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Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Jeff "fuzzy" Wenzel
113 episodes
3 months ago

Welcome to Pre-IPO Hype, the go-to podcast for startups, founders, and visionaries looking to supercharge their fundraising efforts. Hosted by a team that has successfully executed over 200 equity crowdfunding campaigns and built a database of over 600,000 investors, this show delivers expert strategies to help attract investors, craft compelling campaigns, and maximize your fundraising success.


Each episode dives into proven tactics, real-world insights, and exclusive tips that can transform your capital-raising journey. From crafting irresistible pitches to leveraging the latest digital tools, we break down everything you need to know to stand out in a competitive market.


Whether preparing for your first round or scaling to new heights, Pre-IPO Hype equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make your vision a reality. Join us, and let’s make fundraising the easiest part of your entrepreneurial journey.

Subscribe now and get ready to raise like a pro!


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Welcome to Pre-IPO Hype, the go-to podcast for startups, founders, and visionaries looking to supercharge their fundraising efforts. Hosted by a team that has successfully executed over 200 equity crowdfunding campaigns and built a database of over 600,000 investors, this show delivers expert strategies to help attract investors, craft compelling campaigns, and maximize your fundraising success.


Each episode dives into proven tactics, real-world insights, and exclusive tips that can transform your capital-raising journey. From crafting irresistible pitches to leveraging the latest digital tools, we break down everything you need to know to stand out in a competitive market.


Whether preparing for your first round or scaling to new heights, Pre-IPO Hype equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make your vision a reality. Join us, and let’s make fundraising the easiest part of your entrepreneurial journey.

Subscribe now and get ready to raise like a pro!


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Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Smarter Sales, Safer Skies, Happier Homes, and Cord‑Free Cars
This week on The Lowdown, we dive into four trends shaping how we work, live, and move. We explore AiSDR, the AI‑powered sales assistant freeing teams from endless admin. We look at Ororatech’s thermal satellites that can detect a wildfire in minutes. We step inside the colorful world of dopamine decor, where bold design is boosting mood, and wrap up with the rise of wireless CarPlay adapters simplifying commutes. From streamlining sales pipelines to brightening interiors and decluttering dashboards, these are the signals you’ll want to watch.

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3 months ago
7 minutes 42 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
The AI-Driven Raise: How Automation Is Disrupting Equity Crowdfunding

In this episode of The Lowdown, we delve into how automation and AI are revolutionizing the landscape of equity crowdfunding. Whether you're preparing for a Reg CF or Reg A+ raise, this conversation serves as your tactical roadmap for building more innovative investor funnels, running high-converting paid media, and nurturing backers with AI-powered precision.

You’ll learn:

  • Why AI isn’t replacing humans—it’s replacing manual inefficiency
  • How founders can build investor trust at scale using AI-generated content and webinar loops
  • The compliance guardrails you need in place before hitting “publish”
  • Real-world AI tools (used by agencies like Pre-IPO Hype) that cut launch time in half
  • What a fully AI-agent-powered crowdfunding campaign looks like in 2025

Whether you're a startup CEO, marketer, or crowdfunding platform operator, this episode will leave you with a playbook to operate faster, smarter, and more compliantly than ever before.

👉 Tune in, take notes, and discover how to turn automation into your fundraising edge.


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3 months ago
32 minutes 21 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
From Cyber Shields to Barefoot Freedom: 4 Tools Changing How We Live and Work
This week on The Lowdown, we're spotlighting four trends that blend technology with utility in surprising ways. We unpack Cyera’s $6B rise in the data security space, break down how Exly is helping creators turn content into income, explore the viral magic of AI vocal removers, and look at why toe spacers are the sleeper hit of wellness TikTok. From tightening digital defenses to widening your step, this episode is all about tools that make life easier, safer, and just a little smarter.

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4 months ago
10 minutes 51 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
From Therapy to Takeoff: 4 Trends Shaping the Human Experience
This week on The Lowdown, we explore how today’s most compelling trends are solving deeply human problems from access to mental health care to comfort in chaotic airports. We break down Grow Therapy’s billion-dollar approach to finding the right therapist, dive into how Impulse Space is quietly revolutionizing satellite logistics with orbital “space tugs,” and spotlight two seemingly simple but wildly viral products: the luggage cup holder and silicone scar tape. From healing scars to navigating space, this episode covers it all practical, emotional, and cosmic.

