Investing with Impact: How Everyday Women Build Wealth, Break Barriers & Change the Game

In this episode of Unlimited Horizons, IAW President Megan Bozzuto welcomes Karen Rands, visionary leader and founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. Karen is on a mission to inspire and equip 500,000 people to become Compassionate Capitalists—investing in private companies for Purpose, Passion, and Profit. With decades of experience in angel investing, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Karen is a leading authority on building wealth by supporting small businesses that solve big problems. 💬 "You don't have to be a millionaire to think like one or invest like one." — Karen Rands Together, Megan and Karen discuss: What it means to be a Compassionate Capitalist—and how anyone can invest for impact, not just the wealthy How women can overcome barriers to funding, scale their businesses, and close the wealth gap The rise of equity crowdfunding and how everyday investors are disrupting the status quo of wealth creation Why keeping your corporate job can be a powerful foundation while you invest or grow your business How resilience, reinvention, and community are key to building real wealth and changing who gets funded Karen shares her personal journey through the Great Recession, the lessons she learned about starting over, and her passion for democratizing access to private equity. She offers actionable advice for women ready to take their first investment leap: start small, educate yourself, and invest in businesses you believe in. Whether you're an aspiring investor, a founder seeking funding, or simply curious about building wealth with purpose, this episode will inspire you to take action and join a movement that's changing the game for women and communities everywhere. 🔗 Connect with Karen: Website: https://karenrands.co Compassionate Capitalist Academy: https://academy.karenrands.co Podcast: The Compassionate Capitalist Show Books: - Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Secrets-Angel-Investing-Create/dp/0999181505/ - Inside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Secrets-Crowdfund-Investing-Generation/dp/0999181548/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrands/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenrands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen_rands/ Unlimited Horizons is produced by the International Association of Women (IAW), a global community dedicated to your growth, leadership, and connection. Learn more at www.iawomen.com.   Hosted by Megan Bozzuto, President of International Association of Women. Connect with Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbozz/