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EP #538 How One Invention Raised $450K on Kickstarter | VertiGo

Most creators build horizontally. Stan went vertical. What if turning your product design on its side could change everything? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, host Salvador Briggman sits down with Stan, founder of Lensdigital and creator of Vertigo: The Vertical Laser Engraver, which has raised over $450,064 from thousands of backers on Kickstarter. Stan didn’t rely on a big marketing agency or viral campaign. He built Vertigo through precision, persistence, and a deep understanding of what makers truly want. In this episode, Stan breaks down: The pre-launch strategy that drove Vertigo’s explosive first 48 hours How to use your existing customer base to generate early traction The importance of community feedback and fulfillment planning From his earlier products to his latest Kickstarter breakthrough, Stan shares the exact process he used to create […]


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What Zohran Mamdani's big win means for Main Street small business owners

Zohran's Mamdani's election as New York City Mayor left Wall Street billionaires reeling, but what does it mean for small business owners?

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After years of outsized stock market returns, it’s time to reassess your portfolio ‘risk exposure,’ top-ranked advisor says

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Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 is sparking debate over how the annual increase gets calculated

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DMG Blockchain Plans Oregon Site for AI and Mining

Blockchain | Nov 5, 2025 Canadian Blockchain Firm Enters Agreement For First U.S. Data Center  On November 4, 2025 Canadian DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX V: DMGI; OTCQB: DMGGF; Frankfurt: 6AX) announced a letter agreement and deposit to acquire a 27,600 square foot building in Boardman, Oregon. The property sits on eight acres with an


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Auto repair chain Monro soars after Carl Icahn takes 15% stake to become largest shareholder

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Op-ed: The fuel for the AI boom driving the markets is advertising. It is also an existential risk.

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Why Marketing Leaders Must Put Impact First: Insights From Nathalie Kyriakou

Nov 5, 2025 Being a leader is seldom about being the loudest voice in a room. More often, it’s about the impact you create. True leadership isn’t measured by notoriety, but the difference your work makes in people’s lives and communities. These lessons are frequently ignored in an industry often incentivized by measures and accolades.


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Tangerine Turns to UK Fintech Engine and Lessons for Canada

Digital Banking | Nov 5, 2025 Tangerine's Digital Banking Upgrade Shows Both Progress and Growing Opportunities in Canada’s Fintech Ecosystem On November 4, 2025, Tangerine Bank announced a 10-year partnership with UK Fintech, Engine by Starling to deliver a next generation digital banking platform for more than two million Canadians. The agreement marks Engine’s first


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Canadian OneVest Advances WealthTech Innovation

WealthTech | Nov 5, 2025 Canadian Fintech OneVest Expands in North America With AI Modular Platform After $20 million Series B On November 5, 2025, Canadian fintech company OneVest announced the launch of its modular no-code Wealth Operating System that unifies onboarding, compliance, and client servicing for financial institutions. It's a milestone that builds on


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Prediction market traders slash odds Trump tariffs survive Supreme Court ruling

On Kalshi, contracts tied to whether the court would rule in favor of Trump's tariffs slipped to around 30% from nearly 50% before Wednesday's hearing.

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Traders on prediction markets see a 30% chance Supreme Court backs Trump's tariffs

On Kalshi, contracts tied to whether the court would rule in favor of Trump's tariffs slipped to around 30% from nearly 50% before Wednesday's hearing.

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Rising household debt balances point to worsening 'K-shaped' economic divide

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Donations to hunger relief organizations surge amid SNAP crisis: Here's how to give wisely

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OSFI Approval Clears Questrade to Open Questbank in Canada

Banking Regulation | Nov 4, 2025 Questrade Wins Federal Approval to Launch Questbank, Opening New Competition in Canada’s Banking Market On November 3, 2025, Questrade officially entered the banking sector. The company received federal approval from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to open Questbank, one of the few new Schedule I banks


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