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Crowdfunding is relevant to both investors and entrepreneurs. It is the great democratization of the capital markets... for both sides of the coin:
Entrepreneurs to break free of the narrow gauntlet of capital --angel investor clubs to venture capitalist -- and be able to raise capital from their customers, stakeholders, mainstreet investors, wall street investors, individual investors and family offices.
Investors break free of the stereotype investing in stocks and real estate, and the neuvo - crypto - to learn to invest with impact and invest in a way that angels have for generations. Investing to put your money to work with a hardworking ambitious entrepreneur that is solving a problem you care about. Crowdfund Investor invest for passion, purpose and impact.
From Myths to Millions: The Truth About Angel Investing with Karen Rands
Dec. 12, 2025

From Myths to Millions: The Truth About Angel Investing with Karen Ra…

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...

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The Crowdfunding Mistake Founders Keep Making with Joey Hayes
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...

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Book Launch and Compassionalist Academy Reimagined with Karen Rands
Sept. 4, 2025

Book Launch and Compassionalist Academy Reimagined with Karen Rands

In this episode, I share how everyday people can grow wealth and create impact through equity crowdfunding. Drawing from my new book Inside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing: Follow Jane’s Journey, I break down the myths that ho...

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Raising Capital With Equity Crowdfunding Featuring Karl Dakin
Aug. 27, 2025

Raising Capital With Equity Crowdfunding Featuring Karl Dakin

Raising capital is one of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs. Many capital raising campaigns fail because founders fall into common traps. In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist™ show, I talk with Karl Dakin, Foun...

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REG A+ Revealed -- Breakthrough Strategy for Raising Capital and Investing in Pre-IPO Companies
July 15, 2025

REG A+ Revealed -- Breakthrough Strategy for Raising Capital and Inve…

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show , I dive deep into the world of Reg A+ equity crowdfunding, one of the most powerful yet misunderstood tools for democratizing wealth creation. Whether you're a retail inve...

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Bridging the Wealth Gap Through Crowdfunding – With Jenny Kassan
June 18, 2025

Bridging the Wealth Gap Through Crowdfunding – With Jenny Kassan

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show , I sit down with Jenny Kassan, a seasoned attorney, author, and president of the Crowdfunding Professional Association to discuss how crowdfunding can be a powerful tool t...

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The 4 W’s of Crowdfund Investing: What, Where, Who, & Why - with Karen Rands
May 26, 2025

The 4 W’s of Crowdfund Investing: What, Where, Who, & Why - with Kare…

In this episode, I dive into the core of what Compassionate Capitalism really means and that’s creating wealth for yourself while lifting up entrepreneurs in the process. One of the most powerful tools we have today to make t...

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Investomers & the Birth of Crowdfunding with Sherwood Neiss
April 14, 2025

Investomers & the Birth of Crowdfunding with Sherwood Neiss

What if your most passionate customers could also be your investors? That question sparked an entire movement—and helped reshape the future of early-stage finance. In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show , I sit ...

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How Reg A+ Can Transform Your Company's Fundraising Approach with Rick Jordan
May 17, 2024

How Reg A+ Can Transform Your Company's Fundraising Approach with Ric…

Today, we have an exciting and enlightening conversation with Rick Jordan, a cybersecurity expert, bestselling author, and host of the "All In with Rick Jordan" podcast. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of raisi...

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The Hope & Promise of An Urban Renaissance Revisited with Terrence Gallman
Aug. 8, 2023

The Hope & Promise of An Urban Renaissance Revisited with Terrence Ga…

What if there was a way to do what many have unsuccessfully tried and accomplish many think impossible: to invest in low- economic neighborhoods, benefit the community, and actually make money at the same time? In this case, ...

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Wefunder- Leading the Crowdfunding Industry - Committed to Equality to Create Wealth with Jonny Price
Aug. 1, 2023

Wefunder- Leading the Crowdfunding Industry - Committed to Equality t…

Jonny Price, VP of Banter at Wefunder, joins Karen Rands on this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ to discuss the evolution and impact of Crowdfunding to fuel equality and opportunity for founders and create wealt...

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