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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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:
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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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:
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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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:
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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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:
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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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:
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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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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