Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.

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Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.

We host changemakers who are using regulated investment crowdfunding for social impact--impact crowdfunding--as impact investors or social entrepreneurs, catalyzing change with leadership skills we call superpowers. www.superpowers4good.com

  1. 2 天前

    Health Care Originals Transforms Asthma Management with AI-Powered Wearable Technology

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Sharon: One of my staff members said, Sharon, you're the only person who talked about how much joy it brings you to really elevate people and have a team. I hadn't figured it out before, but I think that is my superpower. Asthma and chronic respiratory diseases impact millions globally, limiting lives in profound ways. But Health Care Originals, led by CEO and co-founder Sharon Samjitsingh, is changing the game with a groundbreaking AI-powered wearable device named "Adam." This discreet device listens to lung sounds, predicting and preventing respiratory crises before they happen. Sharon’s personal journey with asthma inspired her mission. She recalls, “I almost died five times, went to the ER, or rushed to my doctor’s home in the middle of the night. Even though I took my meds, everything was not OK.” Adam combines advanced AI with human touch, offering not just alerts but actionable guidance. “With our Nightingale system, we provide apps, respiratory therapists, and wellness coaches to empower users,” Sharon explains. This holistic approach has yielded remarkable outcomes. Within a year, two-thirds of users report zero attacks, and nearly all experience better symptom management and sleep quality. Health Care Originals is more than a tech innovator; it’s a force for change. The company is scaling its Nightingale service, backed by 14 issued patents and a waitlist of 12,000 eager participants. With contracts poised to generate $5.5 million in annual recurring revenue, the firm is expanding its reach across the U.S. Currently raising capital on Wefunder, Sharon invites you to join the journey: “We want everybody to join us on our journey. Be part of helping people live well and breathe easier.” By leveraging innovation and compassion, Sharon is empowering individuals and families to reclaim their lives. This episode underscores how the fusion of technology and empathy can drive meaningful impact. tl;dr: * Sharon Samjitsingh’s personal asthma journey inspired her mission to empower respiratory patients. * Health Care Originals developed Adam, an AI-powered wearable to predict respiratory crises. * The Nightingale system includes apps, therapists, and coaches, yielding impressive outcomes. * Sharon’s superpower is elevating others by recognizing potential and providing opportunities. * Health Care Originals is raising funds on Wefunder to expand its life-changing solutions. How to Develop Elevating People As a Superpower Sharon’s superpower is her ability to elevate others—whether employees, patients, or collaborators. She combines technical expertise with a profound commitment to helping people succeed, both personally and professionally. Sharon once led a team of 100 shop-floor workers, many with limited education, across 14 manufacturing sites. By training them in root cause analysis and empowering them to present solutions, Sharon helped them save over $1 million in a year. Her efforts boosted their confidence and career trajectories, proving her passion for elevating others. Sharon’s tips to develop this superpower: * Recognize Potential: See the strengths in people often overlooked by others. * Empower Through Training: Offer education and opportunities tailored to individual needs. * Support Self-Advocacy: Encourage people to voice their ideas and take ownership of solutions. * Celebrate Success: Acknowledge achievements to build confidence and motivation. By following Sharon’s example and advice, you can make elevating people a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Sharon Samjitsingh (she/her): CEO & Co-Founder, Health Care Originals About Health Care Originals: Health Care Originals (HCO) is a venture-backed healthtech company on a mission to revolutionize the $83B respiratory care market. HCO’s AI-powered virtual respiratory care platform and wearable are pioneering always-on, personalized care for the 690M+ sufferers of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - the third leading cause of death globally.Backed by leading venture funds Safar Partners and Chloe Capital, and over 1,000 satisfied patients with 12K more on the waitlist, HCO’s patented non-invasive solution is ready to improve the quality of life for millions worldwide. Company Facebook Page: fb.com/HealthCareOriginals/ Other URL: wefunder.com/hco Biographical Information: Sharon Samjitsingh, CEO of Health Care Originals (HCO), is a global leader in commercializing innovative technologies across healthcare, sustainability, and manufacturing. With 25+ years of experience, Sharon has managed $150M in innovation projects, holds patents in sustainability and healthcare, and is among fewer than 3,000 professionals with PMP®, PMI-SP®, and PMI-RMP® certifications. Recognized as TechRochester’s Technology Woman of the Year (2020) and a Top 100 in Fem Tech & Health Tech honoree (2019), Sharon is a WBL Fellow and an accomplished speaker. She holds an MS from the University of Rochester and a B.Sc. from the University of The West Indies. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sharonsamjitsingh/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Abby, Motivated Money by Dakin Capital and Honeycomb Credit. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it! * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdLA: we’re going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. More details to come soon! Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Capital Live, Havell Rodrigues, New Majority Capital, January 15, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Motivated Money Method for Raising Funding Workshop, January 16, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern. * Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

