# Season 2 of the TAGLine Podcast | Justin Starbird

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## Author
Justin Starbird

## Subject
Justin Starbird

## Content
I recently interviewed CJ Connell on the TAGLine Podcast, and the conversation reinforced why I believe crowdfunding is becoming a major force in capital formation for founder-led companies.Watch Here CJ brought decades of perspective on venture markets, small business finance, and the long road from the JOBS Act to where crowdfunding stands today. For me, the biggest takeaway was simple: this market is maturing, and founders need more than a live campaign page to succeed.At The Aebli Group, we’ve had a front-row seat to that reality. From supporting strategy and execution around major raises to helping more founders prepare for launch, I’ve seen that real results come from structure, trust, and momentum. Community matters. Clear investor communication matters. Preparation matters.That is a big part of why I am building in this space. I want to help serious companies raise capital with more discipline, more confidence, and a stronger commercialization strategy on the other side of the raise.