Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to Finance a new business venture or raise funds for a needy cause. The concept of crowdfunding has roots that go back centuries, but the modern form as we know it today began to take shape with the advent of the internet and E-Commerce. Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, launched in the late 2000s, have made it significantly easier for creators to find funders for everything from new tech gadgets to indie films to entrepreneur businesses to nonprofit organizations. Crowdfunding now encompasses all generations from Baby Boomers to Millennials to Generation X and Generation Z.
Crowdfunding comes in different forms. Donation based crowdfunding is where people give Money to a project or cause without expecting anything in return. It’s often used for charitable causes and non-profit organizations. Equity based crowdfunding is where investors receive a stake in the company, typically shares of stock, in exchange for the money pledged. This type is more regulated than others, with legal stipulations in place to protect investors. In debt based crowdfunding, also known as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, in this model, investors lend money to the campaign initiator in exchange for interest-based returns. It’s akin to taking out a loan, but the lenders are individual investors. And in rewards based crowdfunding, backers contribute to a project in exchange for a “reward,” typically a product or service the project aims to produce.
Our Experts in this area of the site talk about needing the proper knowledge and strategic planning as you begin to crowdfund. Baby Boomers and other generations can leverage crowdfunding platforms to turn their dreams into reality. Whether it’s launching a new product, starting a community project, or even funding a Retirement dream, there’s a place for everyone in the crowdfunding space.
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insur…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join t…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let’s figure this out.Nicole Whalen, founder of Green Compass, is revolutionizing urban sustainability by tackling one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. During today’s episode, Nicole explained how her company uses an innovative approach to retrofit c…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for S…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by b…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more.Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for Social Impact, Women in Leadership, and Underrepresented Founder Leadership based on publicly available information and objective criteria. We prioritize these categories and also include other newly launched offerings that may be of interest to our community.We organize the opportunities into four g…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.The mechanisms of early-stage funding are undergoing a profound shift, moving power from traditional gatekeepers directly into the hands of the crowd. Over the past two weeks, a dynamic and highly diverse coh…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.The mechanisms of early-stage funding are undergoing a profound shift, moving power from traditional gatekee…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.The mechanisms of early-stage funding are undergoing a profound shift, moving power from traditional gatekeepers directly into the hands of the crowd. Over the past two weeks, a dynamic and highly diverse cohort of impact-focused startups and Main Street businesses successfully crossed the finish line, closing their Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaigns and finalizing over $1.25 million in retail investments.It is crucial to clarify a mechanical nuance of the industry: these companies did not neces…
Episode 3 brings us the incredible story of a brain healed through the teachings of Christ. After experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, a Stroke and Spiritually Crossing Over, Grace King found the one and only thing that could save her. Go…
Episode 3 brings us the incredible story of a brain healed through the teachings of Christ. After experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, a Stroke and Spiri…
Episode 3 brings us the incredible story of a brain healed through the teachings of Christ. After experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, a Stroke and Spiritually Crossing Over, Grace King found the one and only thing that could save her. God. Over the past eight years she has since learned many things including what happens to the brain when we implement Christ’s teachings into our life. Join us for this powerful episode which also inspired a spiritual medley by Rick of his own compositions…
We live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is happening on social media.
It isn’t. The biggest competition for your attention is inside your workplace and even your home.
I have dispensed a lot of advice in my 230 newsletters. From tools to behaviors, you’ve read guidan…
We live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is happening on social media.
It isn’t. The biggest competition for your attention is inside your workplace and even your home.
I…
We live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is happening on social media.
It isn’t. The biggest competition for your attention is inside your workplace and even your home.
I have dispensed a lot of advice in my 230 newsletters. From tools to behaviors, you’ve read guidance on:
Prioritize your task lists
Good time management involves preparation, execution and control
Distractions are the most challenging impediment to focused work
Personal care is an often-overlooked element to maintaining consistent productivity
The list could go on.
If it is n…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.Join the SuperCrowd with Impact!“Charging California’s Multifamily Future” Featured Among New SuperCrowd Impact Offerings - July 6, 2026Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new inves…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.Join the SuperCrowd with Impact!“Charging California’s Multifamily Future” Featured Among New SuperCro…
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options.Join the SuperCrowd with Impact!“Charging California’s Multifamily Future” Featured Among New SuperCrowd Impact Offerings - July 6, 2026Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a curated list of new investment offerings added to FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. Using the SuperCrowd Classification Policy, we highlight offerings that qualify for Social Impact, Women in Leadership, and Underrepresented Founder Leadership based on publicly available information and objective …
Social Security is back in the headlines, with warnings that the trust fund could become insolvent as early as 2032. Does that mean your benefits are at risk? Should you claim early? Economist Larry Kotlikoff joins us to separate fact from fear. We explain what "insolvency" really means, why the lon…
Social Security is back in the headlines, with warnings that the trust fund could become insolvent as early as 2032. Does that mean your benefits are at risk? Should you claim early? Economist Larry K…
Social Security is back in the headlines, with warnings that the trust fund could become insolvent as early as 2032. Does that mean your benefits are at risk? Should you claim early? Economist Larry Kotlikoff joins us to separate fact from fear. We explain what "insolvency" really means, why the long-term funding gap may be much larger than most people realize, what Congress could do to fix it, and—most importantly—what today's headlines should (and shouldn't) mean for your own retirement decisions. Links: MaximizeMySocialSecurity.com Maxifi.com Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff (Su…
Most new business owners start the same way: funding the business out of their own pocket, putting expenses on personal credit cards, and figuring out the rest as they go. What they don't realize is that every dollar spent on a personal card is a missed opportunity to build something that could…
Most new business owners start the same way: funding the business out of their own pocket, putting expenses on personal credit cards, and figuring out the rest as they go. What they don't realize…
Most new business owners start the same way: funding the business out of their own pocket, putting expenses on personal credit cards, and figuring out the rest as they go. What they don't realize is that every dollar spent on a personal card is a missed opportunity to build something that could actually help the business grow.In this episode of Cash Flow Confessions, Stephanie talks with Antwon Person, founder of Skillful Brands and a 22-year U.S. Army veteran, about the financial challenge that caught him off guard when he first launched his business. Antwon was hustling, working hard, b…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Lauren: We see a problem and we want to solve it… no…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join …
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Lauren: We see a problem and we want to solve it… not only for us, but we also want to solve it for everybody else.Farmers face tough challenges in today’s world. Small-scale producers often struggle to get their goods to consumers, while buyers eager to support local farms find it difficult to connect. Lauren Lovejoy, founder of the Red Hen App, i…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Lauren: We see a problem and we want to solve it… not only for us, we wa…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV and e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Lauren: We see a problem and we want to solve it… not only for us, we want to solve it for everybody else.Farmers face tough challenges in today’s world. Small-scale producers often struggle to get their goods to consumers, while buyers eager to support local farms find it difficult to connect. Lauren Lovejoy, founder of the Red Hen App, is solving both problems.Laure…
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