FAQ: Go Fund Yourself Episode 11 - Chop Chop and NAQI Startup Showcase

What is Go Fund Yourself and how does it differ from traditional pitch shows?

Go Fund Yourself is a platform airing on Cheddar TV that blends national television exposure with public investment opportunities, allowing viewers to become backers through active investment portals rather than just placing founders in front of traditional investors.

When does Episode 11 air and which startups are featured?

Episode 11 airs on October 16 at 7PM ET and features two startups: Chop Chop, which focuses on restaurant delivery solutions, and NAQI, which develops neural interface technology.

What problem does Chop Chop solve for restaurants?

Chop Chop addresses the high commission fees (up to 30%) charged by third-party delivery platforms by offering a subscription-based delivery solution that eliminates commission fees and allows restaurants to own their customer relationships and data.

What is NAQI’s neural-earbud platform and what markets does it target?

NAQI’s neural-earbud platform enables non-invasive, hands-free control of devices through cognitive signals without screens, touch, or implants, targeting markets including accessibility technology, gaming, and productivity applications.

Who are the Titans on Go Fund Yourself and what role do they play?

The Titans are Rory Cutaia, David Meltzer, and Jayson Waller—accomplished CEOs, investors, and market leaders who provide strategic insight, commercial rigor, and evaluations beyond just funding decisions.

How can viewers participate in funding these startups?

Viewers can become backers through active investment portals available for each startup, with specific links provided: https://invest.fundinghope.com/offering/chop-chop/details for Chop Chop and similar options for NAQI.

Why is Go Fund Yourself considered a democratized approach to startup funding?

It democratizes funding by inviting the public to participate as investors rather than limiting investment decisions to traditional investors or judges, focusing on whether ’the world’ will buy in rather than just whether judges will.

What are the key benefits of Chop Chop’s delivery model for restaurants?

Key benefits include no commission fees, faster direct ordering experience, and ownership of customer data and loyalty, providing economic protection and scalable growth for independent restaurants.

What makes NAQI’s technology innovative compared to existing interfaces?

NAQI’s technology is innovative because it enables non-invasive, hands-free control through cognitive signals without requiring screens, physical touch, or surgical implants, representing a new frontier in human-machine interaction.