More Than The Hype
More Than The Hype
Podcast Description
Welcome to More Than the Hype, the ultimate podcast for business owners, millennial women, CPG enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs! Hosted by Kristin Taylor, Founder and CEO, of Mom Juice; she's here to have candid conversations about building a successful business while keeping you updated on the latest consumer packaged goods news and a splash of pop culture.
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The podcast delves into themes of entrepreneurship, personal stories, and female empowerment, with episodes exploring topics like raising venture capital as a Black woman, networking strategies, and business pivots, exemplified by episodes featuring Kelly Ifill discussing securing partnerships with major airlines and Macie Mincey sharing the journey of building a winery while addressing motherhood challenges.
Welcome to More Than the Hype, the ultimate podcast for business owners, millennial women, CPG enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs! Hosted by Kristin Taylor, Founder and CEO, of Mom Juice; she’s here to have candid conversations about building a successful business while keeping you updated on the latest consumer packaged goods news and a splash of pop culture.
The $100 Investment Revolution: Why Angel Investing Isn’t Just for the 1% Anymore
Start up investing isn’t just for the millionaires in Silicon Valley anymore. As someone who’s raised $1.3M in investment from Angel Investors and Funds – I wanted to peel the layers back on democratizing Startup investingand how it’s changing the game for founders
In this episode of More Than the Hype, I sit down with Jonny Price, President of WeFunder, the leading investment crowdfunding platform AND the crowdfunding my company, Mom Juice has used not once but twice. With a background in nonprofit leadership, strategy, and a lifelong passion for expanding access to capital, Jonny has helped thousands of founders raise millions through community-powered roundsfor just $100.
What You’ll Learn:
Why $100 investments can be life-changing—for both founders and backers
The difference between accredited and non-accredited investors (and why it matters)
How WeFunder is leveling the playing field for women, BIPOC, and underserved founder
What a “liquidity event” is and how investors might get paid back
Why raising money on platforms like WeFunder should be a no brainer.
How founders can turn customers into brand ambassadors and loyal investors
Jonny’s thoughts on the next big trends in startup capital and community ownership
Resources & Mentions:
WeFunder – where anyone can invest in startups they love
Kiva.org – nonprofit microlending platform where Jonny previously worked
Superhuman – email tool both Jonny and I Jonny swears by for productivity
Capital Dept – fundraising support agency run by Maria Springer (capitaldept.com)
The Logan Bartlett Show – podcast recommended by Jonny (featuring Matt Mochary)
Companies mentioned: Substack, Poppy, LifeLabs, Pirouette, Oakland Roots, Chattanooga FC
Books Worth the Hype (and Not):
Zone of Genius concept (from Matt Mochary podcast—Jonny’s best business advice)
White Lotus (Jonny’s hot take: “Beautiful, but too slow”)
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Connect with Jonny Price
Website: wefunder.com 
Instagram: @WeFunder 
LinkedIn: Jonny Price 
Fun Fact: Jonny’s kids (8, 6, and 4) speak with a slightly British twang and do spot-on Harry Potter impressions.
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