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Democratizing Startup Investing: How WeFunder Empowers Everyday Investors


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🚀 The $100 Investment Revolution: Why Angel Investing Isn’t Just for the 1% Anymore

Start up investing isn’t just for the millionaires in Silicon Valley anymore. As someone who’s raised $1.3M in investment from Angel Investors and Funds - I wanted to peel the layers back on democratizing Startup investingand how it’s changing the game for founders

In this episode of More Than the Hype, I sit down with Jonny Price, President of WeFunder, the leading investment crowdfunding platform AND the crowdfunding my company, Mom Juice has used not once but twice. With a background in nonprofit leadership, strategy, and a lifelong passion for expanding access to capital, Jonny has helped thousands of founders raise millions through community-powered roundsfor just $100.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why $100 investments can be life-changing—for both founders and backers

  • The difference between accredited and non-accredited investors (and why it matters)

  • How WeFunder is leveling the playing field for women, BIPOC, and underserved founder

  • What a “liquidity event” is and how investors might get paid back

  • Why raising money on platforms like WeFunder should be a no brainer.

  • How founders can turn customers into brand ambassadors and loyal investors

  • Jonny’s thoughts on the next big trends in startup capital and community ownership

🔥 Resources & Mentions:

  • WeFunder – where anyone can invest in startups they love

  • Kiva.org – nonprofit microlending platform where Jonny previously worked

  • Superhuman – email tool both Jonny and I Jonny swears by for productivity

  • Capital Dept – fundraising support agency run by Maria Springer (capitaldept.com)

  • The Logan Bartlett Show – podcast recommended by Jonny (featuring Matt Mochary)

  • Companies mentioned: Substack, Poppy, LifeLabs, Pirouette, Oakland Roots, Chattanooga FC

📚 Books Worth the Hype (and Not):

Zone of Genius concept (from Matt Mochary podcast—Jonny’s best business advice)

White Lotus (Jonny's hot take: "Beautiful, but too slow")


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🎙️ Connect with Jonny Price

  • 🌐 Website: ⁠wefunder.com
  • 📷 Instagram: ⁠@WeFunder⁠
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  • 🐾 Fun Fact: Jonny’s kids (8, 6, and 4) speak with a slightly British twang and do spot-on Harry Potter impressions.


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More Than The HypeBy Mom Juice