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Podcaster Paul Zelizer Hosted Me on His Show to Discuss Impact Crowdfunding and SuperCrowd23

Devin Thorpe

Apr 26, 2023

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Paul Zelizer hosted me on his podcast this week. Paul is such a great host and did such an amazing job of pulling information from me that I want to share it with you.

We talked about my favorite topic: how impact crowdfunding can change the world. We also talked about SuperCrowd23. I invite you to give it a listen.

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AI Summary

Devin Thorpe discusses impact crowdfunding and its democratizing effect on investing in start-ups.
Impact crowdfunding allows social entrepreneurs to invest in early-stage social enterprises.
Crowdfunding is more equitable than traditional VC.
Crowdfunding ensures that some money comes in readily from friends and family or customers who support their business.
Entrepreneurs should identify the impact of their product or service and choose a crowdfunding platform that aligns with their offering.
Entrepreneurs must tell a compelling story through video and materials to engage potential investors.
Crowdfunding takes a lot of work and time to set up properly.
SuperCrowd23 is an upcoming virtual conference that focuses on impact crowdfunding.
The conference aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to learn and collaborate on raising and investing for impact.
Impact crowdfunding is a high-impact and high-returns investment option.
Attendees at SuperCrowd 23 can learn from industry experts and join a collaborative movement for impact investing.
Impact entrepreneurs should collaborate to accelerate the impact trajectory, especially in relation to climate change solutions.
A diversity of talents and ideas is needed to drive impact investing capital for startup entrepreneurs.
Impact crowdfunding is accessible and fun for investors.
Listeners are encouraged to create positive impact in the world.

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Paul’s Show Notes

Our guest this week on the pod is Devin Thorpe. Devin is a champion of social good, a coach for social enterprise leaders, and the host of the Superpowers for Good Podcast. He is also the organizer for SuperCrowd23 a virtual conference at the intersection of investment crowdfunding and impact investing.

This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

SuperCrowd23

Paul will speak at SuperCrowd23. He’ll moderate a panel discussion entitled, “Why Founders Who Know How to Network Raise More Money.” Join us for a captivating panel discussion, where you'll learn why networking skills are crucial for founders to secure funding for their impact projects.

Superpowers for Good readers get a 50 discount. Early bird pricing end April 30, so register now!