Kingscrowd, Sam Fiske

Inside Startup Investing with Chris Lustrino

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Join Chris Lustrino as he talks to startup founders, angel investors, fund managers, investing platform executives, and more about the online private markets. Inside Startup Investing gives listeners the inside scoop on alternative investing such as startups from an investor and founder perspectives.

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Kingscrowd, Sam Fiske

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Business

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kingscrowd.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Ep 33: Rebekah Bastian of Owntrail 13.01.2022

Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://bit.ly/3mgki9z This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12. Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to receive 25% o...

Episode 32: Tony Drockton of Hammitt 30.12.2021

The two discuss entrepreneurship, Hammitt's plans to create the next great American luxury brand, and Drockton's experiences raising money from the crowd. Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c Hammitt's Reg A raise: https://invest.hammitt.com/ KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://bit.ly/3mgki9z This episode of the KingsCrowd St...

Episode 31: Garry Johnson of Bison Venture Partners 17.12.2021

The two thought leaders discuss the rapidly shifting startup investing space and what the future holds for investors looking to dive in. Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://bit.ly/3mgki9z This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in...

Episode 30 - Legion M 02.12.2021

In this episode, the trio discusses the crowdfunding revolution and how it empowers both consumers and investors alike. Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://kingscrowd.com/register/free/ KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://kingscrowd.com/register/pro/?coupon=TRIAL7 KingsCrowd's Legion M Company Page: https://kingscrowd.com/legion-m-on-start...

Episode 29 - Dustin Byington of Two12 18.11.2021

TWO12 is a startup finance Software-as-a-Service suite built to help founders reduce dilution and maximize control with cap table management, valuation, and pro forma report generation. This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12. Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KING...

Episode 28: Shari Noonan of Rialto Markets 04.11.2021

Rialto Markets serves as a fully regulated broker-dealer, helping companies raise money through their crowdfunding platform. Rialto also operates a secondary market trading platform for buying and selling shares in private companies. This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12. Speci...

Episode 27 - Henry Yoshida of Rocket Dollar 15.10.2021

On this episode of the podcast, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Henry Yoshida, Co-founder, and CEO of Rocket Dollar. Rocket Dollar, an alternative IRA that enables you to invest efficiently in alternative investment opportunities. The two discuss the online private market ecosystem, how it has developed since the two founded their respective companies, and what they look forward to in the f...

Episode 26 - Anita Brearton 08.10.2021

On today's episode of the podcast, Chris Lustrino welcomes CabinetM Founder & CEO Anita Brearton. Listen in to meet an incredible venture-backed female founder enabling a new generation of marketers. Investors will also learn why Anita's 20+ years of marketing experience has given her the knowledge and network to build CabinetM The pair also dive into why raising from "the crowd" has...

Episode 25 - Novalent Lead Investor Alex Ovchar 28.09.2021

What do private equity investors look for in startups? Join us for this episode of the podcast where Chris Lustrino welcomes Alex Ovchar, a lead investor of PE-backed Novalent currently raising via Reg D on Republic. The pair also discuss why Novalent decided to raise in the online private markets via RegD, the technology behind their disinfectant technology and how they grew from $2 to $7M in the...

Episode 24 - Dr. Arup Roy-Burman 24.09.2021

On this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Invest Podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes Dr. Arup Roy-Burman, Founder & CEO of Elemeno Health where the two seek to answer the question: "What's the one thing investors should look for in a startup founder?" The answer, it turns out, is the founder's "Why". First identified as a key trait of winning organizations by Simon Sinek, &quot...

Episode 23 - Sam Bogoch 03.09.2021

On this episode of KingsCrowd's Startup Investing Podcast, host Sean O'Reilly welcomes Sam Bogoch, Cofounder and CEO of axle ai. Axle ai's software combines the power of AI and machine learning to remotely search and manage your video content. Axle.ai boasts over 700 customers worldwide including Paramount, CBS, NBC, the NY Yankees, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. The two discuss the growing trend t...

