Leveling Up with Eric Siu

How I crowdfunded my software company for $300k with minimal risk


Listen Later

The routes to getting funding for a company are not as limited as they once were. The road has widened and it is now more possible than ever to get financing from smaller investors. For this episode, Eric shares his story about crowdfunding and the platforms that suited the company's needs. The importance of your audience and network are also explored, so make sure to join us for this important discussion!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
  • [00:35] What the funding and acquisition landscape looks like right now.
  • [02:09] The work that had to go into crowdfunding and the platform that was used. 
  • [02:35] Promotion across platforms and audience — making use of your resources.
  • [03:14] Things have changed; you can find money and get funded from anywhere! 
  • [03:48] It is worth considering all the options for financing to find the right one. 

Resources From The Interview:

 

 

  • Leveling Up

 

ClickFlow 
  • TechCrunch 
  • CrowdEngine 
  • StartEngine 
  • Angels and Entrepreneurs  

     

    Leave Some Feedback:

     

     

    • What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below.
    • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here
    • Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes
    • Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed

     

     

    Connect with Eric Siu: 

     

     

    • Growth Everywhere
    • Single Grain
    • Eric Siu on Twitter

     

     

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Leveling Up with Eric SiuBy Eric Siu

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    298 ratings


    More shows like Leveling Up with Eric Siu

    View all
    The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast by Pat Flynn

    The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

    3,451 Listeners

    The Side Hustle Show by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation | YAP Media

    The Side Hustle Show

    1,584 Listeners

    Startups For the Rest of Us by Rob Walling

    Startups For the Rest of Us

    701 Listeners

    Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! by Spencer Haws: NichePursuits.com

    Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!

    192 Listeners

    The SaaS Podcast - AI, Growth & Product-Market Fit for SaaS Founders by Omer Khan

    The SaaS Podcast - AI, Growth & Product-Market Fit for SaaS Founders

    186 Listeners

    Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips by Eric Siu and Neil Patel

    Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

    1,268 Listeners

    Founders by David Senra

    Founders

    2,221 Listeners

    The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell by Dan Martell

    The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell

    594 Listeners

    The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

    The Game with Alex Hormozi

    4,471 Listeners

    The Russell Brunson Show by Russell Brunson | YAP Media

    The Russell Brunson Show

    921 Listeners

    My First Million by Hubspot Media

    My First Million

    2,660 Listeners

    The Startup Ideas Podcast by Greg Isenberg

    The Startup Ideas Podcast

    211 Listeners

    Marketing Against The Grain by Hubspot Media

    Marketing Against The Grain

    359 Listeners

    Build with Leila Hormozi by Leila Hormozi

    Build with Leila Hormozi

    961 Listeners

    Moneywise by Hampton

    Moneywise

    651 Listeners