Get the insider scoop on the future of electrification!

We chat with Shamara Ray, Group Event Director for The Battery Show South, about the massive growth in the "Battery Belt" and why Charlotte, NC (April 22-23) is the place to be.

Shamara shares:

• Why the show had to move from Atlanta (spoiler: FIFA!)

• The unexpected power of co-locating with MD&M South

• And the key trends in AI, sustainable manufacturing, and energy storage that innovators need to watch right now!

This is your essential pre-show guide to finding the next big thing, meeting industry giants and pioneering startups, and getting ahead of the curve! Tune in now!

Forget everything you think you know about crowdfunding. Devin Thorpe, founder of Superpowers for Good and former Forbes contributor, is one of the biggest champions of purpose-driven finance and he sees a future where all deals are done this way.

In this candid conversation, TAGLine sits down with Devin to break down:

• The biggest misunderstanding holding people back from smart investment in the crowdfunding space.

• His personal two-screen process for evaluating impact deals (it's not just about the mission).

• The one essential trait he sees in successful founders after interviewing over 1,000 of them (hint: it's not optimism).

• The exciting future of the Purpose Built 100 ranking and why celebrating profitable, high-impact solutions is crucial to growing the market.

Whether you're a founder considering a Reg CF raise, an investor looking for meaningful returns, or just curious about democratizing capital, this episode is a must-listen.

Press play now to hear Devin's unfiltered take on how you can align your values and your wallet.

Tired of the "buy-and-hold and hope" investing strategy? In this episode of TAGLine, we sit down with Dr. Adam Link, founder of Fireweed Capital, for a candid talk about how he’s flipping passive investing on its head.

Dr. Link shares his unique journey from decades in cybersecurity and data science to becoming an SEC-registered financial advisor. Discover the active risk management philosophy that helps his clients avoid catastrophic market drawdowns. Think of it as taking the exit ramp before the freeway accident.

He breaks down Fireweed Capital's "retail hedge fund" model, what it takes to be a financial pro (hint: it involves passion and a dispassionate view of your money), and his unexpectedly bullish view on how AI and crowdfunding are about to change the game for small businesses and everyday investors. This is a must-listen for anyone who worries when their portfolio drops.

Join Justin Starbird as he sits down with finance veteran and founder of Planet Positive Investing, Mark Perlmutter, for an in-depth look at how the crowdfunding landscape is evolving to deliver real impact and smarter deals.

Mark, whose career spans from licensed stockbroker to pioneering online IPOs in the '90s, cuts through the noise of the startup world to share invaluable insights for any business leader focused on growth and social responsibility.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Power of the Community Round: Learn how seasoned VCs are strategically carving out space for retail investors, leading to better-negotiated deal terms and more favorable exits for founders and the crowd alike.

• The Valuation Reality Check: Mark discusses the critical questions founders and investors must ask about exit multiples and market cap. A must-listen for anyone setting or evaluating an early-stage company's valuation.

• Beyond Veganism: The Business of Purpose: Hear the story behind Mark's company, formerly the Vegan Investing Club, and its deliberate, strategic rebrand to Planet Positive Investing (now encompassing health tech, climate solutions, and energy), and the crucial marketing advice Justin shares to cement the new vision.

• The Crowdfunding 'Stair Step' Future: Mark’s authoritative forecast on the next five years of equity crowdfunding, predicting the rise of specialized portals and platforms that offer a full lifecycle of services, from early Reg CF raises to public exit.

This is a candid conversation about leveraging community for market proof, accelerating purposeful ventures, and the long-term playbook for building a successful, impactful business.

Tune in to hear the actionable advice that only decades in the game can provide.

Kicking off season two of The TAGLine Podcast, we sit down with finance veteran and editor of The Shack; Media Hub and The Heritage Project, CJ Connell, for a candid and authoritative look at modern capital formation.

Connell, who famously walked away from Morgan Stanley in 2007 and hasn't looked back, argues that the core of American entrepreneurship has been strangled by Depression-era regulations that created a stark divide between the "accredited investor" and everyone else.

