Bill Huston

Bill Huston is the founder and chief consultant of Crowd-Max Consulting, an investment crowdfunding strategy consulting agency that specializes in supporting Black-business owners and Black founders. Recognized as one of INC Magazine's Top 19 Global Crowdfunding Experts, Bill's extensive knowledge and expertise in the field have solidified his position as an industry thought leader.

Bill's Proven Track Record of Investment Crowdfunding Success With over $2.7 million raised through 18 successful investment crowdfunding campaigns since 2020, Bill's expertise in crowdfunding strategy is undeniable. His "CrowdFit" framework has demonstrated its efficacy in helping businesses secure the funding they need to achieve their goals. His proven track record speaks volumes about his ability to guide entrepreneurs towards crowdfunding success.

Pioneering "CrowdFit" for Black Founders As Executive Director of the American Dream Marketplace, a partnership between TAGFI and the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Bill spearheaded the development of "CrowdFit," a groundbreaking investment crowdfunding strategy and accelerator specifically tailored for Black founders. This innovative program garnered significant attention, including coverage in the Wall Street Journal

Empowering Diverse Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Crowdfunding

As an investment crowdfunding strategist and coach, Bill is dedicated to empowering racially diverse entrepreneurs to unlock the transformative power of crowdfunding. Collaborating with the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED), he has developed a comprehensive program, Crowdfunding With Impact based on the “CrowdFit” framework that provides knowledge, tools, and mentorship to help diverse entrepreneurs successfully launch their crowdfunding campaigns. His unwavering commitment to equitable access to capital has helped countless entrepreneurs of color secure funding and achieve their business dreams.

Bill: Empowering Black-Owned Businesses Through Strategic Crowdfunding

As a crowdfunding strategist and coach, Bill is dedicated to empowering Black-owned businesses to achieve their full potential through the transformative power of crowdfunding. Bill is working for Fund Black Founders in collaboration with the Jure and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund and Louisville Metro United Way, he has guided and supported the launch of over 45 crowdfunding campaigns for Black-owned businesses, raising over $250,000 in funding. Bill's unwavering commitment to bridging the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs has helped countless businesses thrive and contribute to the community.

A sought-after speaker on crowdfunding, Bill actively participates in the investment crowdfunding community. His notable roles include board member of the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), a member of the Super Crowd Inc. Board of Directors, a senior advisor for Community Vision Solutions Benefits Corp, and a digital strategy consultant for CrowdFund Better. Bill’s “CrowdFit” program is the basis for the Raiseway.App to build a digital investment crowdfunding coaching platform.

Additionally, Bill is a partner with The Power of Crowdfunding, a crowdfunding training and consulting agency focusing on empowering women and minorities. Bill has authored several insightful ebooks, including "Introduction To Investment Crowdfunding. He has also developed digital courses such as "Road to Crowdfunding," co-created with the 10K Project. Bill Huston's remarkable accomplishments and thought leadership make him a highly respected figure in the investment crowdfunding industry.

Bill’s work with The Super Crowd Inc. where he has been the featured speaker on The Super Power for Good and the Super Crowd Hour virtual events and has been a speaker at both SuperCrowdBaltimore and SuperCrowdChicago live events. Bill has also made international inroads working as a consultant with projects in South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria and continentwide with the Innovation Village and the Africa SME Assembly.

Working in the Caribbean with Kevin Value and the African Diaporia with projects with the Obehi Podcast and investment crowdfunding course creation.

Founder, Crowd-Max Publishing/Community Finance Academy, Founding Executive Director