Best Crowdfunding Champions Podcasts (2024)

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EP #490 Foundational Strategies to Build Your Business from 10 Startup Champions | Business Startup 30:57

8d ago30:57

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Fiction: Genius is all you need to create a successful business. Fact: It takes courage and willingness to get the job done. So, what do you need to do to get your business off the ground? Join host Salvador Briggman and some of today's most talked about corporate masterminds as they share advice on how you can navigate your own success. These 10 s…

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EP #491 Unleash Your Creative Talent With These 7 Patreon Tips | Patreon 23:52

1d ago23:52

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Are you ready to quit your 9 to 5 job? If lack of funding is holding back your creative dream, then it's time to launch your Patreon campaign. Whether you are a podcaster, YouTuber, artist, musician, writer, and more, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to navigate this powerful subscription-based crowdfunding platform to fund your creative ca…

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Catherine Gray/Joanna Kuang: discusses Fund of Funds with Illumen Capital’s Joanna Kuang Ep. 387 23:24

2d ago23:24

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Joanna Kuang, Senior Vice President of Product Development and Impact at Illumen Capital. Joanna has dedicated her career to expanding access to capital in pursuit of inclusive justice for and alongside under-resourced people of color. She believes a combination of public, private, and philanthr…

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Catherine Gray/Dorthy Shore: Women In Their Prime TV Programming with Dorthy Shore Ep. 386 28:23

9d ago28:23

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dorthy Shore who was among the youngest female entrepreneurs in the state of Kentucky, launching an automotive advertising agency that she grew to be the largest woman-owned agency in the U.S. During her tenure, the ad agency won 100s of awards for creative distinction, including dozens of Telly…

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich 57:00

9d ago57:00

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich. To contact Hollis send your email to hollisrichwrite@gmail.com. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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Art Beyond Borders - The Fusion of Dance, Culture, and Entrepreneurship 54:52

11d ago54:52

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Tune in to hear from Mrs. Shraddha Joglekar, an Indian classical Bharatanatyam teacher based in San Francisco, CA. Discover how she intertwines the journey of Indian classical dance with relatable narratives for local audiences and impacts people worldwide through art forms often categorized. In this captivating discussion, she candidly shares insi…

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EP #489 Easy Tactics to Beat Your Kickstarter Goal in One Day | Mass Explained 36:48

15d ago36:48

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Are you secretly afraid that all your hard work and dedication will come to nothing? If you are dreading launch day, then get ready for today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where our guest put 30 years into his project… and beat his crowdfunding goal on the first day! Salvador Briggman interviews Dan Gonzalez, a graphic designer turned writ…

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Catherine Gray/Lee Levy- Entrepreneurial Advice from Successful Web and Marketing Designer Ep. 385 24:28

16d ago24:28

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Lee Levy, a Los Angeles-based web designer as well as the creative director and Founder of Nex Graphics, with a proven track record of helping companies build a strong presence across the internet. Bringing 25 years of industry experience, she provides graphic design and website design solutions…

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Unveiling 'A Photographic Memory': Rachel Elizabeth Seed's Documentary Journey" 56:00

17d ago56:00

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Our guest, Rachel Elizabeth Seed, is a DIRECTOR/PRODUCERoriginally from London, and is a Los Angeles and Brooklyn-based nonfiction storyteller working in film, photography and writing. Join us as Rachel talks about her feature documentary Photographic Memory. She says this about the film ... "After a decade+ of shooting, editing, and producing, my …

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EP #488 Accelerate Your Nonprofit with These 10 Expert Crowdfunding Strategies | Nonprofit 17:22

22d ago17:22

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Is lack of funding holding you back from running a successful nonprofit? Would a crowdfunding campaign give you the financial edge to ethically impact the world? If you are tired of chasing after donors to make ends meet, then join host Salvador Briggman as he’s joined by 10 nonprofit experts who will show you how to crush your organization’s crowd…

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Catherine Gray/Mairin Murray- Irish Disruptor for Women Funding Women Entrepreneurs Ep. 384 25:25

24d ago25:25

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Máirín Murray, a tech innovator and ‘woman founder’ community champion with extensive knowledge of the start-up ecosystem in Ireland and beyond. She is a TEDx speaker who has led the design and development of numerous award-winning digital products. She is passionate about harnessing tech for po…

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How Does Gauri Tai Pathare Redefined the Essence of Classical Singing? 55:00

26d ago55:00

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In this Podcast we delve into the inspiring journey and profound insights of Gauri Tai Pathare. In this series, we explore the profound insights into the classical musical journey of the distinguished Indian classical singer, Vidushi Gauri Tai Pathare. Gain a deep understanding of how her journey has achieved unparalleled success through a perfect …

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Your Tax Solution for Crowdfunding and Beyond! 54:45

