Forgiveness and Gratitude are two powerhouse virtues that can change your life. This week join Coach Greg as he helps you understand and implement the power of Forgiveness into your life. It is a life changer so don't miss it.
S1 E36 - Peacemaker of the Year: We Can Heal America’s Divides by Recognizing Shared Values - DG Ma
"AFP’s Peacemaker of the Year, NAFCM’s DG Mawn, Recognizes the Divisive Tensions in the Country and Sees a Path to Greater Harmony
http://12dec23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
Devin Thorpe introduces DG Mawn as a great peacemaker and the US peacemaker of the year.
MAFCM (National Association of Mediation) was founded almost 30 years ago by community mediators inspired by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The organization focuses on creating opportunities for peace, justice, and engagement in communities.
MAFCM formed associations throughout the country to amplify voices and aggregate wisdom.
The organization has nine hallmarks, including anchoring in the community, relating with alternative systems for justice, and working to make systems responsive to the community.
The current challenging time in the United States is characterized by deep divisions, but the country has always had significant tensions.
The key to bridging these divisions is recognizing shared values, such as the desire to be heard, to be safe, and to be connected.
DG Mawn's superpower is helping people remember who they are, who they want to be, and that they can be who they want to be.
The superpower is cultivated by being still, listening, and journaling to reflect on thoughts and learnings.
To connect with DG Mawn and learn more about MAFCM, visit the organization's website and consider joining as a member or supporter.
http://superpowers4good.com"
S1 E32 - Disadvantaged Youth Have a Career Development Ally They May Have Missed
"Jobs for America’s Graduates CEO Janelle Duray Explains How JAG Helps Youth Finish School and Find High-Potential Jobs
http://16nov23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
JAG stands for Jobs for America's Graduates, a national program that supports young people in graduating high school and launching successful careers.
JAG's mission is to empower young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life.
The program was created to reach young people facing challenges that hindered their success in high school and to connect them with opportunities in their communities.
JAG focuses on trauma-informed care, project-based learning, and employer engagement to support students in their education and career development.
Janelle Duray has been with JAG for 13 years and recently became the CEO, bringing her experience in the public and nonprofit sectors to the organization.
JAG works closely with Fortune 500 executives, governors, and employers to provide opportunities for students and build diverse talent pipelines.
Lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial in preparing young people for a future influenced by AI and technological advancements.
Janelle's superpower is not shying away from large challenges and being driven to be part of the solution. She emphasizes the importance of balance and enjoying the present while working towards future goals.
JAG has focused on positioning students as the flagship of the organization, investing in their leadership skills, and giving them a platform to advocate for themselves and their future.
To learn more about JAG, donate, or get involved, visit their website at jag.org or follow their social media channels @JAGNational.
http://superpowers4good.com"
S1E1 - Discover your Inner Sweet, Sexy, Badass Queen
Are you ready to unlock your inner power and become the Modern Woman you were always meant to be? Join us as Coach Greg gets deep into discussion with the highly sought after, Evolutionary Strategist, Master Success Coach and Bad A$$ best selling Author Trez Ibrahim, as she teaches you how to tap into your unique strengths, harness your feminine energy, and cultivate a fulfilling life on your own terms. You will be inspired and motivated and will want to share with your friends. Don't miss this life changing Powerhouse episode.
S1 E80 - Revitalizing Communities : The Power of Diversified Community Investment Funds : Chris Mil
"Chris Miller Shares Insights on How Diversified Community Investment Funds Empower Local Economic Growth and Resilience
http://s4g.biz/14may24
AI Episode Summary
1. The episode features Devin Thorpe hosting Chris Miller from the National Coalition for Community Capital, focusing on diversified community investment funds, a key tool for community builders.
2. Chris Miller describes his dual role working for a leading observatory telescope manufacturer and dedicating half his week to advancing community capital with NC3, a movement borne from economic development challenges in Michigan during the Great Recession.
3. Miller discusses the initial logical and philosophical discussions around investment crowdfunding at NC3's inception, highlighting its importance in enabling non-accredited investors to invest locally and contribute to community well-being.
