The Crowdfunding Evolution and Impact Investing with Mark Perlmutter

The Crowdfunding Evolution and Impact Investing

Join Justin Starbird on the TAGLine podcast as he sits down with finance veteran and founder of Planet Positive Investing, Mark Perlmutter, for an in-depth look at how the crowdfunding landscape is evolving to deliver real impact and smarter deals.

Mark’s career spans from licensed stockbroker to pioneering online IPOs in the 1990s. He cuts through the startup world noise. He shares invaluable insights for business leaders. This is perfect for those focused on growth and social responsibility.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The Power of the Community Round: Seasoned VCs are strategically carving out space for retail investors. This leads to better-negotiated deal terms. It creates more favorable exits for founders and the crowd.

• The Valuation Reality Check: Mark discusses critical questions founders and investors must ask. They must understand exit multiples and market cap. This is a must-listen for anyone evaluating early-stage company valuations.

• Beyond Veganism – The Business of Purpose: Hear the story behind Mark’s company, formerly the Vegan Investing Club. They made a deliberate, strategic rebrand to Planet Positive Investing. They now cover health tech, climate solutions, and energy. Justin also shares crucial marketing advice to cement this new vision.

• The Crowdfunding ‘Stair Step’ Future: Mark forecasts the next five years of equity crowdfunding. He predicts the rise of specialized portals and platforms. These will offer a full lifecycle of services. They will guide startups from early Reg CF raises to public exits.

This is a candid conversation about leveraging community for market proof. It covers accelerating purposeful ventures. It reveals the long-term playbook for building a successful, impactful business.

Tune in to hear actionable advice that only decades in the game can provide!