Angel Investing, Crowdfunding & Startup Capital Insights
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Join host Karen Rands, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of hands-on experience, as she explores Angel Investing, Business Growth, and Wealth Creation strategies with her guests.
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Feb. 4, 2026
Unlocking Capital: Innovative Strategies for Business Growth - with Scott Boruff
You’ve been sold a lie: going public is “easy.” File some papers, raise some money, and voilà—you’re trading shares. Not even close. In this episode, Scott and I break down what really drives successful capital raises and pub...
Jan. 26, 2026
Franchise Investing: Both Sides of the Table with Daniel Collins
You've been sold a lie about franchising. Everyone thinks it's the safe bet, proven system, established brand, guaranteed success. Just sign and watch the money roll in, right? Wrong. In this episode, Dan Collins and I tear a...
Jan. 19, 2026
Understanding Financial Bubbles: Lessons from History with Venture Capitalist Aman Verjee
The Bubble Question: Are You Investing or Gambling? Every generation believes this time is different—until the bubble bursts. From tech stocks to crypto, markets have a long history of swinging between irrational euphoria and...
Jan. 13, 2026
The Franchise Revolution: Building Wealth with Proven Systems with Cliff Nonnenmacher
The Great Debate: Build from Scratch or Buy the System? Most entrepreneurs face a fork in the road: Do you spend years building a brand from the ground up, or do you leverage a proven system to leapfrog the struggle? This epi...
Dec. 12, 2025
From Myths to Millions: The Truth About Angel Investing with Karen Rands
Most people think angel investing is risky and only for the ultra-wealthy, but the real myth is believing you can’t build wealth backing the right entrepreneurs. Karen Rands clears the confusion, showing how everyday people c...
Dec. 3, 2025
The Crowdfunding Mistake Founders Keep Making with Joey Hayes
Many founders pour all their energy into running a successful crowdfunding campaign, but once the capital comes in, they make the same costly mistake: they stop engaging the very community they worked so hard to build. In thi...
Oct. 22, 2025
Decoding Accredited Investor Rules with Erik Nelson
Who really gets to invest, and why does it matter? In this episode, Erik Nelson and I unpack the evolving world of accredited investor definitions and investment rules. We explore how SEC regulations, income thresholds, and s...
Oct. 15, 2025
Innovating Capital Access with Alan Kadish
As I talk with entrepreneurs and investors, I often see how easily people overlook the power of strong investor relationships. It’s not just about getting funding, it’s about building trust that lasts. In this episode, I sit ...
Sept. 23, 2025
Building Wealth Through Compassion with Kevin Macho
What if your investment dollars could both generate steady returns and help solve one of society’s biggest crises? In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show , I sit down with Kevin Macho to explore how addiction re...
Sept. 17, 2025
Crypto, the IRS, and the Hidden Tax Storm Ahead with Janna Scott
As I talk with entrepreneurs and investors, I’m often struck by how many people underestimate the risks tied to crypto investing, especially when it comes to taxes. Right now, the IRS has slowed down audits, but that doesn’t ...
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March 25, 2026
Welcome to the Compassionate Capitalist Hub: Angel Investing, Crowdfu…
Welcome to the Compassionate Capitalist Show — your trusted resource for angel investing, crowdfunding, and startup capital strategies.Hosted by Karen Rands, this platform is designed for investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who wa…