4. The episode explores the limitations of charitable loan funds in community investment, pointing out their restrictions on investment returns and their charitable purpose constraints, which make them unsuitable for broader community wealth-building efforts.
5. Diversified community investment funds are introduced as a solution that allows for pooled resources to be reinvested locally, with a primary focus on real estate investments and the flexibility to support various local businesses and projects.
6. The structure and legal underpinnings of creating such funds are elaborated, with an emphasis on staying compliant with the Investment Company Act of 1940 by primarily investing in real estate while also supporting other community ventures.
7. Chris Miller shares examples of piloted funds in Detroit and Cincinnati, aiming to rejuvenate neighborhoods through coordinated efforts involving local nonprofits, faith-based institutions, and innovative building projects to stimulate economic and community development.
8. The conversation addresses the process of raising capital under regulation crowdfunding for these funds, detailing the strategic use of exemptions under the Investment Company Act that allow for raising money from non-accredited investors.
9. Upcoming engagements and opportunities to learn more about diversified community investment funds are mentioned, including Chris Miller's speaking event at SuperCrowdChicago and other informational resources available through NC3.
10. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the potential impact of these investment funds on community revitalization, wealth building, and the importance of capital recirculation within local economies for sustainable development.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E79 - Empowering Choice: Making Birth Control Accessible to All - Samantha Miller - Cadence OTC
"Samantha Miller and Kate Voyten Discuss the Pivotal Role of Cadence OTC In Democratizing Access to Contraceptives Via Over-The-Counter Solutions
http://s4g.biz/09may24
AI Episode Summary
1. Introduction to Cadence OTC: The episode begins with Devin introducing Samantha Miller and Kate Voyton from Cadence OTC, a company working to make birth control accessible over-the-counter (OTC) and promoting their crowdfunding campaign.
2. Mission of Cadence OTC: Samantha explains that Cadence OTC, based in Oakland, California, aims to increase access to safe, effective, and affordable contraceptives via over-the-counter availability, addressing a significant market need.
3. Significance of OTC Birth Control: Kate details the process and challenges of moving birth control pills from prescription-only to OTC, emphasizing the huge shift this represents in accessibility and convenience for consumers.
4. FDA Collaboration and Consumer Studies: Samantha describes the extensive process of working with the FDA for over six years, including consumer studies and dealing with regulatory details to ensure consumers understand the product’s safe usage.
5. Market Size and Opportunity: Kate highlights the size of the women's health and reproductive health market, estimating it at around $21 billion, and the continuous need and commercial opportunity for accessible contraception to address unintended pregnancies.
6. Impact on Unintended Pregnancies and Abortions: The conversation shifts to how accessible birth control could reduce unintended pregnancies and abortions, with a focus on giving women and families more control.
7. Discussion on Teenagers and Access: Addressing concerns about teenagers having more access to contraceptives, Samantha emphasizes data showing that contraceptive access doesn't increase sexual activity but can help prevent unintended teen pregnancies.
8. Crowdfunding to Improve Access: Kate discusses the crowdfunding campaign aimed at supporting the mission of making emergency contraceptive pills more accessible in convenience stores, potentially serving as a bridge to making the birth control pill available OTC.
9. Superpowers for Good: Devin asks Samantha and Kate about their ""superpowers"" or unique abilities that have helped them in their mission, touching on perseverance, optimism, and pragmatic problem-solving.
10. Community Influence and Future Steps: The episode ends with a story illustrating community support and the importance of making contraceptives more accessible. Samantha invites listeners to learn more through Cadence OTC's website and their Wefunder campaign, expressing hope for continued success in their mission.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E78 - Changing Lives Through Understanding: Sara Schley on Living with Bipolar Disorder
"Filmmaker Sara Schley Shares Her Journey and the Mission Behind Her Film 'Brainstorm,' Aiming to Transform Perceptions of Bipolar Disorder
http://s4g.biz/07may24
1. Introduction of Sara Schley: The show features Sara Schley, an author and filmmaker with a focus on helping others understand bipolar disorder, aiming to correct misconceptions.
2. Sara's Upcoming Film: Sara discusses her documentary Brainstorm the Film, inspired by her life story with bipolar disorder. The film highlights the journeys and challenges toward diagnosis and acknowledgment of the condition.