    26 分鐘

  2. 4 天前

    Empowering Businesses with Precise Carbon Accounting for a Sustainable Future

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Abdullah: Anyone who ever asks me a question about what's my best ability or superpower, I can only think of one thing: something that's helped me throughout my life since I was a young teenager growing up in Pakistan. It's helped me throughout my life. It's being persistent. Reducing carbon footprints is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical step toward sustainability. Today’s episode featured Abdullah Choudhry, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Arbor, who shared how their groundbreaking technology is reshaping carbon accounting. Abdullah explained that traditional spend-based methods for calculating carbon footprints are often inaccurate, leading to misleading conclusions. Arbor’s innovative approach dives deep into the value chain, enabling businesses to measure carbon footprints with unprecedented precision. “Every business is just all about its products and services,” Abdullah said. “Being super accurate at a value chain level is how we’re going to change society and the economy as a whole towards a lower carbon footprint.” Arbor’s technology is already empowering companies, large and small, to design sustainable products from the ground up. Its self-service platform is a game changer, making advanced tools accessible to small businesses. Abdullah emphasized the importance of democratizing sustainability efforts: “We just want you to start on this journey with us, and we are willing to meet you wherever you are.” This episode highlighted Arbor’s potential to drive transformative change, connecting sustainability practices with actionable data. For businesses looking to align with eco-conscious values, Arbor offers an affordable, practical solution. In fact, to help me test the Arbor system, Abdullah’s colleague Omer Amar helped me analyze the insect protein-based dog food from Jiminy’s. The founder of the company, Anne Carlson, will be a guest on my show in a few weeks. In preparation, we ran Jiminy’s dog food through the Arbor system to confirm that the product has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a traditional, competing product. tl;dr: * Abdullah Choudhry shared Arbor’s cutting-edge tools for precise carbon accounting across product value chains. * The discussion highlighted Arbor’s mission to democratize sustainability tools for small and large businesses. * Abdullah’s personal journey illustrated the transformative power of persistence and creative problem-solving. * Practical advice was shared on how to calculate carbon footprints using Arbor’s self-service platform. * Abdullah encouraged listeners to adopt data-driven decisions for a sustainable future, emphasizing shared responsibility. How to Develop Persistence As a Superpower Abdullah attributes his success to persistence. By staying determined, even when resources were limited, he tackled challenges head-on, achieving goals others might have abandoned. As a Pakistani student in the U.S., Abdullah faced steep tuition costs. Unable to cover $35,000 annually through jobs alone, he creatively combined science, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills. By helping a friend sell furniture in New York, Abdullah met his financial needs, demonstrating persistence paired with ingenuity. Tips for Developing Persistence: * Use first principles thinking to clarify your goals and decisions. * Learn from failure; treat it as a stepping stone for growth. * Stay open to new information and adapt when logic or evidence suggests a better path. By following Abdullah’s example and advice, you can make persistence a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Abdullah Choudhry (he/him): Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer (CIO), Arbor About Arbor: Arbor is the world’s most accurate carbon accounting platform. With a combination of proprietary data and client business data, Arbor quickly and accurately calculates the carbon impacts of products, assets, and supply chains. Website: arbor.eco X/Twitter Handle: @Arbor_eco Biographical Information: Abdullah is a Co-founder and the Chief Impact Officer at Arbor. Holding a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and an MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Calgary, Abdullah brings a robust academic foundation to his role. With a wealth of international experience, he has established himself as a prominent sustainability engineering researcher, contributing significantly to the field. Abdullah has taken the role of the lead researcher for Arbor, spearheading essential aspects, including data methodologies and calculations, certifications, compliance measures, comprehensive white paper reports, and insightful data analysis. He champions education and awareness of best practices and technologies for sustainable finance through industry conferences, white papers, and roundtables. X/Twitter Handle: @AbdullaChoudhry Linkedin:.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-choudhry-85b34ba7/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Commenter.ai, Honeycomb Credit and Motivated Money by Dakin Capital. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it! * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdLA, we’re going to be live in Los Angeles late the spring. Plan to join us there for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Details to come soon! Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Capital Live, Havell Rodrigues, New Majority Capital, January 15, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Motivated Money Method for Raising Funding Workshop, January 16, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern. * Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

