INVEST IN THE VOCA APP, INC. TODAY!
Podcasting made simple.
$10,251.68 Raised
REASONS TO INVEST
Podcasting hasn't been this simple until Voca.*
People can pay you to be in your podcast series.
Voca makes your community more personable.
*Information from Forbes (source)
A more personal, simplified podcasting experience
Podcasting communities are constantly evolving and will continue to grow, not only with the new wave of business podcasting but also with the early adoption of Web3 (a new iteration of the internet based on public blockchain) in the creator economy. Voca intends to be at the forefront of this evolution with an app that allows all creators, listeners, and brands a way to schedule, create, stream, and share podcasts all on one platform.
Voca plans to eventually implement Web3 features on the platform to allow podcast communities to get creative with the new wave of the internet. Our goal is to streamline interaction with the growing Web3 space and allow podcast creators to further monetize their time and talent in creative and innovative ways.
One of the new features Voca is set to release by 2023 is called Voca Audio. Voca Audio is the type of podcast content that primarily exists today – audio-only recorded conversations. With Voca Audio and Voca Video, we fully streamline the podcasting process all into one platform for your community to follow you directly where you create. Plus, your community is able to literally offer you money to be a guest speaker in your Voca Podcast series. How cool is that?
The Problem
“Podcasting isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.”
For something that is said will eventually consume the internet (source), we believe it’s quite bizarre something like Voca hasn’t existed until now. Why? Because, in order for you to create a podcast today, there are several barriers to overcome; the first one being to purchase audio equipment and a laptop. How is that easily accessible to everyone? Our team believes, in order for businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday people to adopt podcasting as a form of marketing and community development, the bar to entry has to be lowered. And Voca does just that.
The Solution
The new frontier of podcasting.
Not only do we solve the most basic need for new podcast creators, but we also allow existing podcast creators unique features for a) more personable community connection and b) more ways to monetize their time creatively. Your community gets to send you paid requests to be in your Voca podcast series. And you get to accept, deny, or propose a different time. That’s our secret sauce for existing podcast communities. And it’s already working!
Also, it’s important to note we’re not trying to overtake other existing podcasting platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts – they have their place in the market and we love what they’re doing for creators! However, we’re simply wanting to co-exist as a more simplified, personable experience. Eventually, we even see ourselves adding on distribution capabilities that allow podcast creators to distribute to other platforms directly through our app. The future is bright!
Voca combines video and audio calling, cash exchange, and productivity into one app. It allows for the creation of organic podcast content without the hassle of setting up, editing and distributing a podcast.
We plan to generate revenue by taking a 10% fee of all Vocas sold on the platform, although we plan to add a subscription-based feature in the near future. Once this begins, Voca will take 10% of all creator monthly subscriptions.
Our company is all about empowering podcast communities to learn, grow, and utilize digital assets in the new world of Web3. For this reason, we have a Web3-related collection of Vocas watchable on the app, titled “Let’s talk Web3.” We are also working on new features to highlight specific series of Voca Audio podcasts.
The Market
We’re pioneers of the digital age on the forefront of a growing $200+ billion industry
The creator economy is worth over $100 billion (Source) and the podcast market is set to hit $94.88 billion by 2028 (Source). On top of that, Globe Newswire predicts the Web3 space is going to grow “exponentially” by 2030 (Source), which means we’re in a hugely defining decade for the future of technology, creative communities, and the creator ecosystem.
Our Traction
Voca has been a success among users since its launch, making strides towards greater innovation in the digital space
Our product has been on the market for several months now and we are excited to continue growing our user base with a focus on the future of podcasting.
This round of funding on StartEngine will focus heavily on our marketing strategy. We’ve already solidified a legal partnership with existing podcast influencer, Justin Davis, who was just recently on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk, and will be the face of our marketing initiatives to existing podcast creators. Our goal is to continue establishing partnerships and featuring on other large podcast networks to continue spreading the word and helping more communities thrive on our platform.
Why Invest
Voca is a force to reckon with and a positive disruption in the changing creator ecosystem
Within five years, we hope to be regarded as a respectable driving force at the forefront of the creator ecosystem. Throughout this coming year, we’re excited to see the growth we’ll achieve by continuing to strengthen our technology, exploring new avenues of community connection, and bringing podcast creators and listeners to the platform. We also plan to add new features to the Voca platform in 2023, like having solo Vocas, enabling up to 20 people in one Voca, Vocas that users pay to watch, subscription-based content, and the ability for creators to make their own Voca series. Other works in progress include a desktop version of Voca to continue making our platform more accessible to those around the world.
ABOUT
HEADQUARTERS
1012 SW 131st St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
WEBSITE
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The Voca App is a community-focused platform for podcasters, providing simple steps for scheduling, recording, and streaming video and audio content. Podcasters are even able to allow others to pay to be in their series. Run by Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Adam Ragsdale, Voca has been on the market for several months and is focused on becoming a major leader in the creator economy’s growth in podcasting, while also establishing a Web3 roadmap for podcast creators.
TEAM
Adam Ragsdale
Chief Executive Officer, President, Board Director & Co-Founder
His favorite book at the moment is Robert Iger's, The Ride of a Lifetime.
Kevin Ragsdale
Executive Advisor, Co-Founder
Full-Time Job: Director of Strategic Partnerships with Paradigm Shift, 40 hours a week
Part-Time at Voca: 25 hours a week
Joshua Birdwell
Software Developer
Full-Time Job: Software Engineer at Life.Church
Part-Time at Voca: 10 hours per week
Michael Haglund
Software Developer
Full-Time Job: Software Engineer at Life.Church
Part-Time at Voca: 10 hours per week
Joshua Daugherty
Software Developer
Extremely interested in full-stack JavaScript development, as well as ASP.NET MVC. Other interests include DevOps, User Interface design, application state management, entrepreneurship, and management.