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4 months ago
13 minutes 5 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
From Cement to Sentiment: 4 Trends Reshaping the Week
This week on The Lowdown, we're mixing grit with glam. We dive into Sublime Systems’ breakthrough in low-carbon cement, explore how Hearth Display is transforming family logistics with one beautifully designed screen, unpack why enterprises are going all-in on data lake houses, and spotlight the nostalgic charm of bubble letter necklaces. Whether you're optimizing infrastructure or accessorizing with intention, these four trends are shaping the week, and the future.

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4 months ago
13 minutes 53 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
AI Tutors, Dual-Screen Laptops, and Gummies with Gains
From AI tutors to skincare breakthroughs, this episode unpacks four fast-growing trends shaping our digital and physical lives. We explore TalkPal's language learning revolution, the viral rise of creatine gummies, why digital nomads are snapping up laptop screen extenders, and the ancient plant extract powering the Centella serum craze. Tune in for insights, data, and what’s driving these consumer shifts.

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4 months ago
13 minutes 23 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
From Jet Fuel to Phone Charms: This Week's Unexpected Innovations
In this episode of The Lowdown, we spotlight four emerging trends making waves across climate tech, AI, healthcare, and consumer style. We kick things off with LanzaJet, a startup creating jet fuel from ethanol waste to slash aviation emissions. Then we dive into Scribenote, the AI tool helping veterinarians reclaim their time by auto-generating clinical notes. We also explore GitHub’s CodeQL, a powerful AI debugger fixing security vulnerabilities before they become threats, and wrap with the rise of phone charms, a nostalgic yet booming trend blending self-expression with utility. From sustainable fuel to charm culture, this week’s episode captures the unexpected places where innovation is thriving.

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4 months ago
19 minutes 44 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Investor CRM Reloaded: How to Turn Cold Leads Into Capital with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes

If you're raising capital through equity crowdfunding, your CRM isn't just a database—it's your lifeline. But what if you could optimize it in 15 minutes using ChatGPT? In this episode, Jeff Wenzel breaks down a tactical, plug-and-play hack that shows you how to auto-segment your investor list, personalize messages, and deploy high-converting follow-ups—all powered by AI.

You'll learn:

  • How to export and transform raw investor data into strategic segments using AI
  • The copy frameworks that get investors to respond (hint: it's not "just checking in")
  • Why weekly webinars become your CRM's growth flywheel
  • How to build a self-refreshing investor pipeline without a full-time team

This is not theory. This is a step-by-step, field-tested growth hack from the Pre-IPO Hype playbook.

🎧 Tune in if you want to:

→ Convert more investors from your CRM

→ Automate investor comms with personalization

→ Build hype, trust, and urgency—without breaking compliance


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5 months ago
12 minutes 10 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
AI Context, Curated Vitamins, Limestone Tables, and Micro-Property Investing
This week on The Lowdown, we explore how Retrieval-Augmented Generation is reshaping AI accuracy, how one supplement brand is tailoring vitamins to every phase of a woman’s life, and why textured limestone tables are dominating minimalist interiors. Plus, we break down the rise of fractional real estate investing, where buying part of a property is now as easy as buying a stock. Four fast-moving trends. One sharp, weekly breakdown.

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5 months ago
11 minutes 52 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Followers ≠ Funders: The 5 Social Media Myths Killing Crowdfunding Campaigns
Every founder thinks a viral LinkedIn post or TikTok will unlock a flood of investors. Reality check: social media doesn’t raise money—strategy does. In this episode, we break down the 5 most dangerous myths founders believe about using social platforms to fuel their equity crowdfunding campaigns. You’ll learn why organic posts fall flat, why follower counts mislead, and how to build a compliant, conversion-focused content engine that turns attention into actual investment. Whether you're pre-launch or mid-raise, this is your no-fluff blueprint for social media that actually moves capital.

