Ready to learn how the Social Curator team raised over $550,000 in under an hour without traditional fundraising?

I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how me and the team fundraised $555,000 in 60 minutes flat!

Originally aired on the Cubicle to CEO podcast with Ellen Yin, this conversation dives into the EXACT strategy, mindset, and execution that made this feat possible.

Click play to hear all of this and:

(00:01:10) My Cubicle to CEO Story (aka my leap into entrepreneurship)

(00:04:31) How pivoting to online products set us up for scalable success

(00:06:15) How moving into the tech world changed the game for our company

(00:12:29) The secrets to my community-first funding strategy

(00:16:09) The behind-the-scenes logic that made this irresistible offer a no-brainer

(00:19:59) How we figured out the sweet spot in pricing for this investment opportunity

(00:23:21) The psychological magic of FOMO and how we used it to spark action

(00:25:53) The nerve-wracking moments before the sale—and the electrifying results that followed

00:27:04) The power of connecting 1:1 to build trust and lasting relationships

(00:28:30) How to choose the best time to launch your offer

(00:34:25) Wondering how to put money to work? I walk through how every dollar was spent

(00:38:57) Why staying unattached to outcomes helps you win regardless

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