{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 218 - Brian Korn: How Regulation Crowdfunding Really Works","description":"Most founders think Regulation Crowdfunding is a quick way to raise capital \u2014 but it\u2019s far more strategic. In this episode of Test. Optimize. Scale, Jason Fishman sits down with Brian Korn, Head of FinTech &amp;amp; Blockchain at Manatt, Phelps &amp;amp; Phillips, and board member of the Crowdfunding Professional Association, to unpack how Reg CF and Reg A+ really work. \ud83c\udf99 You\u2019ll learn: The history and purpose of the JOBS Act How Reg CF evolved from early skepticism to mainstream adoption What separates successful issuers from the rest Legal pitfalls founders often overlook How to build investor trust through structure, messaging, and credibility If you\u2019re raising capital, this episode shows you how to do it right \u2014 strategically, compliantly, and effectively. \ud83e\udded Chapter Guide 00:00 \u2013 Intro 02:00 \u2013 Brian\u2019s journey from Wall Street to crowdfunding law 08:00 \u2013 The JOBS Act and the birth of Reg CF 15:00 \u2013 Why crowdfunding got off to a slow start 22:00 \u2013 The turning point: credibility, structure, and compliance 35:00 \u2013 What founders can test before launching 44:00 \u2013 Optimizing campaigns like marketing funnels 56:00 \u2013 Scaling through Reg A+ and investor education 1:02:00 \u2013 Brian\u2019s closing advice for entrepreneurs Website and Socials: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brian-korn-bb17864\/ Website: https:\/\/www.manatt.com\/ ","author_name":"Test. Optimize. Scale.","author_url":"https:\/\/www.digitalnicheagency.com\/media","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38957575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38957575"}