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Do you ever wonder why some fundraising campaigns take off like magic?

Do you ever wonder why some fundraising campaigns seem to take off like magic, while others fail?  These are the key factors that the most successful campaigns have in common:

3 Important Facebook Ad Tips for Marketing Your Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

In a previous post I explained the importance of marketing your Equity Crowdfunding campaign. Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of any campaign, and Facebook’s advertising platform is incredibly sophisticated in terms of targeting just the right potential investors for your...

How I Maxed Out My First Equity Crowdfunding Raise

Entrepreneur Spotlight: An Interview with Chris Lustrino of KingsCrowd

The Top 3 Benefits of Equity Crowdfunding to Entrepreneurs and Investors

Regulation Crowdfunding, or “Reg CF” of the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) allows startups and small companies to raise capital from anyone, not just accredited investors.  As a result, ordinary people whose income or net worth don’t meet the SEC's standards of accreditation are able to ...

3 common mistakes to avoid when launching an equity crowdfunding campaign

Kathy Kraysler CMO, ValueSetters

Four Ways to Market Your Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Kathy Kraysler ValueSetters CMO You’ve built a killer offering page, produced a dazzling video, and launched your campaign on an equity crowdfunding platform. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the investments come rolling in, right?

7 Crucial Steps of an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Crowdfunding Vs. Equity Crowdfunding

Kathy Kraysler ValueSetters CMO   Crowdfunding vs. Equity Crowdfunding: What's the Difference?

6 Ways to Increase Your Odds of Equity Crowdfunding Success

Coreen Kraysler, CFA    ValueSetters CFO  Interested in equity crowdfunding as a financing option for your company?  Follow these six steps to improve your odds of success.

Interview with Jason Frishman, Netcapital CEO

Jason Frishman Netcapital CEO Early stage investing is where the real money is made, and with the passage of the Jobs Act, the average person can now reap the rewards formerly restricted to angels and VC’s. We sat down with Netcapital’s CEO, Jason Frishman, to talk about private capital markets, the...

Interview with Shawn Fanning, Founder of napster

Shawn Fanning Founder of napster  Ever wonder what it takes to make the cover of Fortune at nineteen?  As part of our Insights series, we sat down with napster Founder Shawn Fanning to discuss his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.