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Let me be frank and say that I find that unappealing. 2) Just to be clear, are there three business divisions to the company - a startup studio, an investment firm, and a management consulting firm? Also, how mu...","answer":"Hi Kevin, thank you for the note! We are currently 'testing the waters' to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. All investments involve risk, and w..."},{"question":"Hello, I am trying to understand your investment terms. Basically, you are not persay offering equity in the company, you are asking for more of a debt loan? 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