Invst Guru

In this episode, we examine PopCom, a company developing software designed to add analytics and operational insight to vending machines and kiosks.The conversation focuses on the problem PopCom says it addresses in unattended retail, how its software platform is positioned, and why management has shifted away from hardware ownership toward a software-focused model. We also discuss the company’s operating history, competitive environment, and the structure of its Regulation Crowdfunding offering.This episode is for informational purposes only. It does not provide investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Any securities offering discussed is conducted under Regulation Crowdfunding through a registered intermediary. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of capital.Listeners should review the company’s Form C, official offering materials, and risk disclosures on the designated platform before making any investment decision.

Learning does not look the same for every child. For many neurodiverse kids, traditional classrooms, screens, and rigid teaching methods can create frustration instead of engagement.In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel speaks with Amelia Soriano from Burble Creativity about a different approach to learning. One that uses immersive storytelling, sensory-friendly design, and imagination to help neurodiverse children feel calm, focused, and included.Burble Creativity creates portable immersive environments that combine light, sound, and narrative inside a simple physical space. The goal is not to overwhelm learners, but to gently support regulation, curiosity, and retention by meeting children where they are.In this conversation, we explore:• Why traditional learning environments fail many neurodiverse kids?• How immersive storytelling supports focus and emotional regulation?• The role of light and sound in creating safe learning spaces.• Why reducing screens can actually improve engagement?• How Burble blends physical design with thoughtful technology?• The importance of trust when building products for neurodiverse families.• How the company is scaling through families, therapists, and schools?• What investors should understand about inclusive learning innovation?This episode is for parents, educators, therapists, founders, and investors who care about building learning tools that are inclusive, practical, and designed for real people.

In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel speaks with David V. Duccini, founder of Silicon Prairie Holdings Inc, about what it really means to invest for the long term.Rather than chasing quick exits or short-term financial engineering, Silicon Prairie Holdings operates with a holding company mindset. The focus is on acquiring, operating, and growing businesses with patience, discipline, and strong leadership alignment.David shares his perspective on why long-term ownership creates stability for companies, employees, and investors, and why this approach often outperforms faster, more speculative strategies over time.In this conversation, we explore:• The difference between a holding company and traditional private equity.• Why patient capital matters more than timing the market?• What Silicon Prairie looks for when evaluating businesses?• The importance of operational leadership after acquisition.• How long-term thinking affects capital allocation decisions?• Balancing growth, cash flow, and reinvestment.• Lessons learned from managing multiple operating companies.• What investors should understand about risk, discipline, and durability?This episode is ideal for investors, founders, operators, and anyone interested in building sustainable value rather than chasing short-term returns. It offers a thoughtful, real-world view of investing built on ownership, stewardship, and long-term responsibility.

Many organizations collect enormous amounts of data but still struggle to make confident decisions. Dashboards are everywhere, yet clarity is often missing. In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel speaks with Philippe Reynier, founder of Cigno, about how artificial intelligence can move beyond charts and reports to support real decision making.Cigno focuses on helping business leaders understand what their data is telling them, why certain patterns matter, and what actions make sense next. Philippe shares how his experience working with enterprise systems and complex data environments shaped his belief that AI must be explainable, trustworthy, and designed for humans, not just data scientists.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why most companies are data rich but insight poor? • The difference between analytics dashboards and decision intelligence. • How AI can support leaders without replacing human judgment? • Why trust and explainability are critical for AI adoption? • Common mistakes organizations make when rolling out AI tools. • Where AI delivers real value in finance, operations, and strategy? • How executives can use AI to move faster with more confidence?This episode is designed for business leaders, operators, data professionals, and investors who want a grounded, realistic view of how AI fits into everyday decision making.

The International Space Station is scheduled for retirement by 2030. When it goes offline, access to a government operated microgravity laboratory ends. Researchers, defense agencies, and commercial companies will need new ways to test hardware, validate materials, and operate in orbit.In this episode, we examine ABOVE Space Development Corporation, a company building modular, automated satellite platforms designed for on orbit testing and validation. We discuss how their Prometheus and Archimedes platforms are structured, why orbital infrastructure matters after the ISS, and how commercial providers fit into the evolving space ecosystem.We also walk through the business context, technical challenges, and risks involved in building and scaling space hardware. This conversation is informational and focused on understanding how companies like ABOVE approach orbital infrastructure in a post ISS environment.This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Any discussion of fundraising activity is informational. All investments must be made through official Regulation Crowdfunding offering pages on registered intermediary platforms, where full disclosures and risks are available.

In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Karl Franz Williams, founder and CEO of Uncle Waithley’s Beverage Company, to unpack what it really takes to build a beverage brand rooted in culture, craft, and consumer demand.Karl shares how Uncle Waithley’s started as a house-made ginger beer behind the bar at his Caribbean rum bar and evolved into a nationally distributed adult non alcoholic beverage now carried in over 200 Whole Foods locations across the East Coast. What began as a solution to a missing mixer turned into a platform for showcasing authentic Caribbean flavors that rarely make it onto U.S. shelves.In this conversation, we explore:• Why the adult non alcoholic beverage category is growing so quickly?• How Caribbean flavors like ginger, scotch bonnet, sorrel, and thyme create real differentiation?• The role of mixology and hospitality experience in product development.• How taste, trial, and repeat drive retail success more than hype?• The realities of beverage manufacturing, minimums, and distribution.• Scaling from one Whole Foods store to hundreds through velocity and reorders.• Fundraising strategy and why growth capital matters in beverage.• What investors should actually look for in consumer brands?🔗 Learn More About Uncle Waithley’s Beverage CompanyVisit https://unclewaithleys.com to explore the full product lineup, brand story, and where to find the beverages in stores and online.Explore more: https://wefunder.com/uncle.waithleys.beverage.companyThis episode is for founders, operators, investors, and anyone interested in how authentic products scale in crowded consumer categories. It’s an honest look at beverage entrepreneurship, cultural storytelling, and the slow, disciplined work behind overnight success.

This episode explores the independent film project We Could Be Heroes through the lens of Regulation Crowdfunding. The discussion focuses on the story’s origin in gaming culture, the creative vision behind the script, and the production approach centered on disciplined scope and execution.Listeners hear how the filmmaking team approaches character-driven storytelling, audience alignment, and modern distribution paths across digital platforms. The episode also addresses the realities of independent film economics, including competition for distribution, audience uncertainty, and long time horizons.This conversation is informational only. No investment terms are discussed. If the project is associated with an active Regulation Crowdfunding campaign, all investments must occur through the official offering page hosted by a registered intermediary. Prospective investors should review the Form C and complete risk disclosures before making any investment decision.

Feeding tube dislodgement affects families and caregivers long after hospital discharge, yet securement methods have changed little over time. In this episode, we examine Ezalife, a medical device company developing the Button Huggie, an FDA registered product designed to stabilize gastrostomy buttons in home care settings.We discuss the clinical problem Ezalife aims to address, the founder’s background in pediatric surgery, internal clinical study findings, early commercial activity, and the challenges of scaling within regulated healthcare markets. The conversation also explores reimbursement uncertainty, hospital adoption dynamics, and the realities of early stage medical device companies raising capital through Regulation Crowdfunding.This episode is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. If Ezalife is conducting a Regulation Crowdfunding offering, all investments must be made through its registered funding portal after reviewing the company’s official SEC filings and risk disclosures.