This is a must-listen for any business leader or founder exploring alternative growth financing. Connell breaks down:

• The Regulatory Shift: How the $1 million limit for Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) made it a non-starter, and why the increase to $5 million in 2021 is finally delivering on the promise of the JOBS Act.

• Beyond Equity: Why issuing bonds through crowdfunding is often a superior and more flexible solution than selling equity, particularly for community-focused businesses.

• Vulture Capital vs. The Masses: Connell’s passionate argument for how decentralized capital is a genuine "return to free market capitalism" and a defense against private investors who attach strings that "transfer the value of what you're creating from you and your family."

• The Next Frontier: An early look at how non-security, utility tokens are starting to build community and finance arts projects, a trend that's picking up where initial crowdfunding enthusiasm has stalled.

Join us as CJ delivers a powerful, unfiltered take on democratizing investment, scaling small businesses, and what it truly means to build wealth outside the traditional finance machine.

In this candid and insightful episode, we sit down with Josh Resnikof, CEO and Founder of TMA Precision Health (soon to be Sunstone Health), a company leveraging employer claims data to dramatically reduce costs and power effective care for high-cost, complex patients.

Josh's journey from biomedical engineer to founder is an entrepreneurial masterclass, fueled by a deeply personal mission in the rare disease space. He breaks down the challenges of scaling a health-tech company and reveals his unconventional, high-traction strategy: choosing a community-driven crowdfunding campaign over traditional institutional VC.

For Business Leaders and Investors: Learn how Josh successfully tapped into his network and community, raising nearly $1.5 million while maintaining the same investment terms as professional VCs. Get his no-nonsense advice on:

Market Alignment: Being humble enough to pivot your product based on honest customer feedback.

Team Building: The non-negotiable skill of knowing your limits and asking for help.

Strategic Growth: Why telling a compelling, authentic story—not just citing a market opportunity—is the most crucial factor for a successful funding campaign.

Tune in to hear how TMA Precision Health is building the next generation of healthcare infrastructure and discover the power of mission-driven capital that puts your community in a seat at the table.

What happens when a company dares to rethink how innovation gets funded!?

In this episode of the TAGLine Podcast, Justin Starbird sits down with CEO of Rise Robotics, Hiten Sonpal, to talk about a crowdfunding campaign that didn’t just take off, it shattered records.

From redefining outdated industrial technology to earning the support of thousands of everyday investors, Rise has proven that momentum isn’t an accident, it’s strategy, execution, and relentless transparency.

Hiten shares the real story behind raising over $4M from the crowd, building trust with a passionate community, and fueling commercialization while scaling a team that moves at warp speed.

Business leaders will love this conversation for one reason: it’s not just theory.

Hiten breaks down the actionable playbook behind attracting investment, leveraging social proof, and turning product milestones into business growth. He also gets candid about the challenges; the exhaustion, the shifting priorities, and the delicate balancing act between selling the vision and delivering the product.

If you’re scaling a company, considering alternative funding, or simply want an inside look at a startup transforming industries, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Real strategy. Real partnership. Real results.

Hit play and discover how the right momentum can change everything.

In this episode of The TAGLine Podcast, host Justin Starbird sits down with Kerim Kfuri, CEO and President of The Atlas Network and author of Supply Chain – Ups and Downs.

Justin and Kerim cut through the noise, revealing how meticulous attention to detail, proactive risk mitigation, and a nimble approach can transform operational challenges into significant competitive advantages.

Kerim, with decades of experience spanning technology, retail, entertainment, and more, offers actionable advice for leaders at every stage, from startups to multinational corporations.

Learn how to:

Build Resilient Supply Chains:

Understand the three pillars of success, strategic supplier selection, on-the-ground oversight, and independent attestation, to safeguard your operations against disruption.

Turn Disruption into Opportunity:

Gain insights into how to adapt and innovate during times of instability, leveraging chaos to uncover new pathways and efficiencies.

Drive Profitability Through Process:

Shift your perspective from viewing supply chain as a cost center to a powerful engine for growth and profitability.

Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on operational discipline, strategic planning, and the future of global commerce.