3. Distinguished Guests in ""Brainstorm"": General Gregg Martin and Devika Bhushan, notable figures sharing their experiences with bipolar disorder, are mentioned as significant contributors to the film's narrative.
4. Challenges Before Diagnosis: Sara shares personal hardships faced before proper diagnosis, describing her struggles with cognitive function, depression, and the overwhelming sense of fear.
5. The Road to Proper Diagnosis: After years of misdiagnosis, Sara emphasizes the life-changing impact of receiving the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment for bipolar disorder, transforming her quality of life.
6. Entrepreneurs and Bipolar Disorder: An interesting link is explored between entrepreneurship and a higher occurrence of bipolar disorder, suggesting a correlation between the condition's characteristics and entrepreneurial traits.
7. Sara's Superpowers: Sara identifies her personal superpowers as emotional fearlessness, discipline, compassion, and gratitude, attributing them to her experiences living with and managing bipolar disorder.
8. The Importance of Compassion: Sara delves into how her bipolar disorder has fostered profound compassion, assisting her in being a neutral and supportive figure in conflict situations and emphasizing non-judgmental attitudes.
9. Accessing Sara's Work and Support: Information on how to find Sara's book ""Brainstorm,"" engage with the upcoming film, and join the community for support and updates is provided, alongside an announcement of a forthcoming podcast.
10. Closing Remarks and Encouragement: The host thanks Sara for her contribution and emphasizes the significance of her work in changing perceptions around bipolar disorder, wishing her continued success in her endeavors.
http://superpowers4good.com "
"Kishshana Palmer Says Working to Support Marginalized Communities Allows for Including Everyone
http://07dec23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
Kishshana Palmer is a leader in the world of nonprofit social enterprise and the CEO, founder, and leader of ManageMint.
ManageMint is a people-focused, equity-centered change management consulting firm that helps organizations run better, achieve their goals, and take care of their employees.
Kishshana emphasizes the importance of celebrating Giving Tuesday by supporting and investing in local nonprofit organizations.
She believes in the power of seeing and understanding individuals, which is her superpower.
Kishshana coaches organizations to cope with the inherent stress of working on big problems by helping them focus on their purpose and long-term plans.
She encourages organizations to include equity and inclusion in their mission and to design for marginalized groups, as this often benefits everyone.
Kishshana shares a specific example of using her superpower to turn around a challenging organization by getting to know the team and their needs, redesigning job descriptions, and promoting from within.
She advises people to focus on their own wellness and understanding their own strengths and weaknesses before trying to see and understand others.
To learn more about Kishshana's work, visit managemint.co or connect with her on social media at @KishshanaPalmer.
Kishshana's work makes a difference by helping nonprofits and social enterprises be more effective in their work, ultimately benefiting the people they serve.
http://superpowers4good.com"
S1 E77 - Revolutionizing Breastfeeding: A Game-Changer in Women’s Health - Lilu
"Sujay Suresh Kumar Discusses Innovative Lilu Technologies Enhancing Breastfeeding Efficiency and Comfort, Fundamentally Transforming Postpartum Care
http://s4g.biz/02may24
1. Devin Thorpe introduces the show and Sujay Kumar, CEO of Lilu, highlighting Kumar's win in the Kinect Capital live pitch with a $500 investment.
2. Kumar expresses gratitude for being on the show and proceeds to discuss the Lilu massage bra, with Devin playing a video from Kumar's YouTube channel showcasing the product's benefits.
3. Various testimonials in the video highlight the bra's effectiveness in preventing clogged ducts, its comfort, and its ability to significantly increase milk output, emphasizing the positive impact on mothers' experiences.
4. Kumar describes Lilu as a women's health company focused on creating tech-enabled products for more comfortable and efficient postpartum care, detailing their key products: the Omni Breast Pump and the Milksense lactation tracking app.
5. He explains the existing problems with breast pumps and introduces Lilu's approach, which incorporates patented breast massage technology for improved efficiency and comfort, aiming to aid mothers in pumping more milk and avoiding complications.
