Mapable USA

MapableUSA.com: Sometimes, the most interesting Opportunity Zone projects are located in rural, rather than urban areas. In this podcast, best selling author, speaker and CEO, Jim White explains how his PHT Opportunity Fund is investing in agricultural related real estate and businesses including his pre-cooling and cold storage industrial project in Salinas, California - and why he believes Opportunity Zones are one of the noblest initiatives to emerge from Washington in years!

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MapableUSA.com: With all the craziness going on in the world today, nothing is more important than crime, security, and public safety. Can technology and artificial intelligence serve to address those issues? Listen to this podcast episode as Bill Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, talks about how his company is using Regulation A+ to raise capital for their goal of reimagining public safety through the manufacturing of autonomous security robots to provide “peace through superior technology”. (and also why he hates the term “crowdfunding”)

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MapableUSA.com: While not required, it’s highly recommended for crowdfunding issuers to utilize the services of broker-dealers. But why? What are the benefits of using one – and what services do broker-dealers actually provide to Issuers of all kinds? In this podcast, Etan Butler, Chairman at the Dalmore Group, explains the entire process in detail and provides some major insights into how to raise money successfully (as well as some critical mistakes that must be avoided.) You’ll get some solid advice here from his real world experience of being involved in over 50 Regulation A+ offerings to date!

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MapableUSA.com: Everyone is talking about opportunity zones, but not many talk about specific deals, as in the actual underlying asset and whether the deal works regardless of the tax benefits associated with the investment. Are projects actually being built? The answer is a resounding YES! In this podcast, Edmon Rakipi (Chief Investment Officer at OppZone Capital) and Michael Williams (Director of Investor Relations at Sixty West) talk about how their companies are working together to develop a number of real estate properties, redevelopment deals, and business development projects, all located in Opportunity Zones to provide investors with a diverse portfolio designed to optimize ROI and minimize risks.

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MapableUSA.com: Tokenizing energy assets on the blockchain is one thing. But what happens when you bring the tokenization concept to fight income inequality? Can blockchain return power to the American people by significantly reducing the intrusion of the US Federal government into all aspects of American life? In this podcast, Alastair Caithness, CEO of Ziyen Energy and Chief Blockchain Policy Advisor for the AmeriCoin project, talks about how his initiative and background in the oil and gas industry is helping to create a blockchain solution to kick-start the US economy and give every American the opportunity to live the American Dream.

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MapableUSA.com: Despite what the naysayers tell you, investors continue to be interested in the opportunity zone space, as dealflow in the industry continues despite the Coronavirus pandemic. In this podcast, attorney Paul Wassgren from the DLA Piper law firm proves this point with his insights as to how stacking up benefits provides even more tax savings for investors, why he’s so pro-Opportunity Zone, what locations are the most prevalent for investment, and why he thinks real estate may be the saving grace of a recovering economy as construction continues as an “essential business”.

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MapableUSA.com: Thanks to the JOBS Act, many crowdfunding options are available for businesses of all sizes who seek to raise capital. But with vehicles such as Regulation A, Reg.CF, Private Placements, 506(c), Reg.A+ and so many others at the disposal of potential issuers, what’s the best course of action? In this podcast, Mike Brette, the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors, talks about some common misconceptions about the industry, and what you need to do (and not do) to be on the legal side of it.

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MapableUSA.com: Coronavirus is the epitome of what a “risk factor” is in any crowdfunding or real estate deal. As such, whatever the deal, issuers are required to warn potential investors about the riskiness of such an investment. If they don’t, then these businesses can get into serious trouble. Coronavirus compounds that issue even more. In this podcast, attorney Mark Roderick of Lex Nova Law provides some real world examples of what Covid19 disclosures are required in crowdfunding offerings and goes over some of the emergency rules that the SEC issued to facilitate Title III crowdfunding during the coronavirus crisis.

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MapableUSA.com: Nothing is more important to the success of a crowdfunding campaign than a solid marketing plan, yet many company CEOs and issuers downplay their marketing budget - then wonder why their projects fail. In short, your company must be able to tell a compelling story and communicate your vision to attract potential investors, and that's not easy. So how do you do it? Listen to this podcast where Manuj Grover from Plexus Media provides some industry insights and explains how his company brainstorms with their clients to create clear, concise, and trustworthy messages with emotional connections that makes investors take notice!

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MapableUSA.com: Real estate continues to be the most popular area of interest when it comes to crowdfunding opportunities. But with so many real estate development companies and projects to invest in online, where can a real estate investor turn to in order to find solid, profitable, innovative, and transparent investment opportunities? In this podcast, Paradyme Investments CEO Ryan Garland talks about his company’s experience with Regulation A+ crowdfunding and how his online portal of real estate investments differs from other investment platforms – and why he thinks blockchain has a big future in the industry!

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