Episodios

  • Peptinovo Biopharma: Rethinking Chemotherapy from the Inside Out
    Jul 16 2025

    In this episode, we delve into the science and story behind Peptinovo Biopharma, a biotech startup developing a lipid-mimicking nanotechnology platform that could revolutionize the delivery of chemotherapy. Instead of inventing new drugs, Peptinovo is redesigning how trusted ones, such as paclitaxel, reach their targets, aiming for fewer side effects and better outcomes.


    Now raising via Reg CF, Peptinovo invites retail investors to support the next chapter of clinical development. We break down the science, market opportunity, and risks in plain English.


    🧾 Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only. Invst Guru is not affiliated with Peptinovo Biopharma, the offering platform, or any broker-dealer. This is not investment advice or a solicitation to invest. All investment activity under Regulation Crowdfunding must occur via a registered funding portal. To learn more, visit the company’s offering page at https://hi.switchy.io/PeptinovoJULY25.

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    18 m
  • Qube Money: Designing a Banking System That Respects Your Budget
    Jul 13 2025
    📄 Episode Description:

    In this episode of The Invst Guru Spotlight, we explore the behavioral science behind Qube Money — a fintech platform built to enforce intentional spending at the moment of purchase. Unlike traditional budgeting apps that analyze past behavior, Qube takes a real-time approach using patented transaction-level authorization.


    Join us as we explore how Qube's envelope-style budgeting model operates, why retention metrics indicate significant user engagement, and how the company is positioning itself in a competitive fintech market. We also discuss their active Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, the risks associated with early-stage investments, and what sets Qube apart from other neobanks.


    🚨 Regulation Crowdfunding Disclaimer:

    This episode mentions a company currently raising capital under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). No investment terms are provided in this podcast. All investments must be made through the official intermediary platform. Please visit Qube’s campaign page on StartEngine to review offering documents, risks, and disclosures before making any investment decisions.

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    39 m
  • Beyond the Credit Score: Doc2Doc’s Mission to Fix Doctor Financing
    Jun 29 2025

    Doctors are often perceived as high earners, but few realize the financial challenges they face early in their careers, including crushing student debt, limited credit histories, and inflexible loan terms. In this episode, we sit down with Doc2Doc Lending co-founder Dr. Zwade Marshall to unpack how he and his team built a lending platform designed specifically for physicians.


    We explore:

    • The systemic bias in traditional underwriting models
    • Why financial stress is contributing to physician burnout
    • How Doc2Doc uses physician-specific data to make smarter lending decisions
    • Their 30% YoY growth trajectory — and what it means for investors
    • Why they chose Reg CF and what this crowdfunding raise could unlock

    Whether you're in healthcare, fintech, or just fascinated by founder stories that solve real problems, this one goes deep.


    🎧 Tune in and learn how Doc2Doc is bridging the gap between white coats and Wall Street.


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    37 m
  • Charging Ahead: Power Hero’s Plan to Bring EV Access Home
    Jun 25 2025
    📝 Episode Description:

    In this episode, we dive into Power Hero Corp’s ambitious plan to decentralize EV charging—making it accessible, portable, and landlord-free. With a patented ecosystem of devices like PowerPac, Cameo, and Aircue, the company is taking on one of the most significant barriers to urban EV adoption: infrastructure. We explore their technology, roadmap, and why their model could resonate with the 117 million Americans who can’t install home chargers.


    Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. If Power Hero is conducting a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign, all investment activity must take place through a registered funding portal. For full offering details and disclosures, visit the company’s official Reg CF campaign page.


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    43 m
  • Rebuilding Rehab: How Valley Wellness Is Turning Trauma Into Treatment
    Jun 22 2025
    📄 Episode Description

    In this episode, we explore the timely and urgent story of Valley Wellness — a fully licensed behavioral health center preparing to open its doors in Corona, California, just months after wildfires wiped out over 40 treatment facilities in Malibu.


    We unpack how Valley Wellness combines clinical care, luxury real estate, and a mission-driven approach to recovery when demand is surging and supply is collapsing.