    26 分鐘

  3. 2024/12/26

    Creativity Fuels Ravi DeRossi's Vegan Hospitality Revolution

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Ravi: I don't know if you call it a superpower, but I think one of the things that has led me and my company to become so successful is creativity. Ravi DeRossi, founder and CEO of Overthrow Hospitality, has mastered the art of transforming culinary experiences while championing sustainability and ethics. Despite a background steeped in art and design rather than hospitality, Ravi’s journey into plant-based dining began with a singular goal: crafting extraordinary food that satisfies every palate—vegan or otherwise. When he opened Avant Garden a decade ago, Ravi partnered with an emerging chef to develop a menu that delivered the same rich, satisfying experience as meat-based dishes. “You want the same satiation… and the heat and salt,” Ravi explained. The gamble paid off, drawing critical acclaim from mainstream reviewers and diners alike. For Ravi, the triumph of Avant Garden marked the beginning of a larger mission to bring exceptional vegan dining to the forefront. Today, Overthrow Hospitality operates 10 unique restaurants—nine in New York’s East Village and one in Los Angeles. The business is poised for expansion, fueled by Ravi’s vision and community-driven support. Through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, Ravi is inviting customers to invest in a movement that aligns dining with climate action and animal welfare. “You can invest a minimal amount and join a community serving millions of vegan meals,” Ravi said, emphasizing the collective power of small actions. Ravi’s approach underscores a fundamental belief: the choices we make, from the fork to the wallet, can redefine industries and address global challenges. As Overthrow Hospitality prepares to extend its impact beyond Manhattan, Ravi’s blend of creativity, ethics, and entrepreneurial drive continues to inspire. tl;dr: * Ravi DeRossi built Overthrow Hospitality to redefine vegan dining with creative, satisfying cuisine. * Avant Garden’s success proved exceptional plant-based food appeals to both vegans and non-vegans. * Ravi’s StartEngine crowdfunding campaign empowers communities to support sustainable dining solutions. * Creativity drives Ravi’s journey, from artist to restaurateur, transforming ethics into impactful action. * Turning Overthrow Hospitality fully vegan was a bold move rooted in Ravi’s personal awakening. How to Develop Creativity As a Superpower Ravi DeRossi’s superpower is creativity—an innate ability to envision and execute unique ideas. This trait has guided his transition from artist to restaurateur, driving the success of Overthrow Hospitality’s innovative concepts and plant-based mission. One powerful illustration of Ravi’s creativity is the transformation of his hospitality empire to align fully with his ethics. After a personal awakening sparked by his rescue animals and a desire for alignment with his values, Ravi turned all his restaurants vegan. This ambitious overhaul took two years and reflected a profound commitment to both sustainability and animal welfare. For those aspiring to cultivate creativity, Ravi’s story offers actionable insights: * Explore Diverse Interests: Ravi’s background in theater, fine arts, and writing enriched his ability to think outside the box. * Follow Your Passions: Pursuing what excites you can ignite innovative ideas. * Take Bold Risks: Ravi’s decision to revamp his business was courageous and rooted in strong beliefs. * Solve Problems Creatively: Apply unique perspectives to challenges, as Ravi did when designing his restaurants. * Align Actions with Values: Integrating personal principles into your work fosters authenticity and inspiration. By following Ravi’s example and advice, you can make creativity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Ravi Derossi (he/him): CEO & Founder, Overthrow Hospitality About Overthrow Hospitality: Overthrow Hospitality is an award-winning plant-based food and beverage hospitality group with ten unique venues offering elevated dining and drinking experiences to the socially-conscious consumer. Website: www.overthrowhospitality.com Company Facebook Page: fb.com/overthrowhospitality Other URL: startengine.com/offering/overthrowhospitality Biographical Information: Ravi is the CEO & Founder of Overthrow Hospitality. He was twice nominated as Outstanding Restaurateur by the James Beard Foundation and featured in thousands of media publications. He is an outspoken voice on climate change issues and animal welfare. He is also the founder and co-owner of Death&Co, one of the world's most influential cocktail bars. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ravi-derossi-a5a16a282/ Instagram Handle: @raviderossi Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding, Honeycomb Credit and Motivated Money with Dakin Capital. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it! * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdLA, we’re going to be live in Los Angeles late the spring. Plan to join us there for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Details to come soon! Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Capital Live, Havell Rodrigues, New Majority Capital, January 15, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Motivated Money Method for Raising Funding Workshop, January 16, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern. * Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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  4. 2024/12/24

