The New Path to Small Business Finance Podcast

As we approach the end of 2025, the investment and recovery landscape continues to evolve in response to both challenges and opportunities. Today, December 28, 2025, we examine three critical areas where capital allocation strategies are making a difference: community … Weekly Newsletter – December 28, 2025 Read More »

December 21, 2025 – This week’s capital markets are showcasing three distinct but interconnected trends reshaping investment landscapes. Private equity firms are accelerating their push into defense and aerospace, fintech giant PayPal is making a strategic move toward traditional banking, … Weekly Newsletter – December 21, 2025 Read More »

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 … Weekly Newsletter – December 14, 2025 Read More »

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 … Weekly Newsletter – December 8, 2025 Read More »

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 … Weekly Newsletter – November 30, 2025 Read More »

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 … Weekly Newsletter – November 23, 2025 Read More »