Leveling Up with Eric Siu

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


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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!

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  • [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. 

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  • TechCrunch 
  • CrowdEngine 
  • StartEngine 
  • Angels and Entrepreneurs  

     

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