    Ovum Health’s Mission to Revolutionize Fertility and Maternal Health Care

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Alice: Something that led me here that's a superpower is seeing opportunity where others don't. I think I have this; my magic is, what I always say is, seeing white space. Maternal health in the United States is in crisis. Alice Crisci, Co-Founder and CEO of Ovum Health, is addressing this urgent challenge by merging her personal journey with cutting-edge technology to transform the reproductive health landscape. Diagnosed with cancer at a young age and enduring nine pregnancy losses, Alice’s resilience fueled her mission: ensuring that anyone who dreams of having a healthy family can do so without financial or medical barriers. “We are diagnosing on average four conditions that weren’t previously diagnosed and restoring health,” Alice explained during today’s episode. “If you can imagine the joy people feel when they suddenly have hope again… that they’re going to become a mom.” Ovum Health employs precision diagnostics—using genetic testing, virology, toxicology, and advanced analytics—to uncover root causes of infertility and maternal health challenges. Their holistic care approach combines personalized medical interventions with lifestyle modifications, leveraging a proprietary app to guide patients incrementally toward better health. Alice’s vision extends beyond reproductive health. The company’s methods address broader chronic conditions, offering solutions for men and women across life stages, including menopause and perimenopause. “Sixty percent of all Americans now have chronic illness. That has to reverse,” she emphasized, highlighting the potential to improve lives far beyond maternal health. Ovum Health is currently raising capital through a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on Start Engine. As Alice noted, “Reg CF gives the same people who might become a patient… the opportunity to own stock in the company.” You can support Ovum Health’s mission and invest by visiting s4g.biz/ovum. Alice’s inspiring story and Ovum Health’s groundbreaking work remind us of the profound impact of innovation driven by empathy and purpose. tl;dr: * Alice Crisci shares her journey from personal challenges to launching Ovum Health, transforming maternal care. * Ovum Health uses cutting-edge diagnostics and holistic care to address infertility and chronic health issues. * Alice emphasizes the importance of perseverance and identifying opportunity as key entrepreneurial superpowers. * Today's episode highlights Ovum Health’s accessible solutions and its Start Engine crowdfunding campaign. * Alice inspires with actionable tips for recognizing patterns and solving problems at their root. How to Develop Seeing Opportunity As a Superpower Alice’s superpower is her ability to see opportunities where others see challenges. With a unique talent for recognizing patterns and identifying untapped potential, she excels at connecting the dots to drive innovation and progress, both for her ventures and the people she supports. Alice exemplified this superpower when analyzing anonymized user data from Ovum Health’s Fertility Answers app. She uncovered patterns that challenged the prevailing narrative about infertility, which often blames women for delaying childbirth. Her insights led her to develop new diagnostic tools and solutions tailored to people’s unique circumstances, enabling access to better healthcare regardless of geographic location. Tips for Developing This Superpower: * Embrace data: Analyze patterns in the information available to you. Look for trends or inconsistencies that challenge conventional wisdom. * Focus on root causes: Avoid addressing symptoms alone. Use a cause-and-effect framework to define the actual problems you’re trying to solve. * Foster ideation: Practice brainstorming with a focus on connecting unrelated ideas to create innovative solutions. * Encourage collaboration: Involve others in identifying causes and effects to expand your perspective and refine problem-solving approaches. * Act on insights: Move beyond identifying opportunities—take decisive action to bring them to life. Closing Paragraph:By following Alice’s example and advice, you can make seeing opportunity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Alice Crisci (she/her): Co-Founder and CEO , Ovum Health About Ovum Health: Ovum Health is a preconception health and wellness company for men and women. Website: ovumhealth.com X/Twitter Handle: @ovumhealth Company Facebook Page: fb.com/ovumhealth Instagram Handle: @fertility.answers Other URL: startengine.com/offering/ovumhealth Biographical Information: Alice Crisci is a serial entrepreneur, healthcare media host, author, and activist. A cancer survivor, she co-founded Ovum Health and MedAnswers, pioneering solutions for women's health and fertility through technology and patient-centered care. Her ventures have raised millions, amassed significant user engagement, and facilitated groundbreaking clinical trials. Alice also founded Fertile Action, an oncofertility charity, and championed legislative efforts to secure insurance coverage for fertility preservation in California. She has guest lectured at top universities, contributed to national media, and serves as a columnist for Money Inc. Alice resides with her son, Dante, splitting time between Northern Idaho and Atlanta, GA. Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/alicecrisci Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/alicecrisci Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding, Honeycomb Credit and Motivated Money with Dakin Capital. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it! * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdLA, we’re going to be live in Los Angeles late in the spring. Plan to join us there for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Details to come soon! Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Capital Live, Havell Rodrigues, New Majority Capital, January 15, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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  5. 2024/12/19