Full-Time Job: Software Engineer at American Fidelity
Part-Time at Voca: 10 hours per week
Caleb Kliewer
Software Developer
His experience includes desktop applications, web applications, mobile apps, data analysis, HMI’s, and micro controllers.
Full-Time Job: Software Engineer at American Fidelity
Part-Time at Voca: 10 hours per week
Benjamin Gagliardi
Executive Creative Director
Full-Time Job: Creative Director at Jaxxon Jewelry
Part-Time at Voca: 10 hours a week
Yenni Vance
General/Marketing Advisor
Full-Time Job: Digital Communications And Social Media Director at Remington Park / Lone Star Park at Global Gaming Solutions
Part-Time at Voca: 5 hours per week
Greg Starling
Technical Advisor
Full-Time Job: Head Of Strategic Partnerships at Tailwind
Part-Time at Voca: 1 hour per week
Davey Smidt
Marketing Advisor
Full-Time Job: Head of Global Athlete Marketing at GoPro
Part-Time at Voca: 1 hour per week
Derek Stoneburg
Financial Advisor
Full-Time Job: Chief Financial Officer at LINK Group, Inc.
Part-Time at Voca: 1 hour per week
Tiffany Everett
Purpose/Marketing Advisor
Full-Time Job: Vice President of Development at For The Children
Part-Time at Voca: 1 hour per week
Terry McKeever
Legal Advisor
Full-Time Job: Attorney at Foshee and Yaffe
Part-Time at Voca: 5 hours per week
TERMS
The Voca App, Inc.
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$1
DEADLINE
Mar 17, 2023
VALUATION
$10M
FUNDING GOAL
$10k - $1M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$100
MAX INVESTMENT
$24,999
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
10,000
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
1,000,000
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Common Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Series A-Common Stock
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
*Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering
Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.
Investment Incentives and Bonuses*
1. $100
- White Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
2. $500
- Silver Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
3. $2,000
- Gold Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
- Added to public list of Gold+ investors in the app
4. $5,000
- 2% bonus shares
- Gold Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
- Added to public list of Gold+ investors in the app
5. $10,000
- 5% bonus shares
- Gold Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
- Added to public list of Gold+ investors in the app
- Exclusive free Voca hoodie and sticker
6. $25,000
- 10% bonus shares
- Black Investor Badge displayed on your Voca App profile
- Added to public list of Gold+ investors in the app
- Exclusive free Voca hoodie and sticker
- Added to an exclusive group of people who have a more inclusive collaboration with the Voca App Team: beta user testing products before they're launched, providing marketing insight, a monthly exclusive newsletter about what's in the works, etc.
*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% StartEngine Owners’ Bonus
The Voca App, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer’s bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Series A-Common Stock at $0.91/ share, you will receive and own 110 shares of Series A-Common Stock for $91. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share. This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor's eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.
Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus
Irregular Use of Proceeds
Example - The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments and salary made to one's self, a friend or relative; Any expense labeled "Administration Expenses" that is not strictly for administrative purposes; Any expense labeled "Travel and Entertainment"; Any expense that is for the purposes of inter-company debt or back payments.
PRESS
ALL UPDATES
02.13.23
THANK YOU FOR BECOMING A PART OWNER!
Welcome to the future of podcasting. We're stoked to have you on this incredible ride with us!
Wow, it has been an incredible first few months of our campaign launch! With 31 new investors and over $10k raised, we're going to keep moving forward in pioneering the future of connection. We may be ahead of our time (as we've been told by several individuals), but that simply means our persistence will eventually line up with global adoption. We truly believe it's not a matter of "if," but "when."
So, what's next for Voca?
- We've extended our campaign 30 MORE DAYS - woohoo!
- Now that we've hit our first big milestone of $10k raised, we're going to use that momentum to grow even more rapidly.
- Our Organic Marketing Strategy: with some of the funds we've raised, we're going to invest into:
- Additional high-quality media
- Paid Marketing
- Campaign Updates: We plan to make weekly Campaign Updates over these next four weeks to keep you informed on our progress.
- More In-App Content: Over the next several months, we're going to be getting some amazing Vocas up on The Voca App to continue growing our in-app content base.
- Keep in mind, The Voca App also allows for private (non-recorded) videos, meaning users are using the app for paid private calls that are not seen. Use-cases of this include private lessons, sessions, chats, or consultations. It's a part of our business model and it's something to get excited about!
Is there any way I can help other than monetarily?
Why yes, we're so glad you asked. You can help by simply sharing this with other people you know! Whether they care about investing or podcasting, or the future of connection, we want them to be a part owner!
How come this is the first Campaign Update?
We had a bit of a hiccup with some of our initial Campaign Updates not being seen, but the StartEngine team has been extremely generous to extend our campaign and work with us to make sure our next updates are seen!
Stay hungry. Stay foolish.
The Voca Team
02.13.23
Notice of Material Change in Offering
[The following is an automated notice from the StartEngine team].
Hello! Recently, a change was made to the The Voca App, Inc. offering. Here's an excerpt describing the specifics of the change:
Campaign is extending their end date by 30 days
When live offerings undergo changes like these on StartEngine, the SEC requires that certain investments be reconfirmed. If your investment requires reconfirmation, you will be contacted by StartEngine via email with further instructions.
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