VIDEO: The roar from crowdfunding is getting louder

ISLETON
April 22, 2012 9:00pm
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It’s called “crowdfunding” and, right now, it’s a bit like a pledge drive on your local public radio or TV station.

But within months, say its supporters, a new federal law could make crowdfunding into the biggest investment vehicle ever – and targeted at startups.

Check out how it’s being used now and what one expert sees as its potential in our exclusive video report:

Thanks for watching!

Next week, still more on crowdfunding. Stay tuned!

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Zenet 4/23/12 7:57 PM
Interesting topic & good story. Thanks.














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