EP43:Gust.com Founder David S. Rose Shares How He Became A Super Angel Investor

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You don’t want to miss this episode. Super angel investor David S. Rose shares how he became successful, how Gust.com is part of 80% of angel investments around the world, how to raise capital and what it takes to be successful.

EP41: VentureFirst CEO John Shumate Explains Startup Valuations

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In this awesome interview Venture First CEO John Shumate explains how valuations are structured, why investors are starting to look at middle America startups for investment, and the shift in how business plans are viewed by investors.

EP40: Entrepreneur Nick Matzorkis On How He Built & Sold 18 Companies

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In this fantastic interview, entrepreneur turned venture capital investor Nick Matzorkis, tells how he built 18 companies from scratch, how to fail fast, and what he sees as the future for startups!

EP 37: Entrepreneur of the Year Joel Holland Shares How He Built VideoBlocks

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In this fantastic episode Joel Holland, Founder & Executive Chairman of VideoBlocks.com shares how he starting his company in college, the importance of focus, and how to leverage video to grow your company.

EP34: Venture Capitalist Shane Spencer Breaks Down Raising Capital

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In this episode angel investor and venture capital fund manager Shane Spencer breaks down funding types, what investors are looking for, the specifics to know if you want to get funded, and how to get past the first round!

EP 32: Tim Ozgener Fomer CEO Of CAO Cigars On Customer Experience

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Tim Ozgener explains the importance of customer experience, how he transitioned from an actor and comic to CEO of CAO Cigars, led the company to exit, and now is giving back to the world of modern art as a philanthropist.

EP31: Angel Investor Manny Fernandez On Raising Capital & Entrepreneurship

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San Francisco angel investor of the year Manny Fernandez explains new things happening in the world of equity crowdfunding, why he founded Dreamfunded, and even offers to help startup founders with resources they need to raise capital!

Listen to the podcast then checkout DreamFunded.Com to learn more about new ways to raise capital!

EP30: Laura Roeder Talks Bootstrapping Edgar

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In this episode Laura Roeder talks about how she successfully bootstrapped her new social media management startup Edgar, and shares her story of becoming an entrepreneur at 22. We also discuss the importance of team building, managing remote teams, and how sometimes it’s smarter to not raise capital and go for it!

EP12: Live Pitches From Ario Living & Bomboard

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On the radio show this week we have live pitches from Ario Living and Bomboard. First we hear from Brian Hoskins about how their new invention enables you to use light to sync your body clock, improve healthy living, and even help your sleep schedule. Next we hear from John West, CEO of Bomboard, all about their new water craft that can literally be taken apart and put in your trunk! He also shares his personal background and tips about how to be a successful entrepreneur. As a veteran, he is also giving a portion of all proceeds to Wounded Warriors as a way to give back to our soldiers!

Check out the videos below then go to their campaign pages to learn more.

EP 29: Angel Investor Tatyana Gray Explains What Investors Are Looking For

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Angel investor Tatyana Gray explains shifts in the investment world, and shares different things that turn off investors to founders and ways to impress them.

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EP11: Viktor Jondal & Peter Ragonetti Explain 3D Printing & Pitch Fleks3D

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Industrial designers Viktor Jondal & Peter Ragonetti pitch their new product Fleks3D that improves 3D printing! They also explain how 3D printing works, and how it is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry.

Listen to the podcast then go to Kickstarter and back their campaign if you like what their doing!

Crowdfunding Pitch Show EP8: David Wilson Pitches Jamblaster

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In this pitch episode David Wilson pitches their amazing new product the Jamblaster, that allows play music with others live in sync remotely, record pro quality audio, broadcast video performances, teach/take online lessons & more! You can even do live Youtube broadcasts with multiple camera angles, all through Jamblaster.

Check out their campaign here after listening to the pitch!