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5 months ago
21 minutes 21 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Smarter Software, Faster Loans, Better Sleep, Dewier Skin
This week on The Lowdown, we explore four trends that signal where innovation is heading next. First, we unpack Magic AI's mission to automate full software development with no human required. Then we dive into Figure Lending’s lightning-fast HELOCs and the rise of fintech convenience. Next up, the TRTL Pillow is redefining comfort for travellers with neck pain-free naps going viral. And finally, we head to the world of Korean beauty with Rejuran Treatments injectable facials powered by salmon DNA that promise glow, plumpness, and collagen regeneration. Hit play for the stories behind the trends and what’s coming next.

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5 months ago
12 minutes 54 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Wearable Wellness to Wavy Mirrors: 4 Trends to Track This Week
In this episode, we explore four trending topics reshaping the landscape of tech, wellness, finance, and home design. First, we dive into RentRedi, the all-in-one property management platform making life easier for landlords and renters alike. Next, we cover Ultrahuman, the India-based startup challenging Oura with its smart fitness ring packed with advanced health tracking. Then, we unpack the rise of the Fractional CFO, a flexible leadership solution gaining traction among startups and lean teams. Finally, we spotlight the quirky charm of Squiggly Mirrors, the latest design craze adding personality to modern interiors. Whether you're a founder, investor, or trend-watcher, this episode delivers sharp insights into where the market is heading next.

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5 months ago
11 minutes 37 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
The 5-Minute Restream Hack to Amplify Your Investor Pitch Webinars

📝 Episode Description:

In this quick-hit episode, we break down the ultimate time-saving growth hack for founders raising capital: using Restream to rebroadcast your investor pitch webinars across LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and more, as if they were live. You'll learn:

  • How to repurpose your Zoom or Riverside pitch into a high-converting “live” replay
  • The exact 5-step setup for streaming on autopilot
  • Smart ways to stay compliant with Reg CF (including disclaimers and redirect scripts)
  • The post-webinar email funnel that keeps engagement flowing
  • Why this tactic builds urgency and scales trust, without adding more calls to your calendar

If you're running an equity crowdfunding campaign and need more exposure, less effort, this Restream hack is your new best friend.


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5 months ago
4 minutes 34 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Flock Safety, Millie Moon, Hyperscalers, and Whimsigoth Are Trending
In this episode of The Lowdown, we explore four trends shaping very different corners of culture, tech, and commerce. First, we dive into how Flock Safety is using AI-powered surveillance tools to help communities fight crime with smarter, faster detection. Then, we unpack Millie Moon’s rise as the affordable luxury diaper brand disrupting the $60B global market. Next, we look into hyperscalers, cloud giants like Amazon and Google, who are building massive data infrastructure to power the AI revolution. Finally, we step into the moody, magical world of Whimsigoth, the dark-feminine aesthetic taking over fashion, decor, and identity. From infrastructure scale to subtle style shifts, these are the signals shaping what’s next.

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5 months ago
11 minutes 25 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
How Webinars and AMAs Turn Storytelling into Startup Capital

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful yet underutilized investor acquisition tools in the crowdfunding playbook: live founder-led events.

Whether it’s a 30-minute webinar, a casual Ask Me Anything session, or a virtual meet-and-greet, these moments do more than inform—they convert.

You’ll learn:

  • Why story > stats when raising from the crowd
  • How to run a compliant, high-converting Reg CF webinar
  • What to say (and not say) during live Q&As
  • The 5-part email sequence that turns viewers into backers
  • How to repurpose every session into content that scales trust

We’re talking scripts, structure, compliance best practices, and behind-the-scenes playbooks from 200+ campaigns.

“Marketing builds awareness. Storytelling builds belief. Community builds capital.”

If you’re raising via Reg CF, this episode is your new investor engagement blueprint.

🎧 Listen now and turn the mic into momentum.


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5 months ago
13 minutes 37 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Modular Sofas, Scraping APIs, OLED Gaming, and Creatine Gummies: What’s Trending This Week
In this episode of The Lowdown, we spotlight four trends disrupting industries from furniture to fitness. First, we explore how Cozey is reinventing the couch with modular, sofa-in-a-box convenience that’s gone viral on TikTok. Next, we dive into ScrapingBee and the rise of web scraping APIs that power everything from ecommerce intelligence to financial data mining. Then we shift to the OLED gaming monitor boom and what’s driving gamers to upgrade to ultra-fast, colour-rich displays. And finally, we unwrap the growing market for creatine gummies as fitness and performance supplements go chewable. Tune in to get a pulse on the trends shaping modern consumer behaviour and why startups and investors should pay attention.

