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The Silver Tsunami Investment Opportunity: Senior Living Trends & Aging Economy Insights with Jerry Vinci
May 26, 2026

The Silver Tsunami Investment Opportunity: Senior Living Trends & Agi…

The Silver Tsunami Investment Opportunity: Senior Living Trends & Aging Economy Insights with Jerry VinciThe aging population is creating one of the largest economic shifts of our time — but most investors are unprepared. In this episode, Karen Rands sits down with senior living strategist Jerry Vi…

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If AI Can’t Find You, Angel Investors Won’t Either: The New Visibility Economy
April 28, 2026

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…

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The Science of Founder Success: How Angel Investors Can Predict Winners Early
April 13, 2026

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…

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Unlocking Capital: Innovative Strategies for Business Growth - with Scott Boruff
Feb. 4, 2026

Unlocking Capital: Innovative Strategies for Business Growth - with S…

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...

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Franchise Investing: Both Sides of the Table with Daniel Collins
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...

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Understanding Financial Bubbles: Lessons from History with Venture Capitalist Aman Verjee
Jan. 19, 2026

Understanding Financial Bubbles: Lessons from History with Venture Ca…

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...

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The Franchise Revolution: Building Wealth with Proven Systems with Cliff Nonnenmacher
Jan. 13, 2026

The Franchise Revolution: Building Wealth with Proven Systems with Cl…

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...

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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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Decoding Accredited Investor Rules with Erik Nelson
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...

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Innovating Capital Access with Alan Kadish
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 ...

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