Jonny Price: Democratizing Capitalism, WeFunder, and the Future of Investing

Unglossy

Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Entrepreneurship, Business, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.9 • 917 Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Unlock the secrets of equity crowdfunding (yikes! that's another 25 cents for the swear jar), scratch that, "community round" with our insightful guest, Jonny Price – VP of Fundraising at WeFunder. Learn how the 2012 JOBS Act has transformed the way everyday Americans can engage in pre-IPO investments, making it accessible beyond the traditional wealthy elite. Embark on a captivating journey as we explore Jonny's personal story of transitioning from a consulting career in London to impacting lives through Kiva's crowdfunded microloans in the United States. Imagine a world where investment opportunities are not confined to an exclusive circle but are open to everyone. Jonny demystifies the legal and strategic complexities of raising capital and shares how WeFunder empowers anyone to make meaningful contributions to the startup ecosystem, leveling the playing field for all investors.We delve into the successes of guys like Troy Carter and Nas in angel investing and explore how platforms like Wefunder are reshaping capitalism. Emphasizing the importance of community funding, the guys discuss how democratizing investment can reduce wealth concentration and empower diverse communities. Tune in to a thought-provoking conversation about the future of investment, the power of diverse voices, and the innovative spirit driving a financial revolution. "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/. Send a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	this week on unglossy.
0:02.0	And it was an acronym of course, so it was the jumpstart, our business startups.
0:07.0	Oh, okay.
0:08.0	Jobs Act.
0:09.0	So 2012 Jobs Act and part of the Jobs Act was to allow for what you might say if you want to put another 25 cents in the swire
0:15.4	jar was this investment crowdfunding concept and so now for the first time in 80 years
0:22.0	everyone in America, middle class Americans, 100% of the population,
0:26.4	can invest in pre-IPO private companies.
0:29.6	From the top.
0:30.6	Yeah, I'm Tom Frank. I'm Mickey Facts.
0:35.0	And I'm Jeffrey Sledge.
0:37.0	Welcome to Unglossie to Coney Brand and Culture.
0:40.0	I'm Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merit Creative.
0:43.2	This is Mickey Facts, hip-hop artist, and founder and CEO of Pendulum Inc.
0:47.2	And that is Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest
0:51.7	artists in the business.
0:53.0	We're here to explore the moments of vulnerability, pivotal decisions, and creative
0:57.0	sparks that fuel the relationship between brand and culture.
1:00.0	Get ready for thought-provoking journey into the heart and soul of branding, the unscripted, unfiltered, and truly unglossy truth.
1:07.0	I think so, I think right now it's time to do it.
1:12.0	This is the time to do it right now.
1:14.3	Can I before we tell you what I did what I had for dinner tonight?
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