BizSugar.com › Startups › Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Ways Crowdfunding Is Not A Panacea For New Ventures

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, expected to reach $114 billion globally by 2021, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.