In a sure sign that crowdfunding is finally starting to connect with the masses, financial news leader CNBC is jumping into the crowdfunding rage with “Crowd Rules”.
The new “reality” show will be debuting on CNBC on Tuesday, May 14th. The show is planning on featuring three small businesses each week. The companies will compete for funding in the amount of $50,000. The deciding factor – is the “crowd” of the studio audience which will be around 100 individuals.
Hosts will be Pat Kiernan and Kendra Scott along with a weekly special guest.
CNBC is available in over 100 Million households across the United States and Canada. More so around the world.
The current schedule and weekly theme is listed below.
Episode #1: Series Premiere: Tuesday, May 14 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Specialty Foods
Expert: Elizabeth Chambers, television host, correspondent for E! News and founder and co-owner of the wildly popular Bird Bakery in San Antonio, TX
- Picklelicious; Location: Teaneck, NJ
- Mr. Green Tea; Location: Keyport, NJ
- Heartbreaking Dawns; Location: Wyckoff, NJ
Episode #2: Tuesday, May 21 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Debt
Expert: Larry Winget, internationally-renowned motivational speaker and consultant
- Sky Fitness 24/7; Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
- Mystery Brewing Company; Location: Hillsborough, NC
- DirtyGirl Disposal; Location: Millbury, MA
Episode #3: Tuesday, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Pursue Your Passion
Expert: Tom Szaky, founder and chief executive of TerraCycle, one of the 500 fastest-growing businesses in the United States
- Waitressville; Location: Dallas, TX
- Summit Coffee; Davidson, NC
- New York Dog Nanny; Manhattan, NY
Episode #4: Tuesday, June 4 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Innovative Products
Expert: Michael Chernow, co-owner and general manager of the hit New York City restaurants collectively TMS – The Meatball Shop
- Pocket Frenz; Location: East Quogue, NY
- Quivvers; Location: Whitefish Bay, WI
- Zach’s Wax; Ventura, CA
Episode #5: Tuesday, June 11 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Philanthropy
Expert: Vincent Porpiglia, founder and COO of Dream Water
- Hand in Hand; Location: Philadelphia, PA
- MIIR; Location: Seattle, WA
- Hendrick Boards; Location: Anaheim, CA
Episode #6: Tuesday, June 18 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Multi-generational family businesses
Expert: Melinda Emerson, “The Small Biz Lady,” founder and chief executive of Quintessence Multimedia
- Woodstock Cabinets; Location: Tulsa, OK
- Dewey Weber Surfboards; Location: San Clemente, CA
- Klinger Educational; Location: College Point, NY
Episode #7: Tuesday, June 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Become Your Own Boss
Expert: Steve Kaplan, serial entrepreneur and self-made multimillionaire who has helped to make more than 100 additional people millionaires in their own right
- Call Charley; Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
- Just Audio; Location: Baltimore, MD
- The Berkley Chop Shop; Location: Berkley, MI
Episode #8: Tuesday, July 2 at 9PM ET/PT
Theme: Products with a Twist
Expert: Erica Duignan Minnihan, Executive Director of STAR Angel Network and a Partner in STAR Industries
- Ninja Standing Desk; Location: San Francisco, CA
- Acustom Apparel; Location: Manhattan, NY
- Aphrodisiac Ice Cream; Location: Miami, FL