Crowdfunding can be a great resource for funding a startup, but it is a challenge to stand out from the competition. In this Google Hangout, Startup Canada, QuickBooks and a panel of experts weigh in on the most effective ways to crowdfund. What funding model is right for your business? How do you communicate effectively? What rewards or incentives should you offer? How do you get the word out about your crowdfunding page?
This Google Hangout took place on February 9, 2015 from 12 – 1pm ET with Canada’s foremost experts and entrepreneurs leading the way in Canadian Crowdfunding. Guests included:
Craig Asano – CEO of the National Crowdfunding Association
Matt McGrath, CEO,Optimize Capital Markets (equity platform)
Daryl Hatton, CEO, FundRazr (donation/rewards platform)
Christopher Charlesworth, HiveWire (full service crowdfunding agency)
Scott Dubin, Director of Investor Relations, OurCrowd.com
Victoria Lennox, Co-Founder & CEO, Startup Canada