And it’s that community that these companies rely on, according to Laine, who admitted that he was startled by the crowdfunding focus on money. “Yes, it’s a factor,” he said. “But the thing that’s most important was contacts, relationships, and the global community.” Some of LiftPort’s initial supporters later became members of the board of advisers.
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Equity Crowdfunding Edges Closer to Implementation
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