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Angel Investing Topics

Episodes in this category include both Karen's direct talks about angel investing and the angel investors she has worked with over many decades; and the insides secrets she shares in her best selling primer for investors seeking to learn how to succeed at angel investing: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.
Karen's guests in this category are 'super' angels, meaning they became angel investors after success as a founder or top industry executive, and share their lessons learned along the way. Some share how they started an angel group, or how they have amplified their impact with programs they started for founders and future angels.
From Blue-Collar to High-Tech: Renan Devillier’s Take on the Future of Manufacturing
March 20, 2024

From Blue-Collar to High-Tech: Renan Devillier’s Take on the Future o…

In this episode, Karen sits down with Renan Devillier, the dynamic founder and CEO of OSS Ventures. Together, they delve into the vital role of local production and community sourcing in industries such as quantum computing a...

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Building a $10 Million Legacy: Rashaun Williams’ Approach to Smart Investing
March 6, 2024

Building a $10 Million Legacy: Rashaun Williams’ Approach to Smart In…

Join your host Karen Rands and distinguished guest Rashaun Williams as they explore the depths of strategic investing, the importance of financial literacy, and the nuanced role financial advisors play in wealth accumulation....

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William Lam Discusses the Impact of Mental Programming on Entrepreneurs and Angel Investing
Jan. 2, 2024

William Lam Discusses the Impact of Mental Programming on Entrepreneu…

Today's episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to not only raise capital for their ventures but to transform their business strategy and mindset for unprecedented success. We dive deep into the nuances of long-term ve...

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Angel Investing: Minimizing Founder’s “Payroll Exit” Risks with Hall T Martin
Dec. 9, 2023

Angel Investing: Minimizing Founder’s “Payroll Exit” Risks with Hall …

In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen brings back a fan favorite from the vault to explain something she references often -- Hall Martin's strategy to It is a strategy he used to share the risk between a...

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Creating Wealth Investing in Renewable Energy with Mike Silvestrini of Energia
Oct. 3, 2023

Creating Wealth Investing in Renewable Energy with Mike Silvestrini o…

In this episode, we delve into the lucrative world of renewable energy investments, specifically focusing on the incredible potential of solar energy projects. Host Karen Rands is joined by Mike Silvestrini, the visionary beh...

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Media Tech Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist with Shachar Oren of Sound Media Ventures
Aug. 16, 2023

Media Tech Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist with Shachar Oren o…

Listen to Karen's interview of Shachar Oren, of Sound Media Ventures, as he shares his journey from boot strapped startup to successful exit to lead a Media Tech VC firm in Atlanta, GA. Karen first met Shachar nearly 2 decad...

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Master the Art of Pitching Investors with Donna Griffit on The Compassionate Capitalist Show
June 20, 2023

Master the Art of Pitching Investors with Donna Griffit on The Compas…

Donna Griffit, the Corporate Storyteller, joins Karen Rands on the Compassionate Capitalist Show to discuss the art and science of pitching investors. They delve into the essential elements of a pitch deck, including the visi...

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Investing in Self Storage: Stable, Growing, Profitable & Recession Proof with Jacob Vanderslice
June 13, 2023

Investing in Self Storage: Stable, Growing, Profitable & Recession Pr…

Focus of this episode: Educating about the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. Today we are going to talk about an asset class that is like real...

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Why NOW is the Right Time to Start Angel / Crowdfund Investing to Build Wealth
June 10, 2023

Why NOW is the Right Time to Start Angel / Crowdfund Investing to Bui…

Historically, 7 M Americans, with $75K more in income, invest in Real Estate. The rising cost of real estate and cost of money is pricing new investors out of the market. Crypto investing is all the rage, but it is so volatil...

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The Green Revolution: Investing in Climate Change Technologies for a Sustainable Future with Matt Ward
May 9, 2023

The Green Revolution: Investing in Climate Change Technologies for a …

During this interview, Karen and Matt discusses the importance of investing in climate change technologies and provides insights into how businesses can leverage these investments to make a positive impact on the environment....

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The Dream Journey: Entrepreneur to Angel Investor to VC with Brad Feld
May 5, 2023

The Dream Journey: Entrepreneur to Angel Investor to VC with Brad Feld

Brad Feld, the Co-Founder of Techstars, the Managing Director at Foundry VC Group https://foundry.vc/blog/ , and author of numerous books as part of the Startup Revolution series, the latest: Startup Boards ( https://feld.com...

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