Search Results for: Richard Swart

November 5, 2015 @ 5:26 am By JD Alois  |  

In the wake of final rules of Title III of the JOBS Act, Dr. Richard Swart and Sam Guzik on the rules that allow retail equity crowdfunding. The presentations is organized by NextGen Crowdfunding and is part of a broader online series initiative entitled: “Crowdfunding… Read More

October 30, 2015 @ 10:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, NextGen Crowdfunding announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Swart as its new Chief Strategy Officer. Aubrey Chernick, founder of NextGen Crowdfunding, stated: “With equity crowdfunding becoming available to everyday, un-accredited investors through Reg A+, and probably Title III in 2016, the timing of… Read More

September 15, 2015 @ 8:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

The regulatory environment is evolving around the world as it adapts to the burgeoning field of internet finance. Eventually, all financial transactions will occur online, yet most national regulators are structured to manage a bricks and mortar world.  AltFi, based in the UK, and Dr…. Read More

July 9, 2015 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The Roosevelt Institute is publishing a series of policy papers tackling the trends and challenges that will sculpt our economy over the coming decades. Roosevelt notes that too frequently reactionary politicians take short term policy approaches to issues that require a more thoughtful, long term… Read More

March 31, 2015 @ 4:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Since its inception in 2013, Reality Crowd TV’s (RCTV) goal has been to teach and help people learn about the many nuances involved with crowdfunding. In 2014, The Company engaged in a nationwide multi-state tour in an effort to promote the nascent crowdfunding industry and has posted… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

San Diego-based Capital Services Group, Inc. announced on Thursday (November 20th) that crowdfunding expert Richard Swart, who has served on the Company’s advisory committee since April, has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. Founder and CEO, Thomas Carter, stated, “As an advisor, Richard has been… Read More

October 20, 2014 @ 8:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

“Peer-to-Business” crowdfunding platform InvestNextDoor has stated that Dr. Richard Swart, Director, Program for Innovation in Entrepreneurial & Social Finance at UC Berkeley’s Fung Institute has joined their Advisory Board as a “Crowdfunding and Research Advisor”.  Dr. Swart is a PhD in Information Systems, an international award-winning academic and a recognized… Read More

April 9, 2014 @ 9:40 am By JD Alois  |  

San Diego based Capital Services Group has appointed Dr. Richard Swart, a recognized thought leader in the crowdfunding industry, to its board of advisors.  Capital Services Group just recently announced their equity crowdfunding plug-in for 506(c) private placements. Founder and CEO, Thomas Carter, said that… Read More

February 6, 2014 @ 8:52 am By JD Alois  |  

The well attended Crowdfund Global Expo, which took place last week in San Diego, had more than a few big names in the crowdfunding world in attendance.  One of the leading industry advocates is Dr. Richard Swart who gave an impressive presentation on alternative finance… Read More

October 20, 2013 @ 1:10 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

Crack The Crowd has released part one of what is to be a three-part interview with Dr. Richard Swart, who is a partner at Crowdfund Capital Advisors and the head of the crowdfunding research program at UC Berkeley. He was instrumental in the recently released… Read More

June 18, 2013 @ 10:00 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Dr. Richard Swart has been appointed as Director of Research overseeing the policies, best practices and innovation in entrepreneurial finance at the University of California, Berkeley. The Program for Innovation in Entrepreneurial and Social Finance, directed under the College of Engineering’s Fung Institute, seeks to examine… Read More

August 15, 2017 @ 6:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Dr. Richard Swart, NextGen’s Chief Strategy Officer, addresses one of the most important questions early-stage companies must answer before tackling an investment crowdfunding raise. Too often, first-time entrepreneurs’ decisions are clouded by unrealistic financial goals and strategies. During this transparent 17-minute Webinar, Dr. Swart highlights… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 5:48 pm By Scott Purcell  |  

  At a lightly attended alternative finance conference last month, Dr. Richard Swart spoke about the anaemic growth of the US crowdfunding industry. He made the point that we (industry participants including portals, broker-dealers, escrow banks & trusts, transfer agents, investor accreditation services, accountants, lawyers,… Read More

June 9, 2017 @ 8:16 am By JD Alois  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding has announced a live crowdfunding pitch event where entrepreneurs will take to the stage to present their investment crowdfunding campaigns. The event is free to watch or attend in person if you happen to be in Los Angeles. Live streamed on the NextGen… Read More

May 19, 2017 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding is out with some data on the status of Title III Regulation Crowdfunding or Reg CF. NextGen has a tracking application that follows all past and active Reg CF offers. According to their numbers, over $37 million has been raised since the securities… Read More

May 16, 2017 @ 7:52 am By JD Alois  |  

NextGen and a group of crowdfunding experts look at Title III Crowdfunding one year after it went into effect. The webinar will be co-hosted by NextGen Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Richard Swart and investment crowdfunding expert Adam Chapnick. The program will also feature guest host… Read More

May 16, 2017 @ 7:49 am By JD Alois  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding, a platform that helps people explore new types of crowdfunding, has announced a webinar special celebrating the one year anniversary since Title III regulations took effect in May 2016. The webinar will take place today (May 16, 2017) at 1PM PT / 4PM ET…. Read More

April 21, 2017 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding, has appointed Lyndsi Stevens as General Manager. In her new role, Stevens will manage all day to day operations of the NextGen business. Stevens previously was Vice President of Marketing at NextGen. Stevens will take over the GM position from Joan Seavey who has… Read More

April 20, 2017 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CFPA) announced on Thursday the launch its new Crowdfunding Expert Community Online (ECOTM), a knowledge-sharing platform connecting crowdfunding professionals with entrepreneurs, investors and others seeking relevant, experienced guidance. The launch reportedly debuted in conjunction with CFPA’s 4th annual Crowdfinance Summit held… Read More

February 21, 2017 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

What is Crowd Invest Summit? Crowd Invest Summit is a crowdfunding conference and expo with a mission to educate and bring together accredited and non-accredited investors with startups, issuers, and real estate investment opportunities. ✓ Investors meet Investment Opportunities under the new Crowdfunding Regulations ✓ Introducing Investors to Crowdfunding Startups, Companies, and Real Estate… Read More