6. The economic implications are discussed, with Kumar mentioning a survey indicating mothers spend over $1,000 to make breastfeeding work, not including additional costs if switching to formula. Lilu's products aim to reduce these expenses and extend breastfeeding duration.
7. The conversation shifts to the introduced Milkense lactation tracking app designed to assist mothers and healthcare providers by providing detailed data on lactation and associated factors, contributing to enhanced care and support.
8. Kumar's co-founder, Adriana Vasquez Ortiz, is introduced as another key figure in Lilu's inception, highlighting their shared commitment to improving women's health through innovation, prompted by their academic collaboration and personal observations on breastfeeding challenges.
9. Devin questions Kumar about the resilience needed for entrepreneurship, eliciting examples of challenges faced, including Kumar's two-year stay in Shenzhen, China, for product development and dealing with FDA shipment issues due to a misunderstanding.
10. Kumar emphasizes resilience and empathy as his superpowers, advising others on the importance of remembering the impact of their work when facing obstacles, also offering information on how to engage with Lilu through their website and social media for those interested in their products and app.
http://superpowers4good.com "
"AMIBA Leader Jen Risley Says There Are Big Positive Benefits for Communities When More People Invest and Shop Local
http://05dec23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
The guest, Jen Risley, is the operations manager at the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) and the editor of the Main Street Journal.
The focus of the conversation is on the importance of shopping local and supporting locally-owned businesses.
The initiative, known as Shop Indie Local, aims to encourage people to shift their spending to local businesses from November 1st to the end of the year.
Shopping local helps to support the local economy, create jobs, and contribute to charitable causes in the community.
It is easy to be tempted by the convenience and affordability of online platforms like Amazon, but shopping local has a more significant impact on the community.
Tips for shopping locally include making a conscious decision to shift some spending, asking friends for recommendations, starting small with local food options, and exploring local farmer's markets or co-ops.
Jen also works on promoting local investing through crowdfunding in the Main Street Journal.
Local investing through crowdfunding platforms like Wefunder helps to support local businesses and allows investors to make a profit.
By connecting different topics and passions and sharing them on social media, Jen believes that she can inspire others to learn and make connections as well.
Jen encourages people to follow hashtags related to their interests on social media platforms, engage with the conversations, and share their own findings and insights with others.
http://superpowers4good.com"
S1 E76 - Business for Good: How Storyteller Café Combats Human Trafficking - Steph Page, Stories Fo
"Steph Page Shares How Storyteller Café Empowers Communities and Aids Human Trafficking Survivors Through a Unique Business Approach
http://s4g.biz/30apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. The show introduces Stephanie Page, a social entrepreneur and nonprofit leader working on anti-human trafficking efforts.
2. Stephanie discusses the Stories Foundation's effort to build the Storyteller Café, which aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, support survivors, and engage the community through the sale of food, coffee, and boutique items.
3. The café will also serve as a supportive space for survivors, offering jobs, job training, and housing through three apartments located above the café.
4. The project aims to create a community space that can also function as a large event space for raising awareness about human trafficking.
5. Stephanie emphasizes that human trafficking often involves exploitation through seemingly trustworthy relationships rather than abduction, targeting vulnerable individuals based on their needs.
6. The approach to aiding victims involves working with law enforcement and the judicial system, as well as providing rehabilitation and long-term support.
7. The challenge of finding immediate safe housing for trafficking victims is highlighted, showing the complexity and urgency of responding to survivors' needs.
8. A successful story is shared about an insurance agent who recognized signs of trafficking in a client and helped her escape her trafficker, emphasizing the importance of community awareness and intervention.
9. Stephanie reflects on her superpower: seeing and valuing the humanity in others, and the impact of listening and engaging with empathy.
10. The segment ends with a call to action for viewers to support the Stories Foundation by purchasing bracelets that fund the construction of the Storyteller Café, reinforcing the message that everyone's story matters.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E33 - Serial Entrepreneur: Passion, Grit and Hard Work Are Not Enough for Entrepreneurial Success
"The Lonely Entrepreneur CEO Michael Dermer Says Success Requires a Portfolio of Specialized Skills
http://21nov23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
Michael Dermer is the CEO and founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur, a platform that helps entrepreneurs succeed.