    Sharing Wealth Through Revitalization: The Vision Behind The Swank Atlanta

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Muna: I believe my superpower is just empowering and sharing. I believe that there's plenty for everybody. Revitalizing neighborhoods isn’t just about beautification; it’s about inclusion. Muna Phometsi, President of Strategic Projects Capital LLC, exemplifies this ethos with her groundbreaking project, The Swank Atlanta. Situated in Reynoldstown, this luxury development combines upscale design with an innovative crowdfunded investment model, ensuring that people from all income brackets can share in its success. The Swank Atlanta represents more than luxury living. Muna shared her passion for the project, saying, “We believe that the community should not only benefit from revitalization but also participate in the potential profit.” This principle of inclusion underscores her commitment to building a project where economic and social impacts intersect. Located just a three-minute walk from the Atlanta Beltline, The Swank Atlanta provides easy access to parks, trails, and restaurants, enhancing the neighborhood's appeal. Muna emphasized the area’s diverse, tight-knit community, noting that her team engaged with residents to understand and complement their vision. “This was a sore eye to the community,” she explained. “We wanted to bring something beautiful to complement what’s going on in the area.” As a seasoned real estate developer, Muna brings two decades of experience to this project, working alongside her husband, an architect with similar expertise. Their approach to development is guided by a philosophy of sharing knowledge and opportunities. “We’ve never been people that hold information to ourselves. What we know, we want you to know because we believe that there’s so much for everybody.” The Swank Atlanta is currently raising funds through Small Change, a regulated investment crowdfunding platform. This effort not only reflects Muna’s vision of community empowerment but also paves the way for similar projects across the East Coast and beyond. Muna’s innovative approach is a model for leveraging development to create social and financial value, ensuring that everyone has a stake in building better communities. tl;dr: * Muna Phometsi shares her vision for The Swank Atlanta, a crowdfunded luxury redevelopment project. * The project emphasizes inclusivity by enabling middle-class and lower-income investors to participate meaningfully. * Muna highlights Reynoldstown’s rich history and community-driven revitalization as central to the development. * Her superpower, empowering and sharing, drives her passion for helping others achieve financial growth. * Muna offers practical tips for creating impact through real estate development and community involvement. How to Develop Empowering and Sharing As a Superpower Muna’s superpower lies in her unwavering commitment to empowering others by sharing knowledge and opportunities. She believes that by spreading what she has learned, she can inspire others to achieve their dreams, creating a ripple effect of growth and success within communities. Muna shared an inspiring example from her current project, The Swank Atlanta, a crowdfunded luxury development. She explained how the project allows individuals, including those from middle-class and lower-income brackets, to invest in a high-end real estate project—a rare opportunity. Additionally, Muna described helping a former classmate with a construction business, leveraging her husband’s expertise as a contractor to guide him toward success. Both instances reflect her drive to empower others by sharing knowledge and creating inclusive opportunities. Tips for Developing the Superpower: * Listen Actively: Pay attention to people’s concerns, aspirations, and challenges. Look for cues that indicate areas where you can help. * Identify Opportunities: Be proactive in suggesting solutions or sharing resources that align with others’ goals or problems. * Be Willing to Teach: Share your knowledge openly and authentically. Recognize that even small insights can make a big difference. * Foster Inclusion: Create avenues for people from all backgrounds to participate in opportunities, as Muna does with her crowdfunding initiatives. * Adopt a Learning Mindset: Continuously expand your own knowledge so you can provide valuable insights to others. By following Muna’s example and advice, you can make empowering and sharing a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Muna Phometsi (she/her): President, Strategic Projects Capital LLC About Strategic Projects Capital LLC: Strategic Projects Capital is a real estate investment company based in Atlanta, Georgia. We are a development manager, asset manager and real estate fund sponsor focused on helping passive investors share in the real estate wealth regardless of income bracket. Our goal is to encourage all who qualify to invest passively in our syndication projects and take advantage of the lucrative benefits that real estate investment has for decades offered to a select few. Website: strategicprojectscapital.com Company Facebook Page: facebook.com/Empowering Investors Other URL: smallchange.co/projects/Swank-Atlanta Biographical Information: Muna serves as the President of Strategic Projects Capital LLC, a Georgia-based real estate investment firm. She is also the co-founder of Strategic Projects Inc., a Georgia-based design-build firm that has been in business for two decades. She brings a wealth management experience in the construction project delivery space, and she is a licensed GA Realtor. She is also a registered pharmacist who has held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies in the pharmaceutical sector. In her current position, Muna plays a key role in identifying, creating, and organizing real estate investment opportunities for development projects and securing capital for project implementation. She is passionate about empowering others by sharing her knowledge and resources and providing access to passive investments.Muna holds an MBA from Mercer University, a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Advanced certificates in Real Estate Finance and an Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAOIP).Personal Facebook Profile: Facebook.com/munaphometsi Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/muna-phometsi-8b1b93119/ Instagram Handle: @Munaphometsi Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Abby, Honeycomb Credit and How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it! * SuperCrowdLA, we’re going to be live in Los Angeles late the spring. Plan to join us there for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Details to come soon! * SuperCrowdHour, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At December’s SuperCrowdHour, Jason Fishman of Digital Niche Agency will present an “Algorithmic Strategy to Reach Your Crowdfund Capital Raising Goals.” Free to attend. Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Capital Live, Havell Rodrigues, New Majority Capital, January 15, 2:00 PM Eastern. * Community Capital Live, Bernall Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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  6. 2024/12/17

