{"podcast":{"title":"Invst Guru","slug":"invst-guru-7102712","podcast_index_feed_id":7102712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02","website_url":"https://invst-guru.beehiiv.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1731955395589-f521bed4-5ab5-4f9f-bfe4-7a3e00841958.jpeg","author":"Jeff \"fuzzy\" Wenzel","episode_count":142,"summary":"Invst Guru: Your Guide to Equity Crowdfunding Opportunities Dive into the world of equity crowdfunding with Invst Guru , the podcast that connects you to the most exciting investment opportunities. Each episode spotlights one active campaign, providing insights into the company, its vision, and why it could be a compelling addition to your investment portfolio. From groundbreaking startups to innovative businesses reshaping industries, Invst Guru is your trusted guide for discovering ventures worth exploring. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to equity crowdfunding, join us to learn, analyze, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of startup funding. Invest smarter. Invest informed. Be the guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T06:18:31.574243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712"},"episode":{"title":"Give Joy, Get Joy: How Fureelz Is Building the TikTok for Animal Lovers — with Ashley Quincey","slug":"give-joy-get-joy-how-fureelz-is-building-the-tiktok-for-animal-lovers-with-ashley-quincey","published_at":"2026-07-03T17:51:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/give-joy-get-joy-how-fureelz-is-building-the-tiktok-for-animal-lovers-with-ashley-quincey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712","url":"https://invst-guru.beehiiv.com/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/e/6a47f68b0069388b7a45b057/media.mp3","summary":"What if your social feed had zero politics, zero toxicity, and 100% joyful animal videos? That's exactly what Ashley Quincey, CEO and founder of Fureelz, is building. In this episode, Ashley shares how a mix of dinner-party conversations about social media's dark side and her own habit of sending animal memes to friends sparked the idea for a short-form video platform dedicated entirely to animals — with charitable giving built right in. Since launching its MVP in April, Fureelz has been featured in Forbes, scaled to 81 countries, and partnered with PetSmart Charities and Best Friends Animal Society so users can donate directly in the app — with 100% of donations currently going straight to the charities. Now Fureelz has opened a regulated crowdfunding (Reg CF) round so its community of animal lovers can own a piece of the platform they're helping build. Episode Highlights 🐾 The origin story — how social media toxicity and animal memes led Ashley to build Fureelz ✅ Safety-first moderation — AI screens every video before it posts, not after 🤖 AI-generated content policy — why authenticity matters and AI videos must be labeled 💝 Fureelz Giving — in-app donations to PetSmart Charities and Best Friends Animal Society, with 100% passing through to charities 💰 The business model — advertising, brand challenges, sponsorships, live shopping, marketplace, and in-app purchases 📈 A $644B opportunity — the massive and growing global pet economy 🎯 Building lean — why customer advisory boards beat building every feature 👥 Creators & \"Packs\" — dedicated creator communities and Facebook-group-style packs coming soon 🚀 Why Reg CF — democratizing investment so the community can join the journey, accredited or not Links Download the app (iOS & Android) and learn more: Fureelz.com…","meta_description":"What if your social feed had zero politics, zero toxicity, and 100% joyful animal videos? That's exactly what Ashley Quincey, CEO and founder of Fureelz,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1310,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/give-joy-get-joy-how-fureelz-is-building-the-tiktok-for-animal-lovers-with-ashley-quincey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/give-joy-get-joy-how-fureelz-is-building-the-tiktok-for-animal-lovers-with-ashley-quincey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}