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From The Farm Featured Among New Impact Offerings – October 14, 2024

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:

1. Impact offerings determined by our proprietary analysis.

2. Offerings with minority founders.

3. Deals with women founders.

4. 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.

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The Power of Education: A Pathway to Redemption

tl;dr:

1. Kevin Shird shared the transformative power of Education during his time in prison, which he credits for changing his life and helping him become a contributor to society.

2. In this episode, Kevin contrasts his journey with that of his former cellmate, Damien, whose struggles with Trauma, addiction, and lack of support led him back to prison.

3. Kevin emphasizes that doing the work and making sacrifices have been central to his success, highlighting his relentless dedication to writing, education, and helping others.

4. He recounted a pivotal moment when he was invited to speak at the United States Conference of Mayors about the opioid crisis, marking a turning point in his journey from drug trafficking to being a voice for change.

5. Kevin’s advice for success is simple: focus, sacrifice, and ignore distractions, as consistent effort will ultimately lead to meaningful results and personal Growth.

How to Assess Your Crowd’s Potential to Invest: 12 Places to Look

Today, at the 1:00 Eastern SuperCrowdHour webinar, I’ll be sharing 12 keys to help you assess your crowd’s potential for Investing in your business. You can watch it right here in the YouTube player.

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The Power of Storytelling in Crowdfunding Videos

tl;dr:

1. In today’s episode, Alex Portera emphasized the importance of using video as a powerful storytelling tool in crowdfunding campaigns, highlighting that video engages multiple senses, allowing for a more emotional and impactful pitch.

2. Alex explained how his company, Rally On Media, helps businesses craft concise, emotionally resonant videos by focusing on the essential elements of the story, avoiding the common mistake of overloading viewers with information.

3. A key process Alex uses to develop compelling stories is “story finding,” a method where he and his team dive deep into a company to identify the moments that evoke strong emotional reactions, which they then incorporate into the video narrative.

4. Alex shared an anecdote about working with EpiOne, a company raising funds to detect Cancer early. His storytelling blended the founder’s personal loss with the company’s mission, creating a narrative that resonated deeply with investors, leading Alex to invest in the campaign himself.

5. For those with limited budgets, Alex provided practical tips for creating professional-looking videos using smartphones and affordable equipment, stressing the importance of focusing on storytelling and following key compliance guidelines for crowdfunding campaigns.

2024 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit Preview

Join us for the CfPA Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2024 in Arlington, VA, on October 22-23! Whether you attend in person or watch remotely, this is your chance to be part of key policy dialogues, learn industry best practices, and hear from thought leaders shaping the future of investment crowdfunding. Plus, network with industry professionals and celebrate at the Industry Awards.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate!

Register now: http://s4g.biz/cfpasummit

Discover This Week’s Impact Crowdfunding Success Stories 🎉

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!

See Last Week’s Funded Campaigns!

Max-Impact Members

The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support to keep us operating:

Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch

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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar

If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.

• SuperCrowd Mastermind Group, twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon Eastern. This group is for entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in raising Money from the crowd. Attend your first meeting free!

• Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on November 19, 2024, 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.

• Superpowers for Good Televised Live Pitch, November 13, 9:00 PM Eastern during primetime. We are now accepting applications from businesses raising capital via Regulation Crowdfunding for the Q4 Superpowers for Good Live pitch. Visit s4g.biz/q4app to apply. At the event, judges will select their pick, and the audience will select the SuperCrowd Award recipient. Put the date on your calendar to watch it live!

• SuperCrowdHour, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At November’s SuperCrowdHour, Devin will explain six common investment types you need to understand before you can invest like a pro. Free to attend.

Community Event Calendar

• Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET – Click on Events

• Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Main Street Skowhegan and NC3 Entrepreneur Finance Workshop Series, September 17 – November 19, 2023.

• Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23

• Asheville Neighborhood Economics, date TBD following impact of Helene.

If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.

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Devin Thorpe Champion of Social Good

Devin is the CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation helping diverse founders and social entrepreneurs raise capital via impact crowdfunding. He is also a bestselling author who calls himself a champion of social good. His most recent book, How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding, is an investment guide for everyone. He has produced about 1,500 episodes of his show featuring luminary change agents, including Bill Gates. His books—read over 1 million times—help people do more good. He has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars via crowdfunding. He draws on his experience as an investment banker, CFO, treasurer and U.S. Senate staffer. He earned an MBA at Cornell. Frequently finding himself on airplanes, Devin is grateful to be middle-seat-sized.