohelty are back to discuss their new launch for Lucifer Licorice on Kickstarter, as well as how Unlikely Heroes Studios is helping creators with the most cumbersome part o…

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #444 Kickstarter Advertising Expert Shares Secrets To A $80k Kickstarter Campaign | KIT GYM 34:54

22d ago34:54

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Marketing your product on Kickstarter is just as important as creating it. So, where to start? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to CEO of Starget Tim Jung about the ins and outs of creating an epic page and video for your product! You’ll learn: How his team raised a $80,179 Kickstarter from 331 backe…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 296_ Lessons Learned (Shakir, Tisch, Chan & Ebrahi) 6:51

22d ago6:51

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Deena Shakir David Tisch Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital fi…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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383. The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? (Alex Konrad) 46:45

25d ago46:45

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Alex Konrad of Forbes joins Nick to discuss The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? . In this episode we cover: What led to the demise of First Republic Bank Venture Capital’s response to the Crisis How will the acquisition of First Republic B…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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From Solo Creator to Running a Full-Service Comic Studio with Joel Rodriguez 57:38

26d ago57:38

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Over the past few years, creator Joel Rodriguez has grown his Metal Ninja Studios from a one-man operation to a full-service comic production and design studio. In this conversation with Tyler James, you'll learn about growing a support team, the changing landscape of indie comics and the benefits of letting go of a "do-it-all-yourself" mentality.…

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #443 An Indie Romance Author’s Guide to Raising $192,697 on Kickstarter | Willow Winters 39:36

29d ago39:36

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One big perk of doing a crowdfunding campaign is that it already sets you apart from other brands out there. Here’s why: You can offer your customers options that simply do not exist outside of Kickstarter. Today’s story is a great example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to self-published au…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 295: Why I Passed (Andelman, Dockery, Tarczynski) 9:37

29d ago9:37

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Catharine Dockery Eric Tarczynski Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm com…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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382. Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social (David Tisch) 46:51

1M ago46:51

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David Tisch of Box Group joins Nick to discuss Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social. In this episode we cover: Dealing with decisions that feel like tweener. Over-rotating on short-term fake signals. What is their portfolio construction philosophy? Regretting not investing in t…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Recommendations for Doing Smaller Print Runs 58:35

1M ago58:35

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In this "from the ComixLaunch Mailbag" episode, Tyler gives some advice to a creator who is looking for recommendations for printers who can print roughly 500 copies and still have their pricing work for Diamond Distribution. Is it possible? Let's talk comic printing in 2023!By Tyler James

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #442 Tech Startup Founders Share Their Secrets To A $591,361 Republic Campaign | LEXI 43:07

1M ago43:07

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Equity crowdfunding is currently in its heyday. So how can you hit it big with your next campaign? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Scott Cahill and John Osborne about their $591,361 Republic campaign for a tech start-up called LEXI. Expect to learn: Some key signs that you might be dealing with a…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 294: What's Next (Chan & Ebrahim, Shakir, Zullo) 10:03

1M ago10:03

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Wesley Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Deena Shakir Rick Zullo Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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381. The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work (Rex Woodbury) 46:33

1M ago46:33

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Rex Woodbury of Index joins Nate to discuss The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work. In this episode we cover: Entrepreneurship vs. Work ethic. The power of questioning social constructs. Other trends to be excited about in tech. Connecting to people on the internet is similar to advertis…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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13 Thoughts on Returning to Comic Conventions After a Long Hiatus 1:20:49

1M ago1:20:49

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After stopping doing comic conventions entirely at the start of the pandemic in 2020, Tyler finally returned to tabling at Wicked Comic Con over the weekend. In this session, he'll break down his top insights from being a vendor at this mid-sized, two day show in Boston.By Tyler James

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #441 Going From A Canceled Kickstarter To $1 Million Mega Success | Back Transformer 40:50

1M ago40:50

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It’s a tough choice to cancel your campaign but sometimes it might be the key to your future success. And today’s podcast guest is living proof of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to creator Marina Prospero who has raised over $1 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo InDemand. You’ll …

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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380. The Lux Capital Playbook, Deeptech and The Application Layer, and What the Future Holds for Digital Health (Deena Shakir) 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Deena Shakir of Lux Capital joins Nick to discuss The Lux Capital Playbook, Deeptech and The Application Layer, and What the Future Holds for Digital Health. In this episode we cover: Investments in the fertility space. How do you think about the future of healthcare? Investing in healthcare companies. Innovation in healthcare. Guest Links: LinkedI…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 293: Post Mortems (Andelman, Chan & Ebrahi, Liang) 7:15

2M ago7:15

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Rodrigo Liang Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed. Did you miss our guests full-length episodes? Jim Andelman Episode 379 Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Episode 384 Rodrigo…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Enhancing the Digital Reward Experience for Your Kickstarter Backers 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Many Kickstarter creators add profitability and fun to their campaign when they think beyond "just the PDF" and offer higher priced (and value) digital rewards to their backers. In this session, Tyler will load you up with a ton of ideas for upping your digital game!By Tyler James