He started his career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer before starting a company that rewarded people for being healthy.
The company faced challenges during the 2008 financial crisis but was eventually acquired.
The Lonely Entrepreneur was created to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to succeed.
The platform offers a subscription model for individuals and also partners with corporations and organizations to provide it for free to entrepreneurs.
The first lesson Michael shares is the importance of continuously learning and acquiring the necessary skills to succeed as an entrepreneur.
He emphasizes the significance of finding a unique and untapped market, or ""playground,"" to differentiate from competitors.
Michael discusses how his superpower is recognizing existing movements or energy and turning them into something impactful.
He shares an example of overcoming challenges by getting people to buy into a bigger vision or goal.
Michael advises others to find their playground, understand the components of a successful business, and work hard to drive success.
http://superpowers4good.com"
"Abby Rapoport Discusses How Her Publication Fosters A Deeper Understanding Of Diverse Communities, Making The Global Feel Personal
http://s4g.biz/25apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin introduces Abby Rapoport, the co-founder and publisher of the Stranger's Guide, highlighting her role in creating impactful journalism.
2. Abby explains the origin of the Stranger's Guide, which was inspired by the divisive political climate of 2016 and the desire to explore sustainable models for journalism.
3. The publication focuses on storytelling from the perspective of locals, covering a broad range of topics from human rights to food, emphasizing the importance of understanding different cultures.
4. Abby shares how the Stranger's Guide has published issues themed around various locations worldwide, aiming to provide a multifaceted portrait of each place.
5. The conversation shifts towards challenging the notions of ""good"" and ""bad"" countries, highlighting the complexity of global affairs and the value of understanding individual perspectives within countries.
6. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism globally and the role of journalism in questioning leaders and presenting complex narratives.
7. Devin appreciates the Stranger’s Guide for offering deep insights into different cultures for a fraction of the cost of traveling, underscoring the importance of understanding human commonalities and differences.
8. Abby emphasizes the publication's focus on creating beautiful, memorable issues that encourage people to explore and understand places they might not physically visit.
9. The interview explores Abby's superpower of tackling challenging topics and fostering ecosystems that contribute to community and global understanding.
10. Finally, Abby provides details on how to access and support The Stranger's Guide, encouraging subscriptions and highlighting the publication as a unique gift option.
http://superpowers4good.com "
"Radivision Founder Mona DeFrawi Is Creating Dedicated Spaces for Women and Black Founders
http://14nov23.s4g.biz
AI Episode Summary
Mona DeFrawi is the CEO and founder of Radivision, a platform aiming to be the Discovery Channel for entrepreneurs.
The platform provides curated content and resources for entrepreneurs, including original series, newsletters, books, and podcasts.
Radivision is building communities for women founders (SHEeconomics) and black founders (Black is the New Green) to provide more support and representation in entrepreneurship.
They are planning a live conference during Women's History Month in March 2024, featuring female founders, investors, and 100 companies in the Pitch Planet series.
Radivision aims to be a platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and crowdfunding platforms, helping them find the best opportunities that fit their interests.
Mona's superpower is the ability to see the big picture and come up with big solutions to problems facing the venture industry.
She has successfully created solutions for the IPO crisis and private markets and now aims to do the same with Radivision.
Mona has a unique perspective as an immigrant, questioning rules and thinking outside the box.
She believes there is a need for change in the venture industry and is motivated to make a difference.
To learn more about Mona and Radivision, visit Radivision.com and MonaDeFrawi.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
http://superpowers4good.com"
S1 E74 - Empowering Artisans and Preserving Heritage Crafts with Navroze Mehta of Mela Artisans
"Navroze Mehta Discusses How Mela Artisans Aids Artisanal Communities, Combining Sustainability with Heritage Preservation
http://s4g.biz/23apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin Thorpe, the host of the Superpowers for Good show, introduces the episode and his guest, Navroze Mehta of Mela Artisans, a company supporting artisans primarily in India.
2. Navroze Mehta details the founding of Mela Artisans by his daughter, Sonali Matharu, as a response to the decline of the artisanal community in India, aiming to preserve heritage crafts and empower artisans.
