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The goal of every founder and investor is to get to an exit and reap the financial rewards of the risk taken with time and money to launch and build the company. Wealth is created when there is a successful exit - not when the company is started or through all the rounds of capital. Creating a successful exit is not always as easy as it may sound. Guests share their best practices and proven strategies to prepare and architect the sell of the company to a strategic acquirer or to the public in an IPO - Initial Public Offering.
May 5, 2025

How to Maximize the Value of Your Business Before You Sell – with Rob…

Episode Summary If you've ever thought about selling your business orinvesting in one that might be sold down the road, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show ,I sit down with Rob Levin,...

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April 7, 2025

The New ROI: Revenue, Opportunity & Impact with Serial Entrepreneur J…

What Happens After a 9-Figure Exit? You Keep Building. 💼💥 When you’ve exited a company for nine figures—what’s next? For Jon Gosier, the answer was simple: build again, smarter and bigger. In this episode of The Compassionate...

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March 24, 2025

Scaling a Business: Beyond Intuition to Predictable Growth with Jason…

Struggling to scale your business? Need growth capital but hitting roadblocks with banks, angels, or VCs? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs reach a plateau—not because of lack of effort, but because they’re missing the hid...

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March 10, 2025

Systematic Approach to Growing a Business at its Value with Stuart We…

Are you a founder experiencing feelings of stagnation, overwhelm, or difficulty in growing your business? Are you an angel investor that is frustrated by your portfolio companies not reaching their milestones and growing. Wel...

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Jan. 28, 2025

ESOPs: A Compassionate Capitalist Approach with Kelly Finnell

Listen to learn how business raise capital through ESOPS. Karen Rands and Kelly Finnell delve into the complexities and benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). They discuss how ESOPs serve as a liquidity and owner...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Startup Finance & Growth Stage Capital with Eric Fi…

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and behind-the-scenes insights. Listen (or watch) as Karen Rands sits down with Eric Fiegoli...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Behavioral Analytics: The Hidden Driver of Business Success with Hugh…

Did you know a large percentage of the top performing S&P 500 companies are Founder led? Today's conversation revolves around behavioral insights in business and financial decision-making, featuring Karen Rands and guest Hugh...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Challenges of Scaling a Fintech Business after Devastating Loss as a …

Listen to Karen Rands and Surabhi Shenoy's lively conversation on this episode of Compassionate Capitalist Show as they talk about the double down on challenges Surabhi faced as a female founder of a tech company, bringing f...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Forecasting Future Workforce Needs (and Being Ready): Cary Sparrow's …

In today's conversation, Karen Rands will unpack the pivotal role statistics and wage data play in employment, the impact of the pandemic on labor markets, and the ongoing "Great Resignation." Her guest, Cary Sparrow will sha...

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May 30, 2024

Discovering Hidden Values in Business Acquisitions with Kevin Bieberh…

In this episode we are exploring the success principals of growing wealth through acquisition of business with hidden potential, and you’ll hear interesting and unexpected stories of the vibrant world of home textiles and com...

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April 12, 2024

Chris Reilly's Take on Angel Investing, VC, and Private Equity Levera…

Join Karen Rands on a deep dive with finance maven Chris Reilly where they unpack essential business strategies and financial modeling insights. Whether you’re an avid investor, a business owner, or just finance-curious, this...

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April 8, 2024

Democratizing Hedge Funds: Making Institutional Strategies Accessible…

Intro: Listen to this captivating episode featuring a trailblazer in the world of investing, Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited. With an impressive background, including a senior investment role at Bridgewater Associates, ...

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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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