Crowd Rules is an American competition/reality television series, created for and first telecast by the cable channel CNBC for its United States audience.

An audience vote at the end of each program determines which of the companies receives a $50,000 grant to support the growth of its business.

On behalf of the audience, the panelists challenge the three businesses to describe their operations, successes, failures and future plans.

Series creator Michael Davies said Crowd Rules was conceived to support small business and tap into public enthusiasm for the concept of crowdfunding.

[3] Episode #1: Specialty Foods Original telecast: May 14, 2013 Guest expert: Elizabeth Chambers Businesses: Pickle Licious, Mr. Green Tea, Heartbreaking Dawns Episode #2: Debt Original telecast: May 21, 2013 Guest expert: Larry Winget Businesses: Sky Fitness 24/7, Mystery Brewing, Dirty Girl Disposal