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 292: Lessons Learned (Zullo, Shakir, Pruden) 7:01

2M ago7:01

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rick Zullo Deena Shakir Alex Pruden The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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379. 85% Graduation from Seed to Series A, SaaS Metric Mastery, The Right Time to Stop Founder-Led Sales, and Advice for Emerging Managers (Jim Andelman) 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Jim Andelman of Bonfire Ventures joins Nick to discuss 85% Graduation from Seed to Series A, SaaS Metric Mastery, The Right Time to Stop Founder-Led Sales, and Advice for Emerging Managers. In this episode we cover: The entry point for a seed investor. The importance of being overweight on the first round. How do you respond to a correction in valu…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Perfecting Your Pitch with the “Knowing Smile” Test 39:26

2M ago39:26

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Tyler is getting ready to dust off his convention pitches and finally return to tabling at comic cons starting this month! In this session, he'll share one of his ultimate pitching secrets, which you can apply to sales in person, on Kickstarter, and anywhere you're talking about your books.By Tyler James

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #440 Bold New Launch Hacks That Raised $298,591 On Kickstarter | Biigloo 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Brand building can really make or break a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s story is the ultimate example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Kazaf Ye dive into the step-by-step plan that raised 6-figures on Kickstarter for his product Biigloo. You’ll discover: Kazaf’s proven tips…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 291: Why I Passed (Ross, Shakir, Zullo) 6:57

2M ago6:57

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kristi Ross Deena Shakir Rick Zullo Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to i…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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378. Betting on "Bad" Industries, the opportunity in Alcohol, Nicotine, SexTech and other vices, and Why Early Stage Investors Should Avoid Consumer Investing (Catharine Dockery) 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Catharine Dockery of Vice Ventures joins Nick to discuss Betting on "Bad" Industries, the opportunity in Alcohol, Nicotine, SexTech and other vices, and Why Early Stage Investors Should Avoid Consumer Investing. In this episode we cover: Raising money for venture capital. Investment opportunities in psychedelics. What are the signals to look for in…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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Launching Something New with Death Transit Tanager’s Karl Kerschl 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Eisner Award-winning Writer/Illustrator Karl Kerschl is back on Kickstarter with Death Transit Tanager, his love-letter to the manga and anime he grew up with. Inspired by Metroid and Hellboy, his new title is a murder mystery in space, filled with creeping dread and kinetic sci-fi action!By Tyler James

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #439 Zencastr Breaks Down How They Raised $562,627 On WeFunder 38:39

2M ago38:39

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No need to sugarcoat it: equity crowdfunding is new, and many people are still skeptical about it. So why go with that route? The thing is, there are people who believe in your passion project so much that want to help you scale it. And as today’s story shows, fostering that relationship through equity crowdfunding can go a long way! In today’s epi…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 290: What's Next (Andelman, Hershenson, Pruden) 6:27

2M ago6:27

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Mar Hershenson Alex Pruden Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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377. From Special Forces to Leading Aleo, The Bull Case for Crypto and Web 3, and The Future of the Internet (Alex Pruden) 40:58

2M ago40:58

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Alex Pruden of Aleo joins Nate to discuss From Special Forces to Leading Aleo, The Bull Case for Crypto and Web 3, and The Future of the Internet. In this episode we cover: Leading a tech startup. How to cultivate a stronger sense of leadership. What is Aleo and what does it do? What are the initial use cases for Ai? The power of proof of humanity.…

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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A Look Inside “The Comic Writer’s Journal” with Jon Lock 48:59

2M ago48:59

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Veteran comic and video game writer Jon Lock has just launched The Comic Writer's Journal, to provide creators a simple framework for bringing their comic stories to life. In this session, Jon and Tyler will discuss some of the key elements comic writers should have in place before sitting down to write their scripts, and tools that help enable mor…

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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EP #438 The Secret Behind a Blockbuster $1.1 Million Indiegogo Campaign | Move+ by Kineon 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Every campaign is different, but if there’s one bit of advice that, when applied, works for every single creator, it’s this: Listen to your crowd. Even if you don’t have the ultimate landing page or messaging yet, your crowd will tell you what you might be missing, and today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast…

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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Investor Stories 289: Post Mortems (Schlacks, Hershenson, Zullo) 5:26

2M ago5:26

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Willy Schlacks Mar Hershenson Rick Zullo Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.

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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

3M ago43:57

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Shardul Shah of Index Ventures joins Nick to discuss Assessing an entrepreneur’s imagination. What are the metrics and characteristics that demonstrate product market fit for Early-stage investing? (Shardul Shah). In this episode we cover: Outsourcing security risk and the need to outsource risk. The Importance of Imaginative Entrepreneurs How do y…

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