3. The company’s mission is to provide sustainable employment to artisanal communities and sell their handcrafted products in high-end stores and department stores across the U.S., making luxury products affordable and accessible.
4. Navroze showcases various handcrafted items from Mela Artisans' product line, including a wooden bowl, a tray made of sustainable mango wood, jewelry boxes with bone or resin inlay, a candleholder combining multiple materials, and intricate marble and metalwork pieces.
5. The discussion includes the expansion of Mela Artisans beyond India to source from artisans in Vietnam and Bali, Indonesia, increasing the variety of handcrafted products offered.
6. Navroze explains the pricing of their products, emphasizing the goal to offer high-quality, luxurious items at reasonable, affordable prices without sacrificing craftsmanship.
7. The relationship with artisans is based on empowerment rather than employment, with Mela Artisans facilitating infrastructure, financial education, quality control, and design innovation for artisan clusters.
8. Mela Artisans is raising capital through a Regulation A Crowdfunding offering, allowing lower minimum investments from the public to participate in the growth and success of the company.
9. The conversation shifts to discuss Navroze's superpower, which he identifies as a passion for making a difference, inspired by his father's example as a physician dedicated to serving those in need.
10. Navroze recounts how Mela Artisans navigated the challenges of the pandemic, supporting their artisan and employee communities throughout the crisis, maintaining commitment to their mission of empowerment and craftsmanship.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E73 - Transforming Water Access: Pulling Water from Air - Cody Soodeen of Kara Water
"Discover How Cody Soodeen's Innovative Technology Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air, Offering a Sustainable Future
http://s4g.biz/18apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin Thorpe introduces Cody Soodeen, CEO and co-founder of Kara Water, on the ""Superpowers for Good"" show for a discussion about the company's innovative technology that extracts water from the air.
2. Cody explains how Kara Water's technology works, even in desert climates, to create locally sourced drinking water, emphasizing the broad range of applications and the power of the technology.
3. A major differentiator for Kara Water is Cody's background in architecture, which brought a design-focused, consumer-oriented perspective compared to previous engineers who focused more on the technology aspect.
4. The social impact of Kara Water's technology includes raising awareness about microplastics found in traditional water sources, potentially leading to a transition toward responsible water-sourcing practices similar to the shift to electric vehicles.
5. Kara Water has a long-term vision to make its product more accessible to various communities, aiming to shift the industry from water transportation to decentralized, locally sourced water production.
6. The company ran a crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine to allow supporters and consumers to invest in the business and be part of the mission to make locally sourced drinking water globally accessible.
7. Cody shares his perspective on the consumer impact of their technology, such as reducing the need for bottled water, which would contribute to the environment by eliminating transportation and packaging waste.
8. Cody recounts his background as an architect and his inspiration from nature, specifically the Namibian beetle that harvests water from the air, which led to the founding of Kara Water and the development of its technology.
9. Discussing his ""superpower,"" Cody cites his unwavering commitment to his goals and ambitions, which kept him focused on Kara Water's mission despite challenges and moments of doubt.
10. Cody highlights the importance of remembering the company's mission and purpose, which should drive profit, encouraging to focus on making a difference rather than solely financial returns, and the significance of celebrating small wins along the journey.
http://superpowers4good.com "
"In a Candid Conversation with Karen Rands, We Delve Into the Transformative Power of Angel Investing for the Everyday Person
http://s4g.biz/09apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin Thorpe introduces Karen Rands, a compassionate capitalist who advises angel investors and helps them focus on supporting social entrepreneurs and women founders.
2. Karen discusses her evolution since the last interaction with Devin, mentioning the Jobs Act and her efforts in educating people about angel investing through her book, podcast, and digital course.
3. Karen highlights a major issue being the historical lack of awareness and negative connotations associated with angel investing due to past securities laws and perceptions, which her work aims to counteract.
4. Devin and Karen discuss the challenges that non-accredited investors face due to historical regulations and perceptions that investing in startups is too risky.
5. Karen guides new investors by helping them identify what they know, calculate how much they can invest, and coach them on building a diversified investment portfolio.
6. Karen has created a digital course and uses a spreadsheet tool to assist investors in their journey, eventually hoping to develop this into an app.
