Devin Thorpe: Beyond VC – Crowdfunding Secrets to Scale Your Impact & Vision

Are you a visionary entrepreneur tired of chasing traditional funding that doesn't truly understand your mission? Do you believe it's possible to scale your business, make a profound social impact, and achieve financial success without compromising your soul? If you're nodding yes, then this episode of The Lighthouse Sessions is your beacon.

Join your host, Jeff Borschowa, as he sits down with the incredible Devin Thorpe – a seasoned social entrepreneur, prolific author, and the insightful host of "The Superpowers for Good" show. Devin has dedicated his career to championing social impact and empowering founders just like you. In this transformative conversation, he pulls back the curtain on the world of impact investing and crowdfunding, revealing how these powerful tools are democratizing capital and opening up unprecedented opportunities for purpose-driven businesses.

Here’s a glimpse of the invaluable insights Devin shares:

• The Crowdfunding Revolution: Discover why Devin calls crowdfunding the "most powerful tool" for marrying business with genuine social impact. Learn how it’s allowing ordinary people to invest in world-changing ideas (starting with as little as $10!) and how you can tap into this aligned source of capital. Devin even shares how his own crowdfunding investments are outperforming the stock market – a true win-win!
• Beyond the Billionaire Enigma: Get a nuanced perspective on philanthropy and the responsibilities of wealth, moving beyond simplistic headlines to understand the genuine drive some have to solve global problems.
• Impact Investing for ALL: If you thought impact investing was reserved for an exclusive club, think again. Devin breaks down how it's becoming accessible to everyone, creating a regulated and transparent marketplace where your business can attract investors who deeply resonate with your "why."
• The "Money for Good" Blueprint: Uncover the three crucial reasons why focusing on profitability in your impact venture is essential – not just for your business, but for amplifying your ability to do more good in the world.
• Navigating the Funding Maze: Devin offers candid advice for founders considering crowdfunding. He addresses common misconceptions (it's not a magic wand, but it's also not an unclimbable mountain!) and reveals why, for many mission-driven entrepreneurs, it’s the most viable path to securing the capital they need. He even touches on how AI is making the process more manageable!
• Championing the Underestimated: Learn about the vital importance of backing diverse founders and how platforms are emerging to support those often overlooked by traditional capital.
• The Invincible Founder Mindset: Devin’s closing advice on believing in your vision and persevering through challenges is a powerful reminder for every entrepreneur navigating the path less traveled.

This episode is more than just an interview; it’s a masterclass in aligning your financial strategy with your deepest purpose. If you're ready to stop feeling "fogbound" by traditional funding routes and discover how to fuel your vision with capital that cares, you cannot afford to miss this.

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