The Rise of Investment Crowdfunding with Yvan De Munck

In this episode of 'Old Men, New Money,' hosts Phil Larmon and Douglas Borthwick interview Yvan De Munck, an expert in investment crowdfunding. Yvan shares his extensive experience in the crowdfunding space, tracing the evolution from early platforms like Lending Club to the current possibilities in investment crowdfunding. He discusses the benefits of using data analytics to predict successful crowdfunding investments and how platforms like CClear.ai can empower individual investors to act like VCs. Yvan also touches on how the industry is set to explode, driven by increased participation, the rise of tokenization, and the potential for investment crowdfunding to rival traditional VC models.

00:00 Introduction and Social Media Promotion

01:03 Interview with Yvan De Munck: Investment Crowdfunding Expert

01:43 Yvan's Journey into Crowdfunding

02:16 The Birth of Lending Club and Marketplace Lending

04:16 Institutionalization of Crowdfunding

07:07 The Rise of Online Lending

09:23 Investment Crowdfunding vs. Venture Capital

10:54 The Role of Data in Crowdfunding Success

12:47 CClear.ai and the Future of Crowdfunding

14:19 Competitive Benchmarking and Market Insights

16:04 The Importance of Data in Crowdfunding

18:47 Capital Pulse Ratings and Offering Insights

25:50 Understanding Platform Incentives

27:15 The Role of Community in Crowdfunding Success

28:04 Examples of Successful Crowdfunding Exits

29:23 Analyzing Crowdfunding Success Rates

32:15 Marketing Strategies for Crowdfunding

33:46 The Importance of Digital Marketing

34:35 Investor Ratings and Metrics

40:55 VC Involvement in Crowdfunding

44:12 The Future of Tokenization and Liquidity

47:23 Final Thoughts and Conclusion