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6 months ago
14 minutes 5 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
What’s Trending: Bouclé Pillows, IaC Automation, Beef Tallow Skincare, and the Rise of Data Fabric
In this episode, we explore four breakout trends transforming wellness, software, and data infrastructure. First, we dive into Santa Cruz Paleo's DTC rise with beef tallow and Paleo supplements gaining momentum across Amazon and TikTok. Then, we decode how Spacelift is reshaping DevOps with Infrastructure-as-Code automation. Next, we unpack the rise of bouclé pillows, a cozy design trend taking over home décor feeds. And finally, we look at how Data Fabric is helping companies untangle massive data ecosystems with real-time access and observability. Tune in for a snapshot of what’s hot and what’s next.

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6 months ago
14 minutes 45 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Paid Ads for Crowdfunding: Myths That Kill Campaigns (and What Actually Works)
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood tools in equity crowdfunding: paid advertising.
Can you really just boost a few posts and watch investors flood in? (Spoiler: no.)
We bust the 7 biggest myths that sabotage crowdfunding campaigns from the belief that paid ads guarantee overnight success to the dangerous idea that targeting “everyone” works best.
You’ll learn:
  • Why compliance rules change how you must advertise
  • How to turn clicks into actual investments
  • Why retargeting and lead nurturing matter more than first impressions
  • The real science behind paid ad testing and audience targeting
Whether you're planning your first raise or looking to optimize your current campaign, this episode gives you the blueprint to use paid media the right way.
🎯 Paid ads don't close investors they open the door.
Learn how to turn attention into action inside today’s deep dive.



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6 months ago
8 minutes 26 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
Smart Cribs, Secure AI, Ayurvedic Gummies, and Zero Trust—This Week’s Top Trends

In this episode, we spotlight four fast-moving trends redefining parenting tech, data security, modern wellness, and enterprise cybersecurity. First, we look at Cradlewise, the $2,000 AI-powered smart crib that senses a baby’s movement and rocks them back to sleep—part of a booming wave of smart baby products reshaping early parenthood. Next, we explore Skyflow, a startup safeguarding sensitive enterprise data during LLM development through advanced encryption and “privacy vaults,” as AI privacy concerns surge across industries. Then, we unpack the rising appeal of Shilajit Gummies, an Ayurvedic supplement hitting $590K/month on Amazon and winning over TikTok with its ancient Himalayan roots and adaptogenic benefits. Finally, we dive into ZTNA or Zero Trust Network Access—a major shift in how companies secure remote workforces by replacing VPNs with real-time, context-aware access control.

From sleep tech to self-healing security models, this week’s trends reveal what’s next for founders and investors in 2025. Tune in to discover the innovations making headlines—and where they might lead next.


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6 months ago
10 minutes 36 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies
The Thought Leader’s Edge: How Founders Turn Social Presence Into Investment Power
In this episode, we break down how startup founders can transform their social media into a trust-building machine that fuels investor interest and campaign momentum. From Gary Vee’s content engine to Dave Gerhardt’s founder branding playbook, we explore how thought leadership isn’t just good marketing—it’s a capital-raising advantage. Learn the frameworks, tools, and weekly rituals that turn followers into funders. Whether you're prepping a Reg CF campaign or scaling your founder brand, this is your blueprint.

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6 months ago
11 minutes 23 seconds

Boost Your Fundraising with Expert Marketing Strategies

Welcome to Pre-IPO Hype, the go-to podcast for startups, founders, and visionaries looking to supercharge their fundraising efforts. Hosted by a team that has successfully executed over 200 equity crowdfunding campaigns and built a database of over 600,000 investors, this show delivers expert strategies to help attract investors, craft compelling campaigns, and maximize your fundraising success.


Each episode dives into proven tactics, real-world insights, and exclusive tips that can transform your capital-raising journey. From crafting irresistible pitches to leveraging the latest digital tools, we break down everything you need to know to stand out in a competitive market.


Whether preparing for your first round or scaling to new heights, Pre-IPO Hype equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make your vision a reality. Join us, and let’s make fundraising the easiest part of your entrepreneurial journey.

Subscribe now and get ready to raise like a pro!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.