Ken Hubbard on MCA Investing, Capital Access, and Funding Smarter Growth | Modern Investing Podcast

Message the HostIn this episode, we sit down with Ken Hubbard, Partner at Salvare Fund, to unpack how he's transforming the world of merchant cash advance (MCA) investing. With a background as a serial entrepreneur and a sharp eye for alternative lending, Ken shares how he’s reshaping MCA structures to create more stable returns for investors—while empowering small businesses with smarter access to capital.Ken reveals how MCA investing, when done with discipline and innovation, can serve as a bridge for business owners during critical cash flow moments. But he also offers an important caveat: MCAs are a last-resort funding tool, not a first-choice strategy. For investors, his approach emphasizes due diligence, risk mitigation, and consistent returns through carefully structured deals.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Ken went from building businesses to building better financing toolsWhat makes MCA investing attractive—and how it can go wrong without the right guardrailsHow Salvare Fund structures MCAs to align investor interests with borrower successWhy capital access and investor protection don’t have to be at oddsStrategic insights for entrepreneurs planning to raise or exit“There’s nothing passive about smart investing—especially when it comes to alternative finance. But done right, it works.”This episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs exploring funding options and investors seeking yield beyond traditional fixed income. Whether you’re raising capital or allocating it, Ken’s perspective can help you avoid common pitfalls and pursue smarter financial outcomes.About Ken Hubbard: Ken Hubbard is a Partner at Salvare Fund, an innovative investment firm focused on merchant cash advance syndication. With a background in entrepreneurship and business building, Ken applies founder empathy and financial acumen to structure funding solutions that benefit both borrowers and investors. His work aims to modernize MCA investing through transparency, consistency, and strategic risk management.Click Here to Check Out Our Upcoming Online Investing EventsAbout Sidepocket:If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss. That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.To learn more, visit www.sidepocket.com