{"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":"Protecting Kids Online Starts at the Router: John Wu of Gryphon Online Safety","slug":"protecting-kids-online-starts-at-the-router-john-wu-of-gryphon-online-safety","published_at":"2026-04-05T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/protecting-kids-online-starts-at-the-router-john-wu-of-gryphon-online-safety","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/69cc1d6892d007a7659070ff/media.mp3","summary":"What if the biggest threat to your family's online safety wasn't a virus or a hacker — but your own Wi-Fi router? Jeff \"Fuzzy\" Wenzel sits down with John Wu, CEO and Co-Founder of Gryphon Online Safety, to unpack how a routine internet search by his young daughter sparked a mission to protect families at the network level. What started as a Kickstarter campaign has grown into a company that has sold 95,000 routers, protected 1.2 million connected devices, and blocked over 20 million threats — with software licensing deals now live with Motorola and Nokia. John breaks down exactly how Gryphon works — filtering content and blocking threats at the router level across every device in your home, no installs required. Parents can set custom profiles for each child, block specific apps like TikTok, manage AI chatbot access, and monitor browsing history, all from a simple app. And unlike device-based solutions like Bark or Apple's built-in controls, Gryphon covers everything connected to your network — smart TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, tablets, and more. But this episode isn't just about the tech. John shares a candid look at his business journey — from early VC skepticism around equity crowdfunding to building a portfolio of 12 issued patents, achieving profitability, and targeting a tripling of software licensing revenue over the next 12 to 18 months. He also opens up about the challenges ahead: evolving internet protocols, AI tools changing the threat landscape, tariff pressures on hardware, and what it takes to stay ahead in a market that never stops moving. Gryphon is currently raising on StartEngine, and John explains exactly why equity crowdfunding has been central to their strategy from day one — giving customers a stake in the mission, maintaining control of the co…","meta_description":"What if the biggest threat to your family's online safety wasn't a virus or a hacker — but your own Wi-Fi router? Jeff \"Fuzzy\" Wenzel sits down with John…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1488,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/protecting-kids-online-starts-at-the-router-john-wu-of-gryphon-online-safety/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/protecting-kids-online-starts-at-the-router-john-wu-of-gryphon-online-safety.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}