Jason Fishman is the Co-founder and CEO of Digital Niche Agency, a growth marketing and digital advertising firm that helps companies drive customer acquisition, investor outreach, and brand visibility through data-driven campaigns. He launched the agency in 2014 and has since led marketing initiatives for startups and established brands across e-commerce, lead generation, and capital raising. With over 15 years of digital marketing experience, Jason specializes in paid media, content strategy, and scalable growth systems. He also contributes thought leadership and advises emerging companies globally.

Attracting investors at scale isn't about luck — it's about systems, strategy, and execution. Many founders launch equity crowdfunding campaigns without a clear plan for generating sustained investor demand. So what actually separates campaigns that raise millions from those that stall early?

Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Jason Fishman, a growth marketing expert specializing in investor acquisition, explains that scaling investor demand requires treating equity crowdfunding as a full-funnel marketing engine rather than a one-time raise. He highlights the need to align audience targeting, messaging, traffic sources, and social proof to guide investors toward confident decisions. When campaigns are built around data-driven projections and continuously optimized channels, momentum compounds instead of fading. Jason also emphasizes that strategic partnerships and consistent content act as force multipliers, significantly expanding reach and credibility throughout a raise.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Jason Fishman, Co-founder and CEO at Digital Niche Agency, to discuss how founders can attract investors at scale using equity crowdfunding. They explore how top campaigns drive traffic and conversions, the role of social proof and storytelling, and how metrics guide optimization. Jason also shares insights on strategic partnerships that accelerate investor demand.

Matt Hertz is the Co-founder of Third Person, a digital marketplace that helps e-commerce brands discover and connect with the right fulfillment partners. He has over 15 years of experience in e-commerce logistics, including early roles at Rent the Runway and Birchbox, and later founded Second Marathon. Through his consulting and marketplace work, Matt has helped thousands of brands — including Hexclad, Away, BarkBox, and Milk Bar — optimize their supply chains and scale more efficiently.

Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions, Inc., a nationwide logistics company with industry-leading warehouse storage solutions. It provides clients with innovative products, facility layouts, and designs to optimize their logistics operations. With several decades of service experience in the warehousing and logistics industry, Mark has held leadership roles in several professional industry organizations. Using a holistic approach, he also has experience in equipment material handling, operations management, supply chain optimization, professional development, and public speaking.

Choosing the right third-party logistics partner can make or break an e-commerce business, yet many brands struggle to find the right fit. With countless 3PL options and complex operational needs, logistics mismatches are more common than most expect. How can brands consistently find partners that truly align with their operations and growth goals?

For Matt Hertz, a seasoned e-commerce operator and logistics strategist, the key lies in intentional matchmaking driven by data, specialization, and clarity. He highlights how brands and 3PLs often fail by saying yes to the wrong partnerships, leading to inefficiencies and broken relationships. The real impact comes from defining needs upfront and aligning operational strengths on both sides. Drawing on his experience at fast-growing consumer brands, he explains how technology, discipline, and community-based connections help eliminate guesswork and create long-term success in fulfillment.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz is joined by co-host Mark Hiddleson as they sit down with Matt Hertz, Co-founder of Third Person, to discuss modern 3PL matchmaking and supply chain optimization. They cover common 3PL qualification mistakes, the value of data-driven matching, and why curated industry events outperform large trade shows, along with insights on pricing, specialization, and competitive advantages.

Manvir Sandhu is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Zennify, a Salesforce consulting firm that helps financial services organizations drive digital transformation across platforms like Salesforce, Databricks, and AI. Under his leadership, Zennify has become a trusted advisor to CIOs and C-suite executives, earned Platinum-level Salesforce partner status and scaled to over 150 employees, serving clients ranging from regional banks to large enterprises.

Known for leading innovative initiatives, Manvir helped spearhead a vaccine supply chain solution in Haiti with UNICEF and the Clinton Foundation, which was presented at Salesforce Dreamforce. He brings a strong focus on AI, agile transformation, and change management to regulated industries.

Digital transformation is reshaping entire industries, yet organizations in highly regulated sectors often struggle to choose the right tools and execute change effectively. As AI, data platforms, and compliance requirements evolve at breakneck speed, innovation can stall under the weight of risk and resistance. How are today's leaders pushing past these barriers to create secure, lasting transformation?

For Manvir Sandhu, a digital transformation and AI innovation leader, lasting impact comes from pairing deep industry understanding with a practical, iterative mindset. He traces this philosophy back to his early work in healthcare, where his team reimagined post-disaster vaccine management in Haiti by combining Salesforce and IoT to enable real-time tracking and alerts — an approach that later became a model for broader adoption. Building on those lessons, Manvir pivoted to financial services, using focused proof-of-concept projects to earn trust, modernize legacy systems, and deliver a true 360-degree customer view. His experience demonstrates how thoughtfully applied AI can move far beyond basic automation to drive meaningful operational and customer impact.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Manvir Sandhu, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Zennify, to explore data-driven transformation in highly regulated industries. They discuss proof-of-concept strategies, agile change management, and practical AI use cases across healthcare and financial services. Manvir also shares insights on empowering early adopters, navigating growth, and maintaining culture through leadership transitions.