25d ago54:45

54:45

Discover the untold realities behind why your hard-earned money, dedicated to supporting community causes through crowdfunding, often falls short of providing the expected tax benefits. Truekarma, a robust platform, is here to unravel the mysteries and guide you towards maximizing your tax deductions. Join us as we explore how this platform not onl…

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EP #487 Power Tips to Surpass $1 Million Your First Day on Kickstarter | Yarbo 39:00

29d ago39:00

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If you are worried that your campaign might flop, then join host Salvador Briggman to learn the exact strategies this startup company used to raise over $1 million on the first day on Kickstarter. Not only that, they went on to score a whopping $3.4 million on their campaign. Introducing Kenneth Kohlmann and Candicee Liu, who turned an ordinary sno…

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Catherine Gray with Crowdfunding Expert Devin Thorpe Ep. 383 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Devin Thorpe, a bestselling author and new-media journalist who calls himself a champion of social good. His show is called Superpowers for Good; his nearly 1500 guests include Bill Gates and other luminary changemakers. As a Forbes contributor with over 500 bylines and over two million unique r…

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Hollywood Humor: Inside Steve Kaplan's World of Comedy Tools and Techniques 56:00

1M ago56:00

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For years, Steve Kaplan has been one of the industry's most respected and sought-after experts on comedy. His first book, The Hidden Tools of Comedy is a best-seller in its field, and his second book, The Comic Hero's Journey: Serious Story Structure for Fabulously Funny Films was recently released in an audio version. In addition to having taught …

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EP #486 How to Raise Over $5 Million on Kickstarter WITHOUT a Prelaunch | The Book 34:26

1M ago34:26

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Are you worried your crowdfunding project won’t make it? Are you scared your pre-launch campaign is below par? Then listen to this Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with special guests Artur, Seva, Timur, whose recent crowdfunding campaign gained over $5 million from 30,000 backers…without a prelaunch! Join Salvador Briggman as he discusses their la…

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Catherine Gray/Allison Byers- Changemaker for Funding Women Ep. 382 29:50

1M ago29:50

29:50

Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Allison Byers, the Founder & CEO of Scroobious, a scalable, algorithmic platform connecting founders and investors through education and personalized curation, with a mission to enhance diversity in the startup ecosystem. Prior to founding Scroobious she launched and co-ran a medical device comp…

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EP #485 How to Win $170K from Your Kickstarter Campaign On a Budget | Skyted 34:58

1M ago34:58

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Is your budget limited? Do you want to fast-track your Kickstarter campaign but don’t know how? Then these words of crowdfunding gold from financial wiz Thomas Guesdon will get you there. Thomas helped lead his company Skyted to crowdfunding success of $170K from 690 backers on a limited budget in a few short months. Skyted lets you mask up and car…

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Catherine Gray/Marian Leitner- Women Trailblazer in the Wine Industry Ep. 381 22:00

1M ago22:00

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Marian Leitner-Waldman, the co-founder and CEO of Archer Roose Wine. As a Wine lover and adventurer, she founded the company in 2015 with her husband, David. Archer Roose is dedicated to producing affordable luxury wines with minimal intervention. How? Marian and David created the Traveling Vine…

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Exploring the Future of Film Distribution with Christie Marchese, of Kinema 45:00

2M ago45:00

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Join us as Christie Marchese shares about how Kinema helps audiences discover & watch great films in creative places, and in community with others. Kinema provides an operating system for filmmakers to manage their screening tours, and developing partnerships with mixed-use spaces in real life and community leaders & influencers online - all to rea…

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EP #484 Rock Solid Tactics that Raised +$490K on Wefunder | L5 Automation 39:15

2M ago39:15

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I know you have big dreams, so how does half a million dollars sound to turn those dreams into a reality? Join host Salvador Briggman as he talks with Alexander Gutierrez about his hugely successful Wefunder campaign. Alex is the founder of L5 Automation and the genius mind behind a robot that harvests strawberries better and faster than ever, than…

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Catherine Gray/Ruth Shaber, MD- Investing In Reproductive Health Ep. 380 20:30

2M ago20:30

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Ruth Shaber, MD, who is a changemaker and innovator, moving from a robust career as an OBGYN and senior executive at Kaiser Permanente to empowering women across finance and healthcare. Currently, she is the founder and president of Tara Health Foundation, a philanthropic investment group that u…

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EP #483 Strategies to Turn Your Dream Into a Million-Dollar Crowdfunding Success | Kara Water 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Do you consider yourself a problem solver? Cody Soodeen does, and he’ll show you how to turn your next big idea into a million-dollar crowdfunding campaign. With Kara Water, Cody created a revolutionary air-to-water dispenser that creates pure, mineral-rich water right from the air of your home or office. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified…

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Catherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda & Sharon Gless Executive Producers of Show Her the Money Ep. 379 31:08

