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Adventure Capital by Wefunder

86 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Welcome to Adventure Capital, where we not only discuss the adventures with founders who have raised capital on Wefunder but also the different resource providers and mentors helping founders along the way.

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Redefining food delivery for high end restaurants with Alvaro Meyer of Volup

September 09, 2023 00:52 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MB

On today's episode, we interview Alvaro Meyer, founder & CEO of Volup, a premium food delivery app in Portugal. Alvaro is our first guest from our Wefunder EU alumni. Coming hot off his successful community raise, Alvaro discusses his founder journey from starting Volup during covid to scaling the company internationally.

How to run a great investor webinar! With Jose Renteria from Grohak

August 11, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Today we have Jose Renteria, CEO & founder of Grohak, a startup that helps founders with fundraising and marketing tactics such as page building, running ads and managing investor relations. This chat will discuss investor webinars as a fundraising strategy for running a community round. https://grohak.co/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company”

Studio Time with Maggie Zheng

July 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Today we have Maggie Zheng, Head of Fundraising for Wefunder Studio, which is Wefunder’s internal agency for helping founders fundraise. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company”

Revenue Based Finance with Justin Renfro

June 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Today we have Justin Renfro, who leads revenue based financing at Wefunder as well as being the founder of Chill Charters, a boat charter company in San Diego. Justin and Jonny worked together on the US team at Kiva.org, before joining forces again at Wefunder a few years back. They discuss the pros and cons, and ins and outs, of revenue based financing as a potential investment structure for a community round. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, reco...

Community Led Growth with Mac Reddin

April 26, 2023 17:24 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this interview, we chat with Mac Reddin, founder & CEO of Commsor, a platform helping organizations to become community-led. https://www.commsor.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company”

Valuation Evaluation with Daniel Faloppa

April 13, 2023 23:13 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this interview, we chat with Daniel Faloppa, founder & CEO of Equidam, a platform which produces data driven valuations for startups to understand how much their companies are worth. https://www.equidam.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company”

CrowdScale with Kevin Fulmer

April 06, 2023 18:48 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this interview, we chat with Kevin Fulmer, founder and CEO of Crowdscale, a media entity that covers the equity crowdfunding industry, in an effort to keep people up to date, and to help educate people to prevent poor investment choices. https://www.gocrowdscale.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

The Crown Joules with James Wagoner

March 06, 2023 19:22 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this interview, we chat with James Wagoner, CEO of Joule Case, a powerful battery system which offers a portable and eco-friendly energy solution that is scalable to power any need. https://joulecase.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

The Tar Heel with Will McGuire

March 02, 2023 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In this interview, we chat with Will McGuire, founder of Incolo, a community owned accelerator on a mission to make the rewards of capitalism accessible to all. Their goal is to help 1000 founders fund & scale through the crowd by 2030. https://incolo.io/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

Wefunder's EU Launch with Katie Powers & Asbjorn Holmlund

February 16, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Today we have Katie Powers and Asbjorn Holmlund of the Wefunder team, who are kicking off Wefunder’s EU launch in February 2023. This is a huge milestone for Wefunder who is one of the first platforms to operate on a pan-European basis and is THE first platform to bridge the US and European ecosystems. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

Decked Out with Robert Harary

February 07, 2023 20:14 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Today we have Robert Harary, founding partner at DECKO, which helps startups create world-class pitch decks that resonate with investors by connecting founders directly with active VCs and expert designers. https://www.getdecko.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

The School of Hard Knocks with Peter Harris

February 01, 2023 20:12 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Today we have Peter Harris, partner at the University Growth Fund, the largest student-run fund in the country. The VC provides growth capital to entrepreneurs scaling their businesses, and gives students an educational opportunity that sets them apart from their peers and prepares them to perform at the highest levels. https://www.ugrowthfund.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

Fractional Finance with Tim Lipton

January 28, 2023 00:25 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Today we have Tim Lipton, managing partner of Momentum Finance - a fractional CFO firm that works with VC backed companies to help them manage all the backoffice and projections correctly. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

Offline Fundraising with David Shaner

January 17, 2023 00:10 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this interview, we chat with David Shaner, founder & CEO of Offline, a technology platform that gives people daily curated events and experiences in their city, helping them to get offline, go outside and fall in love with their city and their lives. This local concierge service is currently available in Nashville, Durham, Charlotte, Tampa and Raleigh. https://www.letsgetoffline.com/ Here's a short article by David about Offline's Wefunder raise, mentioned in the podcast: https://davidms...

