In this interview I speak with a leader in the plant-based movement about founding both VeganInvestingclub.org and NextWaveImpact.com Alicia founded an Angel Group to find, support, and invest in early-stage scalable companies, which contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate world.  Feel free to watch the video interview or read the text interview below. Mark (VegReady CEO): Why don’t you start by giving us a little update on what you’ve been up to and what you’re working on?

So, you think you have the next big idea that will revolutionize the vegan market and even attract crossover customers? Awesome! But, without a minimum of funding, even the best ideas struggle to get off the ground. So, how do you find investors and successfully become the next household brand name? Let’s talk about some key tips to get you on the right track.   1) Build your network   If you’re new to the

Why it’s important to invest in vegan companies   Vegans tend to be conscious of the many injustices happening throughout the world, and it’s easy to become discouraged when we realize just how much change is needed to create a truly compassionate planet for all beings. By not consuming animals, we are, of course, making a real difference, but by investing in vegan companies, we can extend our impact even further.   As an individual,

The concept of equity crowdfunding, or even Kickstarter-type rewards-based funding, may sound like an ideal solution to your financing needs. Create an appealing marketing video, conjure up some statistics, and watch the money come flowing in. But alas, nothing worthwhile is that simple. So, before deciding whether equity crowdfunding is right for your startup, take a look at these pros and cons.   Pros:   1) Attract people who believe in your mission   The

By now most of us have heard of Kickstarter type crowdfunding where companies collect money from many people online in exchange for a future product or for rewards. By contrast Equity Crowdfunding collects money from many people online, but in this case the people get shares of ownership in the company.   Equity crowdfunding is still relatively new   In 2016, the Crowdfunding law went into effect allowing every American to invest small amounts in

While this club’s main focus is small public offerings and equity Crowdfunding, there’s of course more than one way small investors can own a piece of the Vegan economy, and we’ll be sharing some of these with you today!   We’ll outline some of the ways to own shares in your favorite Vegan businesses, and touch on pros and cons of each. 1. Start your own company.   While this is not traditional ‘investing’, it