Want to get investors and capital for your startup?
Wondering how to raise funds using equity crowdfunding?
In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, host Salvador Briggman sits down with Chase, inventor, founder, and CTO of Emission Free Generators, to break down how his team raised over $407,903 on WeFunder for a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered, on-demand portable generator.
Chase didn’t stumble into this idea overnight.
He’s spent more than a decade working with hydrogen technology, originally developing solutions for military backup power before making the leap into the consumer market.
The result?
A silent, indoor-safe generator that produces power on demand using a patented cartridge-based hydrogen system. No fumes, no noise, no grid required.
But the real story goes deeper than the technology. You’ll learn:
- The pros and cons of equity crowdfunding for any hardware startup.
- How a unique platform helped validate market demand
- Why this ONE thing became the single most important driver of investor trust.
You’ll also hear hard-earned lessons about navigating Reg CF compliance, activating friends-and-family rounds, and turning everyday customers into long-term advocates who share the mission.
From rewriting safety standards to cracking Instagram as a top-of-funnel channel, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to raise capital for a hardware startup solving a massive, real-world problem.
If you’re building a physical product, exploring equity crowdfunding, or looking to raise capital while building community, this is a must-listen conversation.