Delving into the differences between equity and reward crowdfunding using Oculus Rift as an example, the chapter elaborates on how equity crowdfunding can benefit companies despite potential equity dilution, offering greater access to capital and aligning interests for success. It examines the details of regulation crowdfunding and A+, discussing the benefits and limitations, including recent regulatory upgrades to address funding gaps, and compares US accredited investor rules to Europe's criteria for sophisticated investors.
Robert Leonard talks with Howard Marks to discuss the future of financing small businesses. Marks is the co-founder and CEO of StartEngine, a leading equity crowdfunding platform that allows people to invest in startups and raise capital through crowds. He started out as the founder and CEO of Acclaim Games, a publisher of online games now part of The Walt Disney Company.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
03:58 - Business challenges and lessons from Activision, Acclaim Games, and StartEngine.
03:58 - How to raise capital through a platform like StartEngine.
22:37 - What crowdfunding is and why businesses need it.
22:37 - What are the different types of crowdfunding?
39:20 - What investors should do before diving into crowdfunding.
53:24 - How investors in private companies can get their capital back through crowdfunding.
57:01 - Why access to liquidity is important for private equity investors.
57:46 - What is the secondary market of StartEngine?
01:32:45 - The insights he learned from Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank.
And much, much more!
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