302. Crowdfunding Your Dreams with AngeLink founder Gerry Poirier

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Title: Crowdfunding Your Dreams with AngeLink founder Gerry (pronounced Gary) Poirier

Episode: 302

Guest: Gerry Poirier, Founder of AngeLink

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Starting a business or pursuing a big idea can be daunting. One of the biggest hurdles: getting the funding you need to bring your dream to life.

Traditional funding routes like loans or even venture capital aren’t always an option. That’s where crowdfunding comes in. One often unrealized benefit of crowdfunding: connecting directly with your potential customer, and getting her involved to help you bring your dream to life.

So, if you’re thinking about taking the leap, or just interested in floating a project to see how potential investors or customers might respond, this week’s episode is packed with great insights, and an inspiring entrepreneur who has put her passion for finance and for women to use building her company.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Gerry Poirier is the powerhouse behind Angelink, a women-centric, social impact and crowdfunding platform. Her path began in Washington, DC, and later the male-dominated landscape of Wall Street, before broadening her horizons globally to Hong Kong. Inspired by her father’s struggle with cancer and motivated by the economic challenges faced by women, Gerry left a lucrative financial career to create a platform that connects hearts and extends lifelines. Angelink works to magnify small acts of kindness to generate substantial positive change, including by helping women start, build, and fund businesses. Gerry is also a member of Goldman Sachs 10k Women, the Forbes Technology Council, and is the winner of the Mindshare Award.

KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

HOW PERSONAL KINDNESS INSPIRED GERRY’S JOURNEY: Gerry early childhood memories underscore how small, personal gestures can foster immense gratitude and societal change.

THE TRANSITION FROM WALL STREET TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: You’ll hear how Gerry shifted from a high-powered financial career to establishing a purpose-driven company motivated by personal loss and a desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH CROWDFUNDING: Gerry discusses the significant economic challenges women face, and how Angelink provides a unique platform to support women.

CROWDFUNDING AS A SOLUTION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: With women receiving a meager 2-3% of venture capital, Gerry advocates for crowdfunding as a critical resource, providing funding, building a customer base, and raising brand awareness.

SETTING UP A SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Learn the steps to create an engaging crowdfunding campaign on AngeLink, including how to use AI to craft a compelling pitch.

NEW INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS: Gerry talks about exciting upcoming projects, including partnerships with the SBA, US Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Centers, and the “Angels of Hope” pitch competition.

There is so much incredible insight and practical advice in this episode. Please don’t forget to let me know your thoughts and favorite takeaways.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 302:

• AngeLink, Inc.

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