2M ago31:08

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, Sharon Gless and her best friend, Dawn La Freeda, one of America's largest restaurant franchise owners, owns over 115 restaurants in her career. These profoundly accomplished women are also the executive producers of the documentary, Show Her the Mone…

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EP #482 Killer Tips to Boost Your Crowdfunding Pledges By Over 800% | Manta Foils 36:06

2M ago36:06

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Are you ready to learn how to boost your crowdfunding goals over 800% and turn your campaign into a 6-figure win? On today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman gets real with Thomas Radiguet of Manta Foils and creator of TakeOff, an electric motor assist for foiling. On his first-ever campaign, Thomas brought in ove…

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Catherine Gray/Wendi McGowan Ellis: Funding Women Founded Funds Ep. 378 23:56

2M ago23:56

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Wendi McGowan-Ellis, the CEO & Founding General Partner at Cassandra Capital - a female-founded venture capital firm Investing in early growth-stage, women-led companies and whose mission is to "Punch Past the 3 Percent Point" of all VC investments. Wendi's investment thesis is that 80% of the f…

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EP #481 Multi-Million Dollar Strategies From a 2x Crowdfunding Businesswoman | Kidcaboo 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Get ready to be wowed, as host Salvador Briggman is joined by Rebecca Lock, of Kidcaboo. This 2x crowdfunding success story and previous guest on our CrowdCrux podcast will blow your mind about how she turned her idea into a multi-million dollar business. Her children’s ride-sharing company is ready to go national, and she’s back for her second reg…

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Catherine Gray/Women in Music, Movies & Entertainment with Roslyn Kind & Monique Impagliazzo Ep.377 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Roslyn Kind and Monique Impagliazzo. They discuss Rosalyn’s new music video “The Look of Love/The Island” with her and the director of the music video, Monique Impagliazzo. They also discuss the need for more funding for women in the arts as well as the need for more women to invest in women! Ro…

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EP #480 Killer Tips to Raise More Than 8x Your Kickstarter Goal | Atto Digital 40:30

3M ago40:30

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Get ready to be blown away as Salvador Briggman shares secrets from a crowdfunding pro on how you can surpass your crowdfunding goals. Four-time successful campaigner Lornia helped Atto Digital raked in over 8x their crowdfunding goal from more than 1,200 backers for the world’s slimmest voice recorder. Sal and Lorina go in-depth as they talk about…

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Catherine Gray/Elisa Miller-Out: Why Invest in Women Founded Funds Ep. 376 20:05

3M ago20:05

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Elisa Miller-Out, a business leader, investor, technologist, and mother. She is chair of the board for Singlebrook, a web software development firm she co-founded in 2006 for which she served as CEO until 2016, when she oversaw the acquisition of the firm’s largest division. Not one to sit still…

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Championing Workers' Rights: Making Baristas vs The Billionaire 45:00

3M ago45:00

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Introducing Mark Mori: Renowned Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker and Emmy Award-winning TV producer, Mark Mori is at the forefront of social justice storytelling. As the former chair of the Non-Fiction and Documentary Committee of the Producers Guild of America, East, and a seasoned union activist, Mark has consistently used his lens t…

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EP #479 Framework to Turn a Hobby into a 6-Figure Kickstarter Campaign | Lumionix 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Do you like awake at night wishing your hobby could replace your day job? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with Lumionix founder Nazmus Sakib about how he found a need in his hobby and set out to fulfill it. In his first Kickstarter campaign, Nazmus raised over $276,000 by: Creating an immaculately we…

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Catherine Gray/Susan Moring: Midwest Venture Funding Ep. 375 22:43

3M ago22:43

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Susan Moring, an Investment Principal at Cortado Ventures, an Oklahoma City-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies. In her role at Cortado, Susan manages all aspects of the investment process including deal sourcing, ] diligence, and post-investment portfolio company …

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Chris White: Exploring the Rich Legacy of American Documentary 48:00

3M ago48:00

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Chris White: Exploring the Rich Legacy of American Documentary To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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EP #478 Winning Kickstarter Tips to Bring in $160K from 1,000 Backers | Vitaloop 39:24

3M ago39:24

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When was the last time you had a drink, and wondered how clean your water was? It was a thought like this that led Arild Vikingstad of Vitaloop to create a revolutionary product, and he wants to help you launch your own great idea with his awesome crowdfunding tips. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with Salvador Briggman, you…

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Catherine Gray/Kelly Arenas: SPV’s As A Fundraising Vehicle Ep. 374 20:05

3M ago20:05

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Kelley Arena, an angel investor, consultant for women-founded businesses, and advocate for women in finance. She began her career at a professional football franchise (go Eagles!), rotated through various operating companies at Johnson & Johnson in their Financial Leadership Development Program,…

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EP #477 This Uniquely Successful Kickstarter Strategy Raised $460k+ | LUNAR1,622 37:48

