As of December 14, 2025, we’re witnessing a profound economic divergence that affects businesses, investors, and communities alike. Today’s newsletter examines three interconnected trends: the concentration of venture capital in mega-rounds, the rise in crowdfunding for basic necessities, and the …
December 7, 2025 – Welcome to this week’s financial roundup where we examine three significant developments shaping the intersection of finance, technology, and philanthropy. Today, we explore the evolving M&A landscape in financial services, innovative funding approaches in insurtech, and …
November 30, 2025 – This month’s Capital Compass examines three distinct funding approaches entrepreneurs should consider in today’s landscape. From Kickstarter’s binary funding model that creates urgency and momentum, to Cook County’s targeted growth grants for established small businesses, to …
November 23, 2025 — Today’s financial landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating credit access, capital markets, and cost pressures. This newsletter examines three interconnected trends reshaping business finance: the rise of automated credit underwriting tools, record-breaking non-bank …
November 16, 2025 — In today’s fast-moving business environment, entrepreneurs are increasingly looking beyond traditional funding models to maintain control while securing necessary capital. This newsletter examines three complementary approaches to strategic funding: leveraging crowdfunding to preserve ownership, scaling through …
November 9, 2025 — In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, funding mechanisms and capital flows continue to reshape markets globally. From crowdfunding playbooks to emerging financial hubs and innovative product launches, this newsletter highlights three interconnected trends: the democratization of …
November 2, 2025 — As investment landscapes evolve, three distinct yet complementary opportunities are capturing attention in Q4: luxury real estate crowdfunding, strategic inventory financing, and farmland as an alternative asset class. Each offers unique capital deployment options with varying …
Happy Sunday, October 26, 2025! This week’s newsletter brings together important workplace etiquette guidelines, retirement planning innovations, and entertainment recommendations to help you balance professional priorities with personal interests. We’re exploring how to manage workplace fundraising effectively, examining cost-efficient retirement …
October 19, 2025 — Today’s financial landscape is evolving rapidly across multiple fronts, creating both challenges and opportunities. This edition examines three interconnected trends: how public banks are pivoting toward equity and patient capital, the concerning rise of grocery crowdfunding …
October 12, 2025 – Today’s newsletter explores three critical trends reshaping entrepreneurship and venture capital. We examine how sustainability-focused founders can build product-first companies, practical approaches to addressing gender imbalance in VC funding, and the shifting investment landscape for platform …