Karen Rands is an economist by training and passion. In March 2019 she interviewed Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute at Auburn about his book The Skyscraper Curse and discussed the factor leading to his prediction, based on Austrian Business Cycle Theory, of an economic collapse in 2020. In the middle of a pandemic,
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The State of Angel Investing in the Midst of the COVID19 Pandemic
In an era of social isolation and financial uncertainty, are angel investors still investing? How are they sourcing deals and reviewing new opportunities? Are angel investors holding back like they did in 2009? Is the optimism in the market? Have the angel networks shifted their opportunity areas or changed the stage of opportunity they are seeking? Listen to learn
COVID 19 SBA Funding: The Role of a CFO in Getting Access to Capital
Karen kicks off this Compassionate Capitalist Podcast by talking about financing and leadership best practices for the small businesses during this time of economic and financial uncertainty to come out the other end stronger and better prepared grow your company and profits in 60 days. Karen first briefly covers the types of capital available through
The Future of Work – Curve Benders and the Impact of a Crisis on Business
As Investors and Entrepreneurs, it is hard to anticipate what a crisis, internally or externally, may have on the future of your business. Listen to hear Karen Rands and David Nour talk about how to anticipate and respond to business disrupters that can send your company, and your investments, into crisis. Change, creativity, and collaboration are the