Ash Kumra

2 appearances on the record.

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13statements → 8claims → 2claims resolved → 3.92/5average certainty → 1/5average debate potential → 4said about them ↓

2 supported 0 partly supported 0 contradicted 6 not checkable as stated how the 8 claims stand · each chip opens the sources

8 assertions · 5 disclosures · every statement was checked. The predictions and assertions are the 8 claims: statements the public record can support or contradict. 2 are resolved, and 6 name no date, number or outcome precise enough to check. Everything else (opinions, insights, what ifs, disclosures) can never be settled by the record, so it carries no assessment.

The record, in short

What the tape says about how Ash argues and how the claims held up. Everything they said, and everything said about them, is in the tabs below.

Their most notable supported claim

Assertion Supported
Youngry completed Republic's first equity crowdfunding campaign in October 2016
“AngelList launched an equity crowdfunding platform called Republic. And we were one of the four companies that went live on Republic and we successfully completed a The first equity crowdfunding campaign on Republic as of last week.”
Ash Kumra Nov 8, 2016 ▶ 5:49 EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Kumra

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Everything Ash Kumra said on Top Founders that made the record, most notable first. Filter by type, assessment or year in the ledger →

Assertion Not checkable as stated
Kumra: Youngry generated 75,000 pre-launch email signups in two months
“So I doubt that because in the last two months we've already generated 75,000 pre-launch emails and it's, but the same pitch I just told you.”
Ash Kumra Nov 8, 2016 ▶ 3:19 EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Kumra
Assertion Supported
Youngry completed Republic's first equity crowdfunding campaign in October 2016
“AngelList launched an equity crowdfunding platform called Republic. And we were one of the four companies that went live on Republic and we successfully completed a The first equity crowdfunding campaign on Republic as of last week.”
Ash Kumra Nov 8, 2016 ▶ 5:49 EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Kumra
Assertion Supported
Youngry raised $65,920 in its Republic equity crowdfunding campaign
“The minimum goal that we hit, that we had to hit was 50,000. We hit 65,920 dollars. This is all on the public site republic.co slash Yungry.”
Ash Kumra Nov 8, 2016 ▶ 6:49 EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Kumra
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Youngry generated $65,000 in pre-launch offline sponsorships
“We actually equaled the raise that we had made through offline sponsorships for our upcoming site. We actually made exactly what was made. We made about give or take six, six, five K depending on after taxes.”
Ash Kumra Nov 8, 2016 ▶ 10:34 EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Kumra
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Kumra: 'Confessions from an Entrepreneur' sold over 150,000 copies
“Confessions from an Entrepreneur, Volume One. I sold over a 150,000 copies.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 3:52 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Kumra: Worked with over 300 colleges for student ambassador programs
“I've built ambassadors at various colleges. So I've worked with over 300 colleges.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 14:05 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Kumra: Typically puts 1,000 to 5,000 attendees live on co-promoted webinars
“One to 5000.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 14:51 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Disclosure
Kumra normally charges a $5,000 to $25,000 speaking fee
“So I normally charge a speaking fee of anywhere from five to 25,000 dollars.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 5:18 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Kumra says his email list size is roughly 500,000 people
“My list size is probably half a million people.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 5:50 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Disclosure
Kumra used B2B book sales to colleges to avoid charging students
“No, I focused on programs. So I kind of used a B to B approach. I don't like charging to, I feel guilty trying to charge students, especially when you're like a broke college entrepreneur. So I got over that guilt by going to the programs and saying, Hey, list…”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 8:44 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Disclosure
Kumra made slightly under six figures in 2015 speaking revenue
“To be honest, I have taken down a lot of speaking, but I made about, I don't know, a little under six figures.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 9:47 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Disclosure
Ash Kumra holds equity in 15 startups
“15.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 12:12 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash
Disclosure
Ash Kumra has had zero startup exits to date
“I haven't had any exits yet, but this one will be announced very soon.”
Ash Kumra Jun 20, 2016 ▶ 12:44 Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash

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Appearances (2)

EpisodeDateSpeaking time
EP 472: $65k Crowdfunded on Angel List and 75,000 Pre-Launch Email With Youngry CEO Ash Ku Nov 8, 2016 7m
Look! A Book Author Who Actually Made Money! ($250,000 To Be Exact), EP 305: Ash Jun 20, 2016 6m
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