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Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a list of new impact-related offerings added to FINRA-Registered Crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. We’ll share four separate lists:
Impact offerings determined by our proprietary analysis.
Offerings with minority founders.
Deals with women founders.
Those with LGBTQ founders.
Sometimes, it takes weeks for our source to determine that a company has a social impact, a woman, minority or LGBTQ founder. When we discover an offering qualifies for our list, even if it is no longer new, we will include it. See the lists below.
We are pleased to share this SuperCrowd Voices from the Community post with you. SuperCrowd Voices posts represent the views of our guest authors, not The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation. Interested in sharing your voice? Click here.
In the evolving landscape of U.S. economic development, traditional funding mechanisms often fall short in addressing the needs of Small Businesses, especially those in underserved communities. Investment crowdfunding, particularly under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), has emerged as a transformative tool, democratizing access to capital and fostering inclusive economic Growth.
Enacted as part of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act in 2012, Reg CF allows companies to raise up to $5 million annually from both accredited and non-accredited investors through SEC-registered platforms. This regulatory framework has opened new avenues for startups and small businesses to secure funding without the traditional barriers associated with venture capital or bank loans.
Since its implementation, investment crowdfunding has facilitated over $2.5 billion in capital raised from more than 2 million investors, supporting a diverse array of businesses across the nation.
Sherwood Woodie Neiss shares how data-driven insights are transforming investment crowdfunding for investors and entrepreneurs.
He reveals the story behind launching Crowdfund Capital Advisors and building a comprehensive industry database.
Sherwood explains how his new book, Investomers, distills years of experience and research into actionable guidance.
He describes his superpower: breaking big goals into small steps and using accountability to achieve them.
The episode highlights practical strategies for making progress on major projects by leveraging data and discipline.
In 2012, I deliberately began this journey, starting a newsletter called Your Mark on the World and simultaneously contributing to Forbes. What began as a personal commitment to amplify social impact has become something much larger: a platform, a community, and now a movement—what we call The SuperCrowd.
Over the next eight years, I wrote more than 500 articles for Forbes and a comparable number for Your Mark on the World. I retained the copyright to my Forbes work, enabling me to republish it and share it with my own growing community. This strategy allowed me to build a loyal subscriber base that was hungry for stories of impact—stories about people using business and Finance to solve the world’s biggest problems.
As I covered impact Investing and social entrepreneurship, I quickly gravitated to regulated investment crowdfunding—a new legal structure, passed into law just four months before I began at Forbes. This space felt like home. It was practical, powerful, and full of possibility. I soon found myself in touch with many of the original architects and advocates of the JOBS Act. Those early Relationships formed the roots of what we now call The SuperCrowd.
In the years since, I’ve continued to write, speak, host, invest, and build in this space. I’ve also served on the board of the Crowdfunding Professional Association for nearly a decade. But more importantly, I’ve been privileged to help grow a network of people like you—founders, investors, and community builders who believe that capital can serve the common good.
That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce our newest initiative: SuperCrowd Voices from the Community.
SuperCrowd Voices is a new section of the Superpowers for Good newsletter, dedicated to sharing the authentic stories, insights, and reflections of our community—the people building the future of impact crowdfunding.
We published our first piece on Monday, an inspiring piece from FundingHope founder and CEO . Another post goes live Thursday. Starting today, we’re inviting you—the SuperCrowd—to be part of this new phase.
Jay Goth explains Burble’s innovative storytelling tent, helping neurodivergent children engage imagination and find calm.
He shares the tent’s success with autistic children, including one who slept through the night for the first time.
Jay discusses his path from angel investing to becoming CEO of Burble to promote conscious capitalism.
He reveals his superpower: recognizing and nurturing others’ superpowers through deep listening and mentorship.
Jay encourages community investment via crowdfunding to support Burble’s mission and social impact.
We are pleased to share this SuperCrowd Voices from the Community post with you. SuperCrowd Voices posts represent the views of our guest authors, not The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation. Interested in sharing your voice? Click here.
When Suphy Kung was laid off from her role at Tesla in 2019, she didn’t see it as the end. She saw it as the beginning.
“My entrepreneurial journey began after a corporate layoff,” Kung says. “It opened the door to E-Commerce.” She started experimenting with Amazon selling, sourcing products wholesale from Alibaba. But success didn’t come overnight. “I struggled to find the right product,” she recalls. Still, Kung had a powerful asset most new entrepreneurs lack: a deep background in solving business problems as an organizational effectiveness consultant.
“I had spent years helping companies solve problems, so I knew how to spot a real need,” she explains. That skill would soon help her identify a gap in the market—one that was hiding in plain sight.
After reading thousands of Amazon reviews, Kung saw a common frustration voiced by parents: no diaper bag did it all. “It reminded me of my own struggles as a new mom many years ago,” she says. She also noticed something else: disorganized outings often created unnecessary Stress for parents, sometimes even straining relationships. Post-pandemic hygiene concerns had only made things worse.
Motivated to solve these everyday challenges, Kung teamed up with two fellow moms to design something radically better. “We created the ultimate Swiss Army-style parent backpack,” she says. “It features a built-in booster seat, an extra-large mat, and a sleek, unisex design that even dads Love to carry.”
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Rachel Renee’s Mission to Empower Small Businesses with Goat Moves
Devin’s Impact Pick of the Week Offers Cultured Creations, Uncommon Returns
Amplifying Impact: How Effective Giving Can Save Lives and Transform Communities
Up-cycling and Uplifting: Pingree Detroit’s Revolutionary Impact
How President Trump’s 2025 Policies Could Transform Impact Crowdfunding
Ten Reasons I’m Thankful for YOU!
Are you ready to align your investments with your values? Impact Members of the SuperCrowd receive exclusive weekly picks from , spotlighting innovative ventures that drive social good while offering potential financial returns.
Gain access to carefully selected opportunities that empower communities, promote sustainability, and deliver real change. Don’t just invest—make an impact.
Every Sunday, we bring you a roundup of the most successful impact crowdfunding campaigns that have achieved their funding goals. Join us to celebrate the impact and Innovation that these ventures have brought to life. Don’t forget to check tomorrow’s email for more exciting updates!
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If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowdLA: We’re going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can’t-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Â
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on May 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
SuperCrowdHour, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, Champion of Social Good and CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “The Secret to Higher Investment Returns via Impact Crowdfunding.” He’ll share powerful strategies and real-world examples that show how aligning your investments with your values can lead to strong financial and social returns. If you’re an investor looking to maximize impact or curious about the growing world of impact crowdfunding, this is a session you won’t want to miss! Don’t miss it!
SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We’ll be Streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. Soon, we’ll open a process for nominating speakers. Check back!
Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET – Click on Events
Crowdfunding Addict: Lessons Learned from a Year of Daily Investments, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.
Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefiting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.
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