Episodios

  • Wearable Wellness to Wavy Mirrors: 4 Trends to Track This Week

    Wearable Wellness to Wavy Mirrors: 4 Trends to Track This Week
    May 23 2025
    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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    12 m
  • The 5-Minute Restream Hack to Amplify Your Investor Pitch Webinars

    The 5-Minute Restream Hack to Amplify Your Investor Pitch Webinars
    May 19 2025
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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:

    • 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 m
  • Flock Safety, Millie Moon, Hyperscalers, and Whimsigoth Are Trending

    Flock Safety, Millie Moon, Hyperscalers, and Whimsigoth Are Trending
    May 16 2025
    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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    11 m
  • How Webinars and AMAs Turn Storytelling into Startup Capital

    How Webinars and AMAs Turn Storytelling into Startup Capital
    May 14 2025

    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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    14 m
  • Modular Sofas, Scraping APIs, OLED Gaming, and Creatine Gummies: What’s Trending This Week

    Modular Sofas, Scraping APIs, OLED Gaming, and Creatine Gummies: What’s Trending This Week
    May 9 2025
    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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    14 m
  • What’s Trending: Bouclé Pillows, IaC Automation, Beef Tallow Skincare, and the Rise of Data Fabric

    What’s Trending: Bouclé Pillows, IaC Automation, Beef Tallow Skincare, and the Rise of Data Fabric
    May 2 2025
    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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    15 m
  • Paid Ads for Crowdfunding: Myths That Kill Campaigns (and What Actually Works)

    Paid Ads for Crowdfunding: Myths That Kill Campaigns (and What Actually Works)
    Apr 28 2025
    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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    8 m
  • Smart Cribs, Secure AI, Ayurvedic Gummies, and Zero Trust—This Week’s Top Trends

    Smart Cribs, Secure AI, Ayurvedic Gummies, and Zero Trust—This Week’s Top Trends
    Apr 25 2025

    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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    11 m
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