    Solar Microgrids: The Energy Solution Rural America Needs

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Lester: I believe that the human spirit is greater than human nature. I think that we allow each other to play small and blame it on human nature. “Oh, that's just human nature.” It's human nature to do as little as possible to try to get as much as possible. But the human spirit says, “How can I contribute as much as possible?” The future of energy lies not just in renewables but in energy abundance, according to Lester Crafton, co-founder of Ovanova. In today’s episode, Lester shared how his company is transforming rural America by deploying solar microgrids—systems that combine solar, energy storage, and smart controls—to meet surging energy demands. Lester believes the need for energy will grow exponentially in the coming decades. “What would happen if we went from an energy-starved world to an energy-abundant world? How much better could we treat each other?” he asked. With this philosophy, Ovanova focuses on deploying solar microgrids to ensure energy security, particularly for communities at the greatest risk during power shortages. The demand isn’t hypothetical. Lester identified six trends—he calls them a “six-headed monster”—that are pushing the grid to its limits: the return of American manufacturing, electric vehicles, Bitcoin mining, widespread electrification, robotics, and the energy-hungry rise of artificial intelligence. “An AI data center takes like 70 times the energy of a normal data center,” he said, highlighting the urgency of their work. In rural communities, where large-scale grids often fail first, microgrids provide a reliable, local solution. “If Elon’s supercomputer and the Blue Oval [Ford plant] need energy, then it doesn’t matter if my parents’ medical devices need to run. They get the blackout,” Lester explained. Ovanova’s mission resonates far beyond energy—it’s about economic and community resilience. Lester’s vision for microgrids offers both a practical path forward for the solar industry and a brighter, more equitable energy future. If you’re looking to support this mission, Ovanova frequently raises capital through regulated investment crowdfunding, empowering people to invest directly in the clean energy revolution. tl;dr: * In today’s episode, Lester Crafton shares how Ovanova builds solar microgrids to meet rising energy demands. * Lester explains how six factors—including AI and EVs—drive exponential energy consumption in the future. * This episode highlights how virtual power plants and microgrids secure energy for rural communities. * Lester’s belief in persistence and humanity’s goodness fuels Ovanova’s innovative clean energy solutions. * Lester emphasizes that solar energy’s cost-effectiveness and scalability make it essential for energy security. How to Develop Persistence and Belief in Humanity As a Superpower Lester Crafton’s superpower is his unwavering persistence, fueled by a deep belief in the goodness of humanity. He views challenges as opportunities to create, iterate, and improve. By centering his work on contributing as much value as possible, Lester inspires others to join him in solving problems that matter, particularly in renewable energy and disaster preparedness. Lester shared an anecdote about a nonprofit project led by Xena Leone, Ovanova’s director. After inspiring people in Peru to clean up rivers, she returned to her North Carolina hometown to establish microgrids for disaster preparedness. This initiative not only strengthened local resilience but also laid the foundation for virtual power plants—systems that keep communities running during grid failures. Lester’s persistence and ability to rally talented people like Xena illustrate his commitment to solving real-world problems while inspiring others to contribute. Tips for Developing This Superpower * Focus on Contribution: Ask, “How can I create as much value as possible for others?” rather than focusing on personal gain. * Embrace Feedback as Growth: Treat setbacks as experiments to refine and improve your work. * Surround Yourself with Amazing People: Attract talented, purpose-driven individuals by inspiring them with your vision. * Believe in Humanity’s Potential: Even when facing setbacks, remember the inherent goodness and capabilities of people. * Keep Going, No Matter What: Persevere through challenges with a mindset of creating, sharing, and iterating until you succeed. By following Lester Crafton’s example and advice, you can make persistence and belief in humanity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Lester Crafton (he/him): Co-Founder, Ovanova About Ovanova: Ovanova's mission is to add as much value as possible to as many lives as possible. We chose energy as the lever that created the most positive impact for the most people. We currently develop, deploy, monitor, maintain and maximize microgrids. We have installed solar projects in 25 states with over sixty utility companies and currently focus on serving disadvantaged and distressed rural communities by giving small business owners and ag producers an easy way to access Inflation Reduction Act benefits intended for them. Website: ovanova.co X/Twitter Handle: @voiceofsolar Company Facebook Page: fb.com/voiceofsolar/ Biographical Information: Lester is from Somerville, TN. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his organization worked with over 1500 students directly in America's oldest sales and leadership training program. He began his solar energy journey in 2014, and started Ovanova in 2015. X/Twitter Handle: @lestercrafton Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/lcrafton/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lestercrafton/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Abby, Honeycomb Credit and SuperCrowd Impact Members. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdHour, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At December’s SuperCrowdHour, Jason Fishman of Digital Niche Agency will present an “Algorithmic Strategy to Reach Your Crowdfund Capital Raising Goals.” Free to attend. Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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  7. 2024/12/12

