New Impact Offerings, Transforming Chicago Housing, Climate Investing as National Security, Profitable Zero Waste, and SuperGreen Live Climate Leaders!
This week highlights new impact offerings, sustainable housing innovation, climate investing at a national scale, the economics of zero waste, and leaders driving capital toward climate action.
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Ava’s Pet Palace Featured Among New Impact Offerings - January 05, 2026
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.
Transforming Chicago Housing: Robert Linn’s Mission to Build Better Homes for People and the Planet
tl;dr:
Robert Linn’s latest project converts a two-flat Chicago building into a three-flat under the ADU ordinance.
Robert prioritizes healthy, energy-efficient housing using techniques like proper insulation and energy recovery ventilators.
Chicago’s housing shortage drives Robert’s mission to preserve and expand affordable multifamily housing.
He’s raising funds for the Richmond Revival project via Small Change, democratizing investment opportunities.
Robert’s superpower, “constructive discontent,” pushes him to improve housing quality and solve problems creatively.
Beyond the Rooftop: Why Climate Investing Is Now a National Security Issue
Most of us understand the first step of climate action: use less fossil energy.
Drive less (or drive electric).
Electrify your home.
Insulate and air-seal.
Install solar (if you can).
That’s all essential. But today’s headlines make something else painfully clear:
If we want fewer “oil temptations” on the world stage, we also need to fund the alternatives—at scale—beyond our own roofs.
Venezuela is a flashing red warning light
This week, President Trump ordered a raid that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was taken to New York to face charges. Reports indicate that at least 40 people died in the operation.
At the same time, Trump has openly discussed U.S. intentions to “partake” in Venezuela’s oil industry. And yes—Venezuela’s reserves are enormous, often cited at around ~300 billion barrels—the world’s largest.
Whatever someone thinks about Maduro, the pattern here is the point:
When oil remains strategically central, oil-rich countries become targets—politically, economically, and sometimes militarily.
So here’s the thesis of this post:
Every incremental investment that accelerates clean energy deployment marginally reduces future oil demand—and marginally reduces the geopolitical incentive to seize oil.
It’s not the only reason to invest in climate solutions. But it’s becoming one of the most urgent.
Transforming Trash into Treasure: The Profitable Economics of Zero Waste
tl;dr:
TerraCycle creates supply chains for hard-to-recycle waste by getting stakeholders to fund the cost gap.
Recycling is an economic challenge because items are only recycled locally if they generate profit.
Tom recently raised $5 million via Regulation Crowdfunding by demonstrating proven growth and consistent dividends.
Purpose-driven business models can drive better economic fundamentals like lower costs and government support.
Tom’s superpower is rallying people around a vision by starting with a beautiful, impactful idea.
Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, will be speaking at SuperGreen Live, sharing insights on sustainability, circular economy solutions, and rethinking waste at scale—register now at SuperGreenLive.org
Siemens for Startups Leader Peng-Sang Cau to Headline Capital & Climate Action Track at SuperGreen Live, Joined by Jason Fishman, Richard Robinette, and Climate Advocate Sam Daley-Harris
SuperGreen Live, a global virtual event focused on accelerating real-world climate solutions, today announced an expanded lineup for its capital-raising and climate action programming, headlined by Peng-Sang Cau, Director of Siemens for Startups at Siemens Digital Industries Software.
She will be joined by Jason Fishman, Richard Robinette, and Sam Daley-Harris, bringing together expertise in startup growth, compliant capital formation, and grassroots climate advocacy.
SuperGreen Live will take place January 22–24, 2026, streaming globally on Regen Media TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and other smart TV devices via the e360tv Network, which reaches 1.8 million monthly viewers worldwide. The event is free to watch globally, with optional VIP access available for deeper engagement.
Hosted by Green2Gold, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, SuperGreen Live connects founders, investors, advocates, and ecosystem builders to explore how climate solutions move from ideas to scaled impact.
A Focus on Capital, Execution, and Climate Action
This segment of SuperGreen Live will be hosted by Professor Alan Tratner, a long-time educator, climate advocate, and organizer whose work bridges academic insight and practical action.
“Solving the climate crisis requires more than awareness—it requires capital, coordination, and courage,” said Professor Alan Tratner, host at SuperGreen Live, who also helped organize the first Earth Day in 1970. “This program brings together people who understand how change actually happens: through disciplined fundraising, smart legal structures, and sustained civic engagement. That combination is essential if we’re serious about progress.”
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!
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowdHour, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “From $10 to Impact: How Anyone Can Become an Impact Investor.” Drawing on his experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and community-building leader, Devin will explain how everyday people can start investing small amounts to support mission-driven companies while pursuing financial returns. In this session, he’ll break down the basics of regulated investment crowdfunding, show how impact and profit can align, and share practical steps for identifying opportunities that create real-world change. As an added benefit, attendees can become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd for just $4.58 per month to receive an exclusive private Zoom meeting invitation with Devin, free tickets to paid SuperCrowd events, and the opportunity to directly support social entrepreneurs, community builders, and underrepresented founders.
SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don’t miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year. Learn more about sponsoring the event here. Interested in speaking? Apply here. Support our work with a tax-deductible donation here.
Demo Day at SuperGreen Live. Apply now to present at the SuperGreen Live Demo Day session on January 22! The application window is closing soon; apply today at 4sc.fun/sgdemo. The Demo Day session is open to innovators in the field of climate solutions and sustainability who are NOT currently raising under Regulation Crowdfunding.
SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on January 27th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We’ll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details.
Community Event Calendar
Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.
Join UGLY TALK: Women Tech Founders in San Francisco on January 29, 2026, an energizing in-person gathering of 100 women founders focused on funding strategies and discovering SuperCrowd as a powerful alternative for raising capital.
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