{"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":"How We Could Be Heroes Is Being Built as an Independent Film","slug":"how-we-could-be-heroes-is-being-built-as-an-independent-film","published_at":"2026-02-05T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/how-we-could-be-heroes-is-being-built-as-an-independent-film","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712","url":"https://invst.guru","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/e/6982fcc2de42bcaf0f4888fe/media.mp3","summary":"Independent films live and die by clarity. Clear tone. Clear audience. Clear plan. In this lightning round episode of Invst Guru , host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel speaks with Mark Elias , creator of We Could Be Heroes , about how the film is being built from a creative and financial standpoint. Mark walks through the core idea behind the project, why the story leans character-first rather than spectacle, and how elements of hacker culture and gaming language influence the tone without overpowering the narrative. He also explains how the project is structured to be realistic for production, pacing, and budget. The conversation covers: • What the film is actually about and who it’s for? • Why tone and genre discipline matter in indie film? • How the lightning format forces clarity? • The balance between creative ambition and budget reality. • Why community support matters early in filmmaking? • How crowdfunding fits into the project’s strategy? • What investors should understand about indie film risk and expectations? This episode is for filmmakers, creators, and investors who want a grounded look at how independent films are conceived, structured, and funded today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Independent films live and die by clarity. Clear tone. Clear audience. Clear plan. In this lightning round episode of Invst Guru , host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenze…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":798,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/how-we-could-be-heroes-is-being-built-as-an-independent-film/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/how-we-could-be-heroes-is-being-built-as-an-independent-film.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}