New Impact Offerings, Polio Eradication: Beacon of Hope and Collaboration, Two SuperCrowd Events, and Embracing a Servant's Heart in Business

May 25, 2024

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Neighborhood Sun Featured Among New Impact Offerings - May 20, 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:

Impact offerings as determined by KingsCrowd reviews.
Offerings with minority founders.
Deals with women founders.
Those with LGBTQ founders.

Polio Eradication: A Beacon of Hope and Collaboration

AI Episode Summary

1. Initiation and Motivation: Bill Gates explained why his foundation became involved in the polio eradication efforts, emphasizing the tragic nature of the disease and the significant progress made since the partnership began in 1988.

2. Global Health Partnership: Rotary International President Barry Rawson highlighted the power of collaboration, with the Gates Foundation bringing not only funding but also technical expertise to the global fight against polio.

3. Future Partnerships: Rotary is open to future collaborations with the Gates Foundation on various issues, such as malaria and water, and is looking to expand their joint impact on global health and development.

4. Foundation Priorities: Bill discussed the Gates Foundation's shifting focus once polio is eradicated, placing HIV and malaria as subsequent focal points and emphasizing the importance of robust primary health care systems.

5. Vaccine Development: Bill’s foresight in developing a new polio vaccine was validated by the outcome, demonstrating the necessity and value of preparing for future health challenges even when the end goal seems imminent.

6. Collaborative Models: The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is cited as a successful model of collaboration among international organizations, illustrating the benefits of keeping overhead low and fostering teamwork over creating new entities.

7. Polio's Legacy: The polio effort has led to innovations that will benefit other health initiatives, such as better population mapping and emergency response capabilities, which were useful in crises like the Ebola outbreak.

8. Funding and Strategy: Bill highlighted Rotary’s critical role in fundraising and maintaining visibility on polio eradication, with programs like the two-for-one match enhancing the collective financial input into the effort.

9. Inspirational Leadership: President Barry described his ability to motivate and inspire Rotarians, focusing their efforts on eradicating polio and leveraging their collective energy and resources efficiently.

10. Call to Action: Both leaders encouraged viewers to contribute to the polio fight, with Barry emphasizing the ease of donating through Rotary's platforms and highlighting the significant impact those contributions can have.

Two SuperCrowd Events You Don't Want to Miss!

Did you know we’re hosting SuperCrowdChicago in Chicago in just three weeks? This amazing and affordable event will bring people together from across the country to celebrate and connect in one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Our agenda features a roster of regulated investment crowdfunding experts and local community leaders coming together to talk about how we can work together to support each other, strengthen communities and make money. You can see the detailed agenda here.

SuperCrowdHour: Overcoming common challenges when moving from Wall St. to Main St.

We are thrilled to announce that renowned financial advisor Angela Barbash will be our speaker at the June SuperCrowdHour, addressing the topic “Overcoming common challenges when moving from Wall St. to Main St.”

Embracing a Servant's Heart in Business: Insights from Steve Ramona

AI Episode Summary

1. Devin Introduces Steve Ramona: Devin introduces Steve Ramona, a fellow show host on e360tv, emphasizing their mutual engagement with social entrepreneurs and changemakers.

2. Steve's Show - Together We Serve: Steve details his show "Together We Serve," an extension of his podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," which features thought leaders demonstrating servant leadership in business.

3. Concept of Servant Leadership: Steve explains that a servant's heart in business involves prioritizing service and support to others, which, although intangible, can significantly benefit one's business.

4. Steve's Journey: Steve shares his 15-year journey of adopting a service mentality, building relationships, and integrating his extensive network into new projects, beginning with his experience in his family's health club.

5. Practical Example - A Personal Story: Through personal relationships at his family's health club, Steve learned the value of offering kindness and support, seeing long-term professional benefits.

6. Adopting Servant Leadership in Silicon Valley: Steve advises Silicon Valley CEOs to focus on serving employees, customers, and competitors, fostering a culture of support that can yield unexpected benefits.

7. Mentorship and Service Mindset: Steve emphasizes mentoring and providing value in conversations as key to developing business and personal growth, sharing an example of supporting a woman dealing with medical bills for her disabled children.

8. Challenges and Misconceptions: The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a profit-driven environment like Silicon Valley and the potential cynicism that can arise.

9. Connecting and Networking Tips: Steve's tips for effective networking include listening to others, understanding their needs, and introducing them to valuable resources or connections.

10. Reflection on Serving Others: Reflecting on the impact of service, Steve shares a story from his youth about financial advice that shaped his understanding of long-term benefits from short-term acts of service.

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 May 21, 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, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
SuperCrowdHour, June 19, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month’s webinar, Angela Barbash of Revalue will share insights about moving money from Wall Street to Main Street. Register here.
SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago’s prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 30 percent!
Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.