The Relaxation Genius with Anna Gudmundson

January 13, 2023 23:44 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this interview, we chat with Anna Gudmundson, the founder and CEO of Sensate -- a relaxation device that uses low-frequency infrasound waves to activate your body's own healing system by calming it down, relieving both mental health issues as well physical conditions. https://buy.getsensate.com/hero-story/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

Information Rights (and Wrongs) with Joe Milam

December 16, 2022 22:23 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this interview, we chat with Joe Milam, the founder and CEO of AngelSpan - a company which improves investor relations for early-stage startups, enabling easier financing, higher valuations, and empowerment of all stakeholders to actively participate in each venture's success. https://angelspan.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by Amalia Stern "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company"

33 Days with Tony Gapastione and Edward Portillo

July 15, 2022 14:19 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this interview, we chat with Tony Gapastione and Edward Portillo of the 33 Days film. A cinematic experience based on the true story of a man bringing hope to San Francisco's homeless community. https://www.33daysfilm.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Intelligent Design with Weston Baker

July 15, 2022 14:08 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this interview, we chat with Weston Baker, the founder and CEO of Morphic -- a platform that lets you build a website with the polish and perfection of a creative agency but for a fraction of the price. https://getmorphic.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Let's Re-Vitalize VC with Gale Wilkinson and Justin Gordon

July 15, 2022 13:50 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this interview, we chat with Gale Wilkinson and Justin Gordon of Vitalize VC, a seed-stage venture fund and angel community investing in The Work Revolution. So that's people-first, data-driven, category-defining businesses in the future of work. https://vitalize.vc/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Investments That Matter with Bryce Butler

July 15, 2022 13:42 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this interview, we chat with Bryce Butler the founder of Access Ventures, a catalyst for building a more inclusive and creative economy by changing the way the world invests. https://accessventures.org/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

No One Has Swagger Like Us with Michael Martocci

June 29, 2022 15:03 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this interview, we chat with Michael Martocci, the founder, and CEO of SwagUp, an integrated platform to Create, Automate, and Distribute high-quality swag anywhere! https://www.swagup.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

The President of VP with Adie Akuffo-Afful

May 27, 2022 16:51 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Today we chat with my main man and leader of the Venture Squad Adie Akuffo-Afful and he’ll be breaking down his vision and process. This is the guy we can all learn a thing or two from. https://venturepartnersquad.substack.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

There's Life on Mercury with Jason Garcia and Shelley Golan

May 27, 2022 16:47 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Today we chat with Jason Garcia and Shelley Golan of Mercury and discuss their New Venture Debt offer which you can use to enhance your VC round by getting minimally-dilutive capital, to extend your runway, and hit milestones to reach a higher valuation at your next fundraise. https://mercury.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Theres Life on Mercury with Jason Garcia and Shelley Golan

May 27, 2022 16:47 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Today we chat with Jason Garcia and Shelley Golan of Mercury and discuss their New Venture Debt offer which you can use to enhance your VC round by getting minimally-dilutive capital, to extend your runway, and hit milestones to reach a higher valuation at your next fundraise. https://mercury.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Join the Royal Family with Chris Lustrino

May 27, 2022 16:27 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Today we chat with Chris Lustrino, Founder and CEO of Kingscrowd — the Bloomberg of the private markets. Chris' vision is to educate and empower people about investing in private companies and to use the power of data to aid their decision-making process. https://kingscrowd.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

It's a Breeze with Gust and Peter Swan

May 27, 2022 16:23 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Today we chat with Peter Swan, the CEO of Gust. Gust helps early-stage startups with a bunch of the knottier questions that they encounter along their journey -- from incorporating correctly upfront, to that awkward conversation on the co-founder equity split, to ensuring the right team composition. https://gust.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Which Way to the Capital Department with Maria Springer

May 27, 2022 16:03 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Today we chat with Maria Springer, the founder of Capital Dept — which provides end-to-end fundraising support for CEOs. Over the last year, Maria and her team have helped a growing number of Wefunder founders raise multiple millions in Community Rounds. https://www.capitaldept.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Jonny P & ESG with Max Mona

May 27, 2022 15:55 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Today we chat with Max Mona, Co-founder of ESG Impact, a startup building a business credit score for ESG -- Environmental, Social, and Governance. More and more investors are evaluating ESG criteria in their investment decisions, but there are a lot of challenges with how ESG assessment is conducted today. ESG Impact is addressing those challenges, and in a few short months, they are off to a great start. https://esgi.io/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) T...

