New Impact Offerings, Flower Turbines’ Game-Changing Technology, A Kidney Donation Story, Accessible Cancer Detection, and SuperCrowd25 Pitch Winners!
This week’s highlights showcase innovative startups, inspiring personal stories, breakthrough healthcare solutions, and impact investing success from the SuperCrowd community.
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Reem’s California Featured Among New Impact Offerings - August 25, 2025
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.
The Game-Changing Potential of Flower Turbines’ Cluster Effect Technology
tl;dr:
Flower Turbines’ cluster effect technology boosts efficiency, making small wind turbines viable in urban spaces.
The company has raised over $17 million and is scaling projects with a crowdfunding campaign.
Daniel highlighted the importance of developing technology that works without relying on subsidies.
Regulated crowdfunding allows investors to earn dividends from specific green energy projects.
Daniel’s superpower, persistence, helped him overcome early financial challenges to build Flower Turbines.
I Was Ready to Donate My Kidney. The Surgeon Said No. Can You Say Yes?
Yesterday, I was scheduled for surgery to donate a kidney to an acquaintance, John, who attends my church. It didn’t happen.
The process began 16 months ago when the Bishop (think lay pastor) of our ward (congregation) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called the Mormons) asked us to fast and pray for John to receive a miracle.
At the time, I scoffed a bit at the notion of a miracle, thinking he just needed a donor. I began the process, inspired by my cousin, Eric Thorpe, who had just two months earlier donated his kidney to whoever needed it. (Eric says he was inspired to do it because a college chum had needed a kidney five years earlier when Eric had cancer and couldn’t donate, so as soon as he was clear to donate, he did—paying it forward.)
The transplant coordinator explained to me shortly after my pre-op appointment that the center had never rejected a donor at this late stage before, but the surgeon spotted a concern on my CT scan that everyone else had missed up to that point.
I was heartbroken, but I want you to think about John. Really. Think about John.
He’s been on dialysis now for three years. It has a health-preserving effectiveness that averages about four years. John’s health hasn’t been great. For much of the time I was being screened, the coordinator reported that he wasn’t currently eligible to receive a kidney—he wasn’t healthy enough (and that bar is pretty low, unlike for donors).
Revolutionizing Healthcare with Accessible Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology
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Dr. Stephen Steinberg discusses EndoSound’s affordable endoscopic ultrasound technology that improves healthcare access and outcomes.
By reducing costs by 90%, EndoSound enables earlier diagnoses, especially for conditions like pancreatic cancer.
Stephen highlights the global potential of EndoSound to bring life-saving care to under-resourced regions.
His superpower, courage and tenacity, stems from personal experiences navigating his children’s life-threatening illnesses.
EndoSound is raising capital via crowdfunding, empowering investors to support its transformative healthcare mission.
Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences Win NC3 Live Pitch at SuperCrowd25 — Judges and Audience Agree on Both Days
Stockton, Calif. — August 28, 2025 — The Super Crowd, Inc., today announced the winners of the NC3 (National Coalition for Community Capital) Live Pitch at SuperCrowd25, a two-day, livestreamed competition showcasing six impact-focused startups. In a rare consensus, both the judging panel and the audience independently selected the same winners on each day:
Day 1 Winner: Ovanova PET (pitch by CEO John Carey)
Day 2 Winner: AJNA BioSciences (pitch by Joel Stanley)
Hosted by Chris Miller, chair and CEO of NC3, the NC3 Live Pitch featured three companies per day. Judges evaluated the ventures on impact, traction, team, and investability, while viewers cast real-time votes for the separate SuperCrowd Award.
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“The quality of the competition this year was extraordinary. Our judges and the SuperCrowd audience—voting independently—arrived at the same conclusions on both days. Congratulations to Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences for compelling value propositions and the potential to drive meaningful social impact,” said Devin Thorpe, executive producer of SuperCrowd25 and host of Superpowers for Good. “We’re excited to see investors continue supporting these innovators as they pursue ambitious growth.”
“We’re honored to receive both the Judges’ Choice and the SuperCrowd Award,” said John Carey, CEO of Ovanova PET. “This recognition from industry experts and the broader community validates our mission and momentum. We invite investors to join us and help accelerate our next phase.”
“Winning at SuperCrowd25 is incredibly energizing,” said Joel Stanley of AJNA BioSciences. “The alignment between judges and audience tells us our strategy and execution are resonating. We welcome investors to learn more and participate as we scale.”
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 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, September 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on "What's the Difference Between Gambling and Investing? Diversification." When it comes to money, too many people confuse speculation with true investing. In this session, Devin will explore what separates gambling from responsible investment practices—and why diversification is one of the most important tools for reducing risk and improving outcomes. Drawing on real-world examples and practical strategies, he’ll help you understand how to evaluate opportunities, spread risk wisely, and think long-term about your portfolio. Whether you’re new to investing, considering your first community round, or looking to refine your approach as a seasoned investor, this SuperCrowdHour will give you actionable insights to strengthen your decision-making. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your perspective and invest with greater confidence.
Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, September 29, 2025. Hosted by Devin Thorpe on e360tv, this special event gives purpose-driven founders the chance to pitch their active Regulation Crowdfunding campaigns to a nationwide audience of investors and supporters. Selected founders will gain exposure to investors, national visibility across social and streaming platforms, and exclusive prizes from judges and sponsors—all at no cost to apply or pitch. Applications close September 8, 2025. Founders: Apply today to take the stage where capital meets impact!
Community Event Calendar
Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.
NEIGHBR Live Webinar, in partnership with FundingHope, will share NEIGHBR’s story with a wider audience — September 3 at 11 AM EST. Reserve your spot today!
Earthstock Festival & Summit (Oct 2–5, 2025, Santa Monica & Venice, CA) unites music, arts, ecology, health, and green innovation for four days of learning, networking, and celebration. Register now at EarthstockFestival.com.
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.
Impact Accelerator Summit is a live in-person event taking place in Austin, Texas, from October 23–25, 2025. This exclusive gathering brings together 100 heart-centered, conscious entrepreneurs generating $1M+ in revenue with 20–30 family offices and venture funds actively seeking to invest in world-changing businesses. Referred by Michael Dash, participants can expect an inspiring, high-impact experience focused on capital connection, growth, and global impact.
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