Active Risk Management with Dr. Adam Link of Fireweed Capital

You Got the Job, Now What? The Missing Blueprint for Career Success

Stop waiting for your company to hand you a promotion!  Dr. Deepak Bhootra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepakbhootra/], Founder of RISEUP @Work [https://riseupatwork.com/], joins the TAGLine [https://open.spotify.com/show/0rgx4OBa1Qbaly59dmTkWO] podcast to expose the myth of corporate loyalty and the truth about career growth in the age of AI.  From a "do-good idea" to securing funding, Deepak gets vulnerable about his humbling journey as a first-time CEO, the crucial lessons learned from his biggest failures, and why every ambitious professional needs to take control of their own career destiny now. RISEUP@Work bridges the gap between landing a job and achieving long-term operational success. By providing practical career management tools, the platform empowers professionals to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace with greater autonomy. To learn more about the mission and investment opportunities, visit https://wefunder.com/riseupatwork [https://wefunder.com/riseupatwork].

The $8M Zero-Carb Bet: How Omar Atia Built ZeroCarb LYFE

Tired of making food sacrifices? You’re not alone!  In this must-listen episode of The TAGline Podcast, [https://open.spotify.com/show/0rgx4OBa1Qbaly59dmTkWO] Justin Starbird sits down with Omar Atia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omaratia/], the CEO and Founder of ZeroCarb LYFE [https://zerocarblyfe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorbHPyDzqEniwo79WWR1kEgULsI75C9MkC9_kndsyB29Q81lva0], to explore his mission to transform health through food.  Omar, a chemical engineer with a background at Kraft and ConAgra, spills the details on how he cracked the code for a patented, chicken-based, zero-carb pizza crust and chips that are packed with protein.  Find out why loyal customers are driving a 42% repeat purchase rate, the surprising upside of the GLP-1 market, and why he chose to give his community a chance to invest in the company's next chapter through a Wefunder crowdfunding round [https://wefunder.com/zerocarb.lyfe]. If you're building a CPG brand, raising capital, or just love great food, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into disciplined growth and mission-driven innovation.

Stop Pushing, Start Pulling: The Founder Execution Secrets Behind Wefunder's Explosive Raises

The IPO Tragedy is Over: Wefunder President Jonny Price on Unlocking Wealth & Why Your Community is Your Best Capital You don't have to be a millionaire to invest in the next SpaceX or OpenAI. Wefunder [https://wefunder.com/explore] President Jonny Price [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyprice/] joins Justin Starbird for a deep, candid look at how investment crowdfunding is finally giving the 90% a chance to share in pre-IPO wealth creation. Jonny breaks down: * The Myth-Buster: Why top-tier VCs like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz no longer fear community rounds, thanks to the SPV solution that simplifies the cap table. * The $5 Million Rule: The three essential Reg CF changes from 2021 that made crowdfunding viable for high-growth companies (including raising the annual cap to $5 million). * Founder Success Framework: Jonny's 3-part framework that separates campaigns that raise millions from those that struggle—focusing on product, audience, and relentless execution. * Platform Power: New Wefunder tools like "Warm Up" and social investing features that accelerate fundraising velocity. You can even follow TAG CEO, Justin Starbird's page on Wefunder [https://wefunder.com/justinstarbird]. This is a crucial conversation for any founder ready to leverage their community into their most resilient and passionate sales force.

Two Massive Expos, One Powerful Event: The Battery Show + MD&M South Connection

Get the insider scoop on the future of electrification!  We chat with Shamara Ray, Group Event Director for The Battery Show [https://www.linkedin.com/company/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!

Resilience, Returns, and the Future of Crowdfunding with Devin Thorpe

Forget everything you think you know about crowdfunding. Devin Thorpe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinthorpe/], founder of Superpowers for Good [http://superpowers4good.com/] 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0rgx4OBa1Qbaly59dmTkWO] 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 [https://purposebuilt100.com/] 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.