    We discuss the behavioral health crisis, the economics of cash-pay treatment, and how real estate ownership shapes long-term value. Listeners will also learn about Valley Wellness’s plans to expand, the background of its leadership team, and why timing, licensing, and location matter more than ever in this $42B industry.


    Important Disclaimer: Valley Wellness is currently raising capital through a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. All investment activity must be conducted through a registered funding portal. Please refer to the official offering page on PicMii for full terms and risk disclosures.

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    42 m
  • Lights, Camera, Bourbon: The Filmland Spirits Origin Story
    Jun 18 2025

    📝 Episode Description:

    In this episode of The Invst Guru Podcast, we step onto the set of Filmland Spirits, a whiskey startup turning bottles into collectible cinema experiences. Founder Troy Bolotnick shares how his team uses B-movie storytelling with award-winning bourbon to build a cult-ready consumer brand. From Art Deco labels and QR-activated story arcs to their growing retail footprint and Reg CF raise on StartEngine, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how narrative-driven spirits are rewriting the rules of CPG.

    Whether you’re a spirits fan, investor, or startup founder, this episode contains lessons on building brand universes, fan engagement, and category-defying growth.

    👉 Listen now to learn how Filmland is pouring storytelling into the bottle.

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    15 m
  • Wind Power Goes Mobile: The Container-Sized Energy Revolution with Aerovec
    Jun 15 2025

    In this episode, we explore the emerging world of portable wind energy technology and one innovative company's rethinking of renewable power for the mobile age.


    What You'll Learn:

    • The critical gap in today's renewable energy landscape that portable wind aims to fill
    • How container-sized wind turbines could revolutionize disaster response, construction sites, and off-grid applications
    • The engineering challenges of making wind power deployable and plug-and-play
    • Market dynamics driving demand for alternatives to diesel generators
    • The intersection of energy decentralization, sustainability mandates, and technology innovation


    Key Topics Covered:

    • The limitations of traditional solar and large-scale wind installations
    • Technical innovation in blade design and airflow optimization for constrained environments
    • Multi-billion dollar market opportunities in temporary power, distributed energy, and remote applications
    • Strategic partnerships with universities, government agencies, and industry players
    • The regulatory landscape for portable renewable energy systems
    • Competitive dynamics between emerging clean energy technologies


    Featured Company: Aerovec - A New York-based startup developing portable wind power systems currently featured in a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine.

    Whether you're interested in clean technology innovation, energy market trends, or breakthrough engineering solutions, this episode provides valuable insights into the future of portable renewable power.


    Educational Focus: This episode examines technology development and market trends for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.


    Episode Length: Approximately 45-60 minutes

    Category: Technology, Clean Energy, Innovation

    Target Audience: Tech entrepreneurs, clean energy enthusiasts, investors, engineering professionals

    For complete information about Aerovec's technology and current funding campaign, visit their official page on StartEngine.

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    51 m
  • Future Fluent: Inside Sembly AI’s Mission to Fix the Meeting Mess
    Jun 11 2025
    📝 Episode Description:

    Meetings aren't broken—they’re just stuck in the past. In this episode of Future Fluent, we sit down with the team behind Sembly AI, a fast-growing SaaS platform transforming how businesses capture, understand, and act on their conversations. From intelligent summaries to CRM integrations and contextual memory, Sembly creates a new layer of operational intelligence for modern teams.

    We explore:

    • The story behind Semblian 2.0, Sembly’s proprietary AI engine
    • How the platform processes over 1 million meetings (and what it’s learning)
    • Why they believe meetings are a $15B opportunity
    • What lies ahead in their AI-powered product roadmap


    🔗 Learn more about their Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign and access the official offering documents on https://www.startengine.com/offering/semblyai


    🎧 Disclaimers:

    This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Invst Guru is not affiliated with Sembly AI, StartEngine, or any broker-dealer. Any discussion of a live Regulation Crowdfunding campaign is strictly informational. All investments must be made through a registered intermediary platform; no investment terms are presented here. Investing in early-stage startups involves risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. Always review the official offering materials and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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    34 m