    The Power of Perseverance

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Troy: I would say I kind of have two characteristics that have really helped me, particularly in the last, say, 10 years of my career. The first one is self-discipline… Number two would be tenacity. Success in business and athletics often comes after facing and overcoming challenges. It takes a special kind of resilience to keep going when things get tough. Troy Helming, CEO of EarthGrid PBC, has that resilience in spades. He's a successful entrepreneur and athlete who has won numerous competitions. Troy shared his story on today’s episode of Superpowers for Good. I was impressed by how he didn't let age or setbacks hold him back. In his early fifties, he was competing with 20-year-olds in the Ninja Warrior competition. He didn't win the whole thing, but he did win some of the regional events. Troy's entrepreneurial journey has been just as impressive. He's the founder and CEO of EarthGrid, a company that is developing a new technology for tunneling and excavating. EarthGrid has raised millions of dollars in funding from investors, including $4.5 million from regulated investment crowdfunding. Troy's success is a testament to the power of perseverance. He's not afraid of hard work or challenges. In fact, he seems to thrive on them. When asked about his fundraising efforts, Troy said, "I had to put in a lot of work... I had to give over 2,400 pitches." Troy's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows that we can achieve our goals if we are willing to put in the hard work and never give up. Having raised so much from the crowd, I asked Troy for some tips: Have a compelling hook. Your message needs to grab attention amidst the constant bombardment of information people receive. A unique hook, like a science fiction analogy, can intrigue potential investors. Reinvest capital in advertising. Helming suggests reinvesting 10-20% of raised funds back into advertising to boost the campaign's reach. Simplify your message. Potential investors should quickly understand your company, its traction, achievements, potential upside, and expected timeline for returns. Build a strong network. Start with your network and gradually expand by investing in marketing and creating compelling content. Be sure to bookmark this article so you can find them when you need them! Disclaimer: I am an investor in EarthGrid. tl;dr: * Troy Helming, CEO of EarthGrid, discusses his company's innovative plasma tunneling technology. * EarthGrid's technology offers significant cost and time savings compared to traditional tunneling methods. * Helming shares his experience in raising capital, including the challenges and successes of crowdfunding. * He emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and tenacity in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. * Helming's journey highlights the power of perseverance and innovation in making a positive impact. How to Develop Self-Discipline and Tenacity As a Superpower On this episode of Superpowers for Good, Troy discussed the importance of cultivating self-discipline and tenacity. He believes these two characteristics are essential for navigating the challenges and setbacks that inevitably arise in life. Illustrative Story: Troy shared how he had to give over 2,400 pitches to potential investors to raise capital for EarthGrid. Despite facing rejection after rejection, he never gave up. He knew it was a numbers game and that eventually, he would find the right investors. Tips for Developing the Superpower: * Start with small, achievable goals. * Embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. * Practice delayed gratification. * Surround yourself with supportive people. * Celebrate your successes along the way. By following Troy's example and advice, you can make self-discipline and tenacity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Troy Helming (he/him): CEO, EarthGrid PBC About EarthGrid PBC: EarthGrid invented plasma tunnel boring robots (think Star Wars light sabers) that consume no water, have no emissions & bore tunnels 100x faster at 1/10th the cost. They’re building a network of large, underground infrastructure tunnels to accelerate 100% clean energy: power lines, high-speed data, water, freight transportation, etc. Their BOOM model (Build, Own, Operate, Manage) will lease space to creditworthy Data Centers, Solar/Wind IPPs & Utilities. Website: earthgrid.io X/Twitter Handle: @earthgrid_io Company Facebook Page: fb.com/profile.php?id=100090833724319 Other URL: troyhelming.com Biographical Information: ​Troy Helming is a Unicorn Founder (with 6 company exits) and a modern-day industrialist. He’s an inventor (60+ patent claims), an elite athlete (American Ninja Warrior), an author (The Clean Power Revolution + articles), and a clean energy executive. He’s founded solar & wind companies that have generated more than $35 Billion of economic impact, and he serves on numerous boards. He's a longtime wellness practitioner, yogi, and family man. X/Twitter Handle: @SolarNinjaTroy Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/SolarNinjaTroy/ Linkedin:.linkedin.com/in/troyhelming/ Instagram Handle: @solarninjatroy/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Azolla, Abby and Honeycomb Credit. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdHour, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At December’s SuperCrowdHour, Jason Fishman of Digital Niche Agency will an “Algorithmic Strategy to Reach Your Crowdfund Capital Raising Goals.” Free to attend. Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, date TBD following impact of Helene. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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  8. 2024/12/10

    Empowering Nonprofits to Scale Globally: How Gratitude Network Transforms Leaders