7. Devin expresses the significance of Karen's work in helping investors make their first investment, acknowledging the mental barrier investors face.
8. Karen reveals her superpower being the ability to create a ""Why an Investor Cares"" statement (WIC), helping entrepreneurs articulate their value proposition to attract investors.
9. She shares a specific story about an entrepreneur who initially struggled to raise capital due to a misunderstanding of their market, highlighting the importance of knowing your customer.
10. Karen concludes by offering resources and a discount for her intro level class to the audience, accessible through cougaran.com and providing a link to her course at dothedeal.org, with a 24% discount code SuperCrowd24.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E69 - The Future of Investing: Crowdfunding Is the Digital Evolution of Investing - KingsCrowd
"KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino on Revolutionizing Investment, Making Startup Financing Accessible and Efficient For Everyone
http://s4g.biz/04apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin introduces the Superpowers for Good show, emphasizing that listeners can learn how to make impactful changes by drawing lessons from successful changemakers.
2. Chris Lustrino, CEO of KingsCrowd, describes his company as a data and ratings platform for startup investors, consolidating investment opportunities from over 80 platforms into a single, efficient system, much like Bloomberg or Morning Star for the startup investment world.
3. Devin discusses the future growth of the crowdfunding space, predicting a significant increase in market size driven by ordinary investors participating in Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and Regulation A (Reg A) offerings.
4. Chris concurs, envisaging the digitization of private market investments, such as startups and real estate, and the movement away from traditional, offline transactions.
5. KingsCrowd is currently crowdfunding on Wefunder to scale revenue channels and invest in product development and AI, with a focus on achieving sustainability and reducing reliance on outside capital.
6. Chris introduces KingsCrowd Capital, an investment fund product similar to an ETF that allows passive investment in a diversified private market portfolio, with potential for AI-driven fund decisions in the future.
7. The importance of high-quality data to power AI investment tools is highlighted, with Chris suggesting that data-rich companies will be key to enabling AI efficacy in investment decision-making.
8. Devin and Chris discuss the role of AI in due diligence and the challenges that can arise from the accuracy of data, demonstrating the need for reliable, curated data sources.
9. Chris attributes his superpower to resiliency; the ability to persist in the face of challenges and setbacks, evidenced by his ability to pivot and secure funds for KingsCrowd amid a significant deal falling through.
10. Chris leaves viewers with contact information and an open invitation to reach out for discussions, expressing eagerness to engage with both supporters and skeptics of his company’s mission.
http://superpowers4good.com "
S1 E72 - Bridging Gaps: How Crowdfunding Is Democratizing Real Estate Investment
"In Today’s Episode, Eve Picker Shares How Small Change Is Opening Doors to Real Estate Investment for Everyone, Fostering Community Development and Inclusivity
http://s4g.biz/16apr24
AI Episode Summary
1. Devin Thorpe introduces Eve Picker, CEO and founder of Small Change, a crowdfunding portal for real estate projects with social impact.
2. Eve discusses recent expansion at Small Change, including the addition of five new partners from another real estate crowdfunding platform.
3. The short-term effect of this expansion is increased busyness and the need to align the new partners with Small Change's processes and compliance issues.
4. Long-term implications include the ability to handle more and larger listings and to take on a broader range of projects.
5. Small Change leverages Regulation Crowdfunding, which enables developers to raise capital from the public for projects with emphasis on democratizing investment.
6. The platform focuses on overlooked neighborhoods and developers, often unable to access capital through traditional means, by allowing them to raise money from people who care about their projects.
7. Small Change has a unique rubric to ensure that listed projects make some form of social impact, whether through the team, the neighborhood, the creation of public spaces, or environmental contributions.
8. Examples of diversity in projects include a developer helping his community buy neighborhood shopping centers and another who is purchasing and restoring great estates in the Berkshires.
9. Investing through Small Change offers possibilities of equity ownership or debt investment in real estate projects, but like any investment, it comes with inherent risks.
10. Devin and Eve discuss her determination and persistence, especially in the face of resistance, as her superpower that led to the creation of Small Change, aiming to disrupt the traditional system and to empower overlooked developers and communities.
http://superpowers4good.com "