Sarah Hardwick

Founder and marketing expert crafting bold funding strategies for purpose-driven ventures #Crowdfunding #Community #Values

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Ambassadors and early investors want access. Honest updates, early news, and insider context. Meaning is often a stronger incentive than money.

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Crowdfunding builds momentum when people feel part of something bigger. ✨
- What would make someone proud to support you?
- That’s the heart of your raise

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

💡If you try to talk to everyone, no one listens.
Clear focus attracts the right people. Not everyone will like your product. The ones who care deeply become your ambassadors. 🎯

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Founders often begin with 200 people. Listen to what excites them, what worries them, and what they value. Those answers shape the campaign.
📌 Strong campaigns connect today’s raise to tomorrow’s change.
📌Saying “we’re raising $2M” falls flat.
📌 Saying “here’s what you help build” gets attention.

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Stop pitching and start asking. That’s how you learn what people care about. 🎤 #startup

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Ambassadors and early investors want access. Honest updates, early news, and insider context. Meaning is often a stronger incentive than money.

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Ever wonder how companies like Aptera raise hundreds of millions from everyday investors?

The answer is psychology: emotions, values, and the stories people connect with.

I’ll be speaking tomorrow at 4:05 pm PST during #SuperCrowd25 on what drives investment decisions.

https://t.co/d2h21M2TKz

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Retail investors are shaping the market.
Most loved sectors: Tech, Consumer, Healthcare.
Not as favored: Utilities, Real Estate.
Top net buys:
• @AMD $74M
• @Tesla $45M
• @Microsoft $41M
• Alphabet $41M
What's working? Visibility, emotional resonance, and a clear growth narrative.

https://t.co/9oSbwD8Vnq

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

💯 2025 will be a breakout year for Azure Printed Homes. #ModularFuture #3DPrinting #ScaleUp #Crowdfunding

[CROWDSCALE ⚖️ @Crowdscale1]

Boxabl's 160+ workers are currently losing to 3 machines

With just three 3D printing machines, Azure generated $5.1M in revenue in 2024, surpassing Boxabl’s $3.4M — all while operating with far fewer employees and a smaller footprint.

To keep up with demand, they’re building a second factory in Denver, expected to go live in January 2026. And they’re not funding it the traditional way.

Full article 👇

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Don't miss the launch party today at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT for #GoFundYourself, the new equity crowdfunding show airing on @cheddar. I was honored to be a guest Titan and inspired by @hiauraflora and the other founders bringing their big ideas to life. https://t.co/iYxB3GmINg

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

How @keepabreast became one of the most recognizable breast health orgs in the world, and how Shaney jo Darden built a movement rooted in art, youth culture, and radical visibility.

Hear the story on the newest episode of The Roar Podcast: https://t.co/fVZTCdlpQN

#WomenInHealth #CreativeAdvocacy #LeadershipMatters

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Getting more calls from investors rethinking their strategies. Crowdfunding keeps coming up as a way to diversify with intention and back ventures that actually matter.

#Crowdfunding #SmartInvesting #Impact #Diversification

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Three EV startups worth watching. All raising now, all community-backed:​

🛻 Alpha Motor
80K+ preorder indications
https://t.co/Va1FumC3LG
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🛵 Lit Motors
Self-balancing EV, revived by loyal fans
https://t.co/6qDXopd8fq

☀️ Aptera
Solar EV, $140M+ raised from everyday investors
@aptera_motors
https://t.co/ew11BD3UDC
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When people believe in an idea, it takes off. 🙌

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

A strong pitch gets attention.
A clear mission builds a crowd.
Show them what you stand for, and watch who stands with you.

#crowdfunding #startups

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

Excited to share how equity crowdfunding opens doors for founders on the SuperPowers for Good show. See you at SuperCrowdLA next month, where I'll be sharing my journey of raising $140M+. 👋

[SuperCrowd @TheSuperCrowd]

Equity crowdfunding is breaking down barriers to capital! @sarahz of The Crowd is helping entrepreneurs raise funds & build engaged communities. Transparency + storytelling = success.

Learn how she’s democratizing investment: https://t.co/BeCRzYuPb8

#EquityCrowdfunding

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

In crowdfunding, magic is something so compelling that people want to back it with their whole heart. It’s the element that transforms an ordinary campaign into something extraordinary. https://t.co/YO9MYpZxEP

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

At the heart of every successful crowdfunding movement lies a spark. 🔥

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

On the latest episode of The Big Success Podcast, I cover some deep topics...🧘‍♀️ Discovering your purpose in work for true fulfillment, harnessing the power of your intuition, and getting honest with yourself about what's really important. Watch it here: https://t.co/SxZC8kxlh0

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

At the end of the day, I believe that success is a feeling. You can't BE successful unless you FEEL successful, and the way I do that is by living with purpose.

[Sarah Hardwick @SarahZ]

What’s your “why”? 🤔 Sometimes the biggest questions have the simplest answers! A little self-reflection can lead to some profound insights. 🌟 So, what’s driving you today? Let’s find those gems together! 💎 #FindYourWhy