    I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Devin: What is your superpower? Lauren: What is my superpower? I think I am a mission-driven growth catalyst. Transforming the nonprofit sector starts with empowering its leaders. Gratitude Network, under the leadership of Executive Director Lauren Reilly, has revolutionized nonprofit growth by offering leaders of organizations serving children a robust fellowship program. This unique accelerator equips them with tools to scale their impact globally. Gratitude Network’s fellowship program combines executive coaching, a mini-MBA curriculum, and a global peer network. As Lauren explained in our interview, "Organizations that go through our program grow 3x on average after working with us. They grow revenue by almost 40% and, one year post-fellowship, serve an additional 2,300 children on average." Lauren’s passion for creating systemic change is deeply rooted in her career as an educator. Early on, she recognized the inequities in education systems and sought innovative solutions. “I wanted to show students what it was like to be a CEO,” she recalled, describing her transition into the nonprofit sector. Gratitude Network provided her with the business acumen she needed to scale her ideas. Within five years, her nonprofit grew 26-fold, serving 21,000 children and collaborating with over 100 Fortune 500 companies. Now, at the helm of Gratitude Network, Lauren’s vision is to amplify this impact. She aims to sustain and expand the organization’s global network, ensuring that fellows continue to benefit from support long after completing the program. “We’re fixing a broken nonprofit sector,” she said. “By supporting Gratitude, donors aren’t just helping one organization—they’re creating a leveraged social venture with outcomes year after year.” Gratitude Network is a beacon for nonprofit leaders striving to accelerate change. With Lauren’s leadership, the ripple effect of their work promises to transform communities worldwide, one leader at a time. tl;dr: * Gratitude Network empowers nonprofit leaders with tools like executive coaching and a scale-up curriculum. * Lauren transitioned from education to nonprofits, scaling impactful ideas into sustainable, thriving organizations. * Fellows in the Gratitude Network’s program average a 3x growth and serve 2,300 more children annually. * Success at Gratitude stems from system building, postmortems, and clear KPIs to drive measurable impact. * Lauren encourages dedicating 20% of time to strategic thinking to achieve long-term organizational growth. How to Develop Being a Mission-Driven Growth Catalyst As a Superpower Lauren’s superpower lies in being a "mission-driven growth catalyst." This unique ability allows her to inspire and execute change, transforming innovative ideas into scalable, impactful ventures. She empowers changemakers to evolve into effective business leaders while amplifying their impact. Lauren exemplified her superpower while working with Practice, a nonprofit in New York City. Recognizing the potential of using college students to mitigate summer learning loss for 1.1 million children, Lauren built systems and training programs to scale the initiative. Within five years, the organization grew to serve over 50,000 students annually, showcasing her talent for creating processes that drive large-scale change. Tips for Developing This Superpower: * Analyze Success: Regularly reflect on what is working well. Identify the specific steps and actions that led to success and document them. * Create Systems and Processes: Design repeatable systems for achieving desired outcomes. Train team members to implement these processes at scale. * Set and Track KPIs: Develop key performance indicators aligned with organizational goals. Monitor progress monthly and adjust to meet growth targets. * Carve Out Time for Strategy: Dedicate 20 percent of your time to think about long-term growth and innovative ideas rather than just day-to-day execution. * Engage Teams in Postmortems: After every project or milestone, review outcomes—good or bad—to identify lessons and refine processes. By following Lauren’s example and advice, you can make "mission-driven growth catalyst" a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Lauren Reilly (she/her): Executive Director, Gratitude Network About Gratitude Network: Founded in 2014, Gratitude Network is a leadership development non-profit that improves the lives of children and youth around the world by accelerating the community impact of social entrepreneurs. Gratitude Network offers a 12-month virtual Fellowship focused on leadership and organizational growth, featuring personalized coaching, a scaling curriculum, peer learning sessions, and networking events. Since its inception, Gratitude Network has supported over 200 Fellows across 82 countries. Post fellowship, these Fellows have increased the number of children they serve by 2.7X and boosted their revenue by an average of 38%. The program is highly competitive, with over 1,500 applicants annually vying for just 30 fellowship spots. At Gratitude Network, we don't just give a person a fish or teach them to fish—we help them build sustainable fishing ponds. By empowering social entrepreneurs with the tools, skills, and support to create sustainable solutions, we enable them to drive lasting change that ripples through their entire communities. This way, their impact grows, benefitting future generations. Website: www.gratitude-network.org Company Facebook Page: fb.com/gratitudenet/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-gratitude-network/ Other URL: www.gratitude-network.org/donate Biographical Information: Lauren Reilly is a results-driven professional with a proven track record in growing and scaling non-profit and social impact organizations. She assumes the Executive Director role at Gratitude Network after having run SuitUp, a college and career readiness organization, for the past six years. As the first employee and inaugural Executive Director of SuitUp, she grew the organization 26x over 5 years, serving over 21,000 students and raising over $3M. Prior to this, Lauren served as a board member and Chief Learning and Program Officer at Practice Makes Perfect, where she played a key role in growing the organization 10x over 5 years. Her background includes impactful roles as a Teach for America alum and NY certified teacher, teaching high school and middle school in the Bronx and Harlem.Lauren’s accolades include the Gratitude Network Fellowship, SOCAP Fellowship, Student Success Network Fellowship, NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship, and graduation from the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program. She was also recognized as a finalist in the NYC Imagine Awards in the Rising Star and Excellence in Leadership categories. Notably, Lauren was honored by the Obama administration as a White House Champion for Change for her pioneering work in summer learning. She was one of 17 women-led organizations to undergo Santa Clara's GSBI incubator. Lauren holds a Master’s degree in Education from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s degree in History from Vassar College. Her contributions have been featured in publications such as Chronicles of Philanthropy, K12 Drive, Manhattan Lifestyle, News12 and more. Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/lauren.elizabeth.7399 Instagram Handle: @thegratitudenetwork/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, Azolla, Abby and How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding. Learn more about advertising with us here. Max-Impact Members The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support: Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name Here Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual. * Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on December 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd. * SuperCrowdHour, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At December’s SuperCrowdHour, Jason Fishman of Digital Niche Agency will an “Algorithmic Strategy to Reach Your Crowdfund Capital Raising Goals.” Free to attend. Community Event Calendar * Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events * Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern. * CfPA Webinar with President-Elect Jenny Kassan sharing her vision for 2025, today, December 11 at 2:00 PM Eastern. * NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025 * Asheville Neighborhood Economics, date TBD following impact of Helene. If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. We use AI to help us write compelling

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