Your Suites Ready with Nathan Beckord

May 27, 2022 15:44 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Today we chat with Nathan Beckord, the founder and CEO of Foundersuite the platform that brings structure, speed, and efficiency to fundraising and investor relations. https://foundersuite.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Your Suite's Ready with Nathan Beckord

May 27, 2022 15:44 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Today we chat with Nathan Beckord, the founder and CEO of Foundersuite the platform that brings structure, speed, and efficiency to fundraising and investor relations. https://foundersuite.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

A Touch of Soul with William & Vineet

May 27, 2022 15:20 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Today we chat with William and Vineet, the founders of Paraclete, which aims to provide "Soul Care" for companies' employees. What the heck is soul care, I hear you ask?! Well, listen on to find out! https://www.joinparaclete.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Launch 2 Exit with Greg Miaskiewicz

May 27, 2022 15:02 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Today we chat with Greg Miaskiewicz, the founder & CEO of Capbase, which helps founders avoid mistakes in incorporating, and early-stage recruiting, cap table management, and much more. https://capbase.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Dealing Doughp with Kelsey Moreira

May 27, 2022 14:45 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Today we chat with Kelsey Moreira, fearless founder, and Chief Doughp Dealer at Doughp — the Shark Tank gracing, scrumptiously delightful, and rapidly exploding edible cookie dough startup. This is the first time we've ever had a founder back on the podcast. Plus, she repaid her revenue share loan to her 133 Wefunder investors which was also the first. https://www.doughp.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or ...

Hustle Hard with Justin Renfro

April 26, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Today is a very special conversation, we have the marketing guru himself, the hardest working man in fundraising, Justin Renfro! Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

An Adaptogen A Day Keeps the Caffeine Away with Lopa Van Der Mersch

April 09, 2022 20:06 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Rasa makes super-functional coffee alternatives that energize from herbs, not caffeine! Human better, one cup (of adaptogenic coffee alternative) at a time. https://wearerasa.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Think BIG with TIG and Elliot Begoun

April 09, 2022 19:50 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

TIG builds nimble, capital-efficient, resilient brands. “Tardigrades, Not Unicorns” https://www.tigbrands.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

All Together Now with Melissa Rosenthal

April 09, 2022 19:45 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Plan, track and manage any type of work with project management that flexes to your team's needs with Click Up. https://clickup.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

We Just Got Engaged with Pedro Muller

April 08, 2022 22:13 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Strong customer relationships are more important than ever. That's why Intercom is here! Let's learn more. https://www.intercom.com/early-stage Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Riches in Digital Niches with Tim Martinez

April 07, 2022 16:56 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Based in the Silicon Beach hub of Los Angeles, California, Digital Niche Agency (DNA) has worked with over 500 brands on data-driven marketing campaigns to effectively acquire users, customers, and investors. https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Riches in Digital Niches

April 07, 2022 16:56 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Based in the Silicon Beach hub of Los Angeles, California, Digital Niche Agency (DNA) has worked with over 500 brands on data-driven marketing campaigns to effectively acquire users, customers, and investors. https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/ Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas

The Cure for Disability with Tyler Hayes

April 07, 2022 04:39 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Atom Limbs is making the world's first artificial human arm. They're giving 50M+ limb-different people their limbs back, and revolutionizing the $800B+ physical disability industry. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

This Is Your Pilot Speaking with Waseem Daher

March 08, 2022 17:08 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Waseem Daher is the founder and CEO of Pilot, which offers bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for growing businesses. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

A Pocket full Of Artists with Josh Simons

February 14, 2022 05:50 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Vampr is the #1 Professional Network for Musicians and Creatives in the World. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Capital For The Rest Of Us with William Stringer

February 14, 2022 05:32 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Chisos is a unique source of alternative financing for overlooked and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

MicroACQUIRED! with Andrew Gazdecki

February 07, 2022 16:02 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

MicroAcquire is the world’s number one startup acquisition marketplace. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Harness the Power of Community with Bryce Reich

February 07, 2022 15:38 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Harness is a community management tool designed specifically for innovation & entrepreneurship community needs. You control the branding to make it look and feel like your in-house solution. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Raise Your Glass & Profits with Sara Moll

February 04, 2022 18:31 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Vin Social is a virtual events production company and eCommerce platform with national alcohol beverage fulfillment specializing in craft wine & spirits experiences for companies. Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie Powers Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Tik Tok, Ya Don't Stop with Alexis Gallivan

January 24, 2022 02:35 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

On TikTok, short-form videos are exciting, spontaneous, and genuine. Whether you’re a sports fanatic, a pet enthusiast, or just looking for a laugh, there’s something for everyone on TikTok. Let's get to know them a little more. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

You're My Best Friend with Wes Wierson

January 24, 2022 02:29 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MB

LEAH Labs is the first company utilizing gene editing to engineer living therapies for dogs. Using our proprietary technology, we give living cells the genetic information to seek out and destroy cancer. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "

Tomorrows Forecast with Steven Plappert

December 20, 2021 22:20 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Stop guessing and impress investors with data-driven numbers thanks to Forecastr. Hosted by Jonny Price Produced by William (Classic) Thomas "Wefunder does not endorse, recommend, or advise investing in any company. "