3M ago37:48

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If you feel like your crowdfunding goals are so out of reach it’s like trying to reach for the moon, then today’s episode is for you. Instead of reaching for the moon, Col&MacArthur brought the moon to earth, and are ready to show you how. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman will speak with Sébastien Colen abo…

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Catherine Gray/Jennifer Jeronimo: Investing in Diversity w Gaingels Ep. 373 21:37

3M ago21:37

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Jennifer Jeronimo who is the CEO of Gaingels, an LGBTQIA+/Allied private investment syndicate, and one of the largest and most active private investors dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion within the venture capital ecosystem. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in finance and ba…

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EP #476 Crowdfunding Strategies that Worked in 2023 (and New Opportunities for 2024) 31:06

4M ago31:06

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Dive into the world of crowdfunding like never before! Join us in our latest episode of “Crowdfunding Demystified”, where we unravel the astonishing growth of crowdfunding in 2023 and unlock its potential for 2024. Discover how platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionised fundraising, cumulatively amassing over $7.6 billion! But tha…

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Catherine Gray/Halle Kaplan Allen: SPV for Raising Capital Ep.372 19:58

4M ago19:58

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Halle Kaplan-Allen who is the Head of Revenue at Sydecar, where she is responsible for growing the ecosystem of investors & founders building their businesses on Sydecar’s standardized platform. Halle has previously led strategic operations teams at multiple startups, building systems and proces…

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Kelly Galindos quest against Global Sex Trafficking 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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Kelly Galindo has a passion for filmmaking and she has done some extraordinary work. She has been in war torn countries documenting sex trafficking with the help of service men to protect her. She has used some wonderful new ways of marketing her film. She is making shorts and a feature and a multi-part series on sex trafficking. Learn how to expan…

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Catherine Gray/Katie Dunn & Kat Weaver: Fundraising Powerful Pitches Ep.371 27:28

4M ago27:28

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https://www.powertopitch.com/grantpower?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.powertopitch.com%2Fa%2F2147710548%2Fo5zanhcy Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Kat Weaver & Katie Dunn, the co-founders of Power to Pitch. They are a founder and investor team who saw the gaps in education, resources, & access to capital, and together advise founders …

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Mina T. Son and Sara Newens discuss co-directing their social issue documentary 44:00

4M ago44:00

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Our special guests today are Sara Newens and Mina T. Son. Sara is an award-winning filmmaker and editor who received Primetime Emmy nominations for her work on Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and Allen v. Farrow. She also served as editor and writer for On the Record. Mina is a Korean American filmmaker who is currently in post-production on a document…

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EP #475 From A Radical New Idea To $344,318 Success On WeFunder | HotelierCo 41:39

4M ago41:39

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When it comes to alternative funding, crowdfunding is like no other. It allows you to connect with the crowd, get funding, get something new out there, make a real-world impact - don’t even get me started on that! Today’s story is an incredible example! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder…

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Catherine Gray/Amy Hanlon: Venture Capital Funding Ep. 370 21:53

4M ago21:53

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Amy Hanlon, president of Blue Meta Design, who visually showcases the impactful stories of startups through graphic design, partnering with VCs on cutting-edge investments. A small branding agency in the Mid-South, Blue Meta Design is client-focused, servicing companies changing the world and th…

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EP #474 Bold New Tips From A $376,284 Kickstarter Success | Klydoclock 35:34

4M ago35:34

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What if I tell you that you’re gonna learn exactly what went into raising a $376,284 Kickstarter by the end of today’s episode? Well, buckle up cause that’s precisely what we’re getting into today! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the creator of Klydoclock, Ran Kramer, about the pre-launch strateg…

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Why we need Ultimate Co-founder Connection Platform - CoffeeSpace today? 53:54

4M ago53:54

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CoffeeSpace: Brew Your Next Venture Over Coffee.Join Hazim Mohamad as he unravels the journey of creating a unique co-founder matchmaking platform. Don't forget to connect with Passionate pulse on other social media platforms @passionatepulse4u. Do you have a suggestion for the podcast guest? Please fill this form quickly - https://forms.gle/MfQ87v…

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Catherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda: Building a Franchise Empire Ep. 369 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dawn Lafreeda, who is one of the largest restaurant franchise owners in America, owning over 115 restaurants in her career. She is also the largest female employer in San Antonio, Texas, and one of San Antonio’s largest private companies. She bought her first franchise from Denny’s at age 23 and…

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EP #473 Founder of AvaWatz Breaks Down How They Raised $1.2 Million In Startup Investment 39:15

5M ago39:15

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Crowdfunding is a powerful new way of raising capital but it does come with its challenges. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Rajini Anachi, CEO of AvaWatz, about overcoming some of these major challenges and raising over $2 million on StartEngine and WeFunder! You’ll hear Rajini share what were th…

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