Startup Tips - Raising Capital Topics
Entrepreneurs must master raising capital for every stage of their business: from launch to growth. The strategies to successfully raise capital vary based on the type of business, stage, industry and value proposition to a target market. Sources vary from the 'crowd', defined as customers, community, and investors at large across the geographic spectrum, to the angel investor > venture capital capital supply chain, and growth stage capital for non-hightech businesses that can tap private equity funds and high net-worth family offices. Karen shares her insights and invites guests to share their journey as founders or as their source for capital.
If AI Can’t Find You, Angel Investors Won’t Either: The New Visibilit…
This conversation is for founders, growth-stage CEOs, executive teams, and investors who understand that building a successful company today requires more than a strong product and steady revenue.In the AI era, visibility has become a strategic asset.The companies attracting capital, gainin…
The Science of Founder Success: How Angel Investors Can Predict Winne…
The Science of Founder Success: How Angel Investors Can Predict Winners EarlyWhy do some startups break through while others collapse—even when they have funding, a strong product, and a real market opportunity?That’s the question explored in this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Sho…
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...
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 ...
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...
The Art of Pitching: How to Win Over Investors
In today’s episode of The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show, I team up with Erik Nelson, President of Coral Capital, Mountain Share Transfer, and Sterling Holdings, for a deep dive into one of the most mission-critical skills fo...
Mastering Video Communication for Founders - with Alfred Poor
In this episode, I sit down with communication expert Alfred Poor to talk about a skill every entrepreneur needs but only few truly master - how to show up and stand out on video. Whether you are pitching to investors, leadin...
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 ...
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...
Master Your Communication with Investors, Customers, and Teams with K…
The Key to Powerful Conversations That Drive Success As a founder, you’re always communicating—whether you’re hiring, pitching to investors, or navigating tough conversations with employees or the media. But are you using int...
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...