{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Refit Podcast","title":"SE01 E14 Finding Fulfilment Beyond Financial Success | Jonny Price","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3384,"description":"In this conversation, Jonny Price, President, Banter of WeFunder, shares his journey from management consulting to the nonprofit sector and eventually to his current role at WeFunder. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning to nonprofit work, the importance of personal fulfillment over financial gain, and the lessons learned from adversity. Jonny reflects on the strengths and limitations of the nonprofit model and how WeFunder addresses these challenges. He emphasizes the significance of optimism and support from loved ones during difficult times. In this conversation, Jonny from WeFunder discusses the mission of the company to defend capitalism by making investment opportunities accessible to a broader audience. He explains the evolution of investment laws, the challenges faced in capital raising, and the misconceptions founders have about the timing and approach to raising capital. Jonny emphasizes the importance of retail investor participation and shares personal reflections on life and career choices.\nTakeaways\nJonny Price is the President of WeFunder, a crowdfunding platform.\nHe transitioned from management consulting to nonprofit work at Kiva.\nThe decision to join Kiva involved a significant pay cut.\nJonny's experience in Zambia influenced his career choices.\nHe values personal fulfillment over financial gain.\nThe nonprofit sector faces challenges in attracting talent due to compensation.\nJonny's wife has supported him through career transitions.\nHe believes in the importance of optimism during tough times.\nLessons from personal experiences shape his perspective on life.\nAdversity can lead to positive outcomes in both personal and professional life. WeFunder operates as a Public Benefit Corporation, prioritizing mission over shareholder value.\nCapitalism needs adjustments to benefit a larger portion of the population.\nThe Securities Act of the 1930s limited investment opportunities to accredited investors.\nThe Jobs Act of 2012 allowed...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/b_ydF-fZiyp9jOw8BKzbXV0lZzk9N_djbGZH4hoNqoA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTY5/MGUyYmU3MzA3ODcw/MWRlODY4YWQ4OWM2/MmVmMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}