I Asked Hundreds of Founders What’s Holding them Back

Since starting my company, I’ve spoken with hundreds of founders, each with big ideas and bold visions for crowdfunding. The same questions and roadblocks keep coming up. What’s holding them back from reaching their potential? Here’s what I found:

1… The Platform Rabbit Hole

“Do I need a platform, or can I go it alone? How do I even know which one works for me?”

👉 The challenge: Too many options. It’s time to get clarity.

2…The Community Disconnect

“I have followers, but how do I turn them into true believers and investors?”

👉 Founders are trying to build awareness without a community that really cares about them.

3…The Creative Gap

“Our campaign looks fine, but it’s not inspiring. How do we stand out in a crowded market?”

👉 Values-based storytelling is often an afterthought. It should be the driving force.

4…The ROI Obsession

“I keep spending on ads, but what’s the magic formula to make them work?”

👉 Campaigns are drowning in metrics without understanding what matters.

5… The Puzzle of Momentum

“We start strong, but then…crickets. How do we keep excitement alive through the finish line?”

👉 Momentum fizzles when campaigns lose focus on continuous engagement.

6… The Passion Problem

“I believe in my product, but how do I get others to believe in it too?”

👉 It’s about the mission behind the product.

7…The ‘DIY vs. Agency’ Debate

“Should I hire a fancy agency or do this in-house? What actually works?”

👉 Too many founders feel stuck between expensive help and going solo.

8…The Follow-Up Fail

“I get leads, but they don’t convert. What am I doing wrong?”

👉 The biggest missed opportunity: nurturing potential investors.

These are the walls founders hit when trying to build something bigger than themselves. What’s stopping you from breaking through and thriving?