Episode 22 - Justin Renfro 26.08.2021

On this episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes equity crowdfunding platform Wefunder's Director of Partnerships Justin Renfro.

Episode 21 - Josh Chodniewicz 16.08.2021

On this episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Josh Choniewicz, CEO of Fundify as well as the Co-founder and CEO of art.com. The two discuss why the process of investing in early-stage venturesshould be made easier for both founders and individuals. Sign up for KingsCrowd's Startup Ratings & Research free here: https://kingscrowd.com/register/free/ Sign up for Fundify at https://www.f...

Episode 20 - Trung Pham 23.07.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes Trung Pham, the Co-founder and CEO of RYSE. Trung and his team are hoping to disrupt the commercial and in-home smart shade market with their flagship SmartShade product. The two discuss why a Reg A crowdfunding raise was the right move for his company to raise capital and how he was able to navigate the U.S. crowd...

Episode 19 - Vin Narayanan 16.07.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes KingsCrowd's SVP of Strategy Vin Narayanan to discuss a fast-growing sub-sector of the online private markets: Gaming. The two discuss the market, how it works, and even offer up an intriguing investment opportunity in the online gaming space currently available to investors.

Episode 18 - David Callway 25.06.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Chris Lustrino welcomes Callaway Climate Insights' David Callway to the show. The two discuss the current state of renewable energy investments and the potential for the early-stage startups to disrupt the current energy paradigm. Potential early-stage clean energy investments in LPPFUSION (raising on Wefunder), Flower Turbines (currently...

Episode 17 - Bruce Virga & Kim LaFleur 17.06.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, Chris Lustrino welcomes Bruce Virga & Kim LaFleur of Title 3 Funds. The conversation covers Title 3's new crowdfunding platform as well as the importance of performing due diligence when raising startup growth capital.

Episode 16 - Krishan Arora 11.06.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, Chris Lustrino shares a conversation with Krishan Arora. Krishan is the CEO of The Arora Project, a leader in equity crowdfunding capital raise campaigns.

Episode 15 - Jason Frishman 24.05.2021

On this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Netcapital System's President & Founder Jason Frishman. The two discuss the history of their two companies, how the Pre-IPO startup investing market has changed over the years, and what the future holds.

Episode 14 - Olivia Strobl 24.04.2021

On this episode of the podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes KingsCrowd Investment Associate Olivia Stroble. The two discuss KingsCrowd's recently published KingsCrowd Regulation Crowdfunding 2018-2020 Intelligence Report. The KingsCrowd Regulation Crowdfunding 2018-2020 Intelligence Report compiles over 150 Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) market statistics, insights, and analytics presented in an easy...

Episode 13 - Blake Janover 14.04.2021

On this episode Chris Lustrino is joined by Blake Janover, Founder & CEO of tech enabled commercial real estate and business lending startup Janover Ventures. The two discuss the fintech market and how they see the industry evolving.

Episode 12 - Vin Narayanan 02.04.2021

Today's guest is Vin Narayanan the Vice President of Strategy for KingsCrowd and Early Investing. The two discuss why the regulation crowdfunding market is particularly well-suited for biotech and pharmacy startups and why that's great news for investors.

Episode 11 - Chuck Pettid 23.03.2021

On today’s episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Republic’s Chuck Pettid. The two discuss recent events in the equity crowdfunding space and what the future holds.

Episode 10 - Andy Gordon 19.03.2021

KingsCrowd's Sean O'Reilly welcomes back Early Investing's Andy Gordon. The two discuss March 15th's Reg CF raise max increase from $1.07M to $5M and what that means for both startups and investors alike.

Episode 9 04.03.2021

In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Sean O'Reilly & Chris Lustrino go for FY2020 equity crowdfunding market data as a way of previewing the release of KingsCrowd's impending annual report. Key data points include average raise size, top industries for startups looking to raise capital, and more.

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