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Hosted by ICAN's Nicolas Morgan and Dara Albright, this series features conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers who, in the face of regulatory hurdles, are developing creative solutions to democratize financial opportunity. We explore practical approaches to navigating complex regulatory landscapes while fostering innovation and inclusion in the financial ecosystem. From crowdfunding platforms to blockchain applications, Capital Ideas provides insights into how determined visionaries are reshaping the future of investing and capital formation for all Americans.

Episodes

  1. OCT 22

    Capital Ideas 34: Web3’s Gateway to Private Capital for Retail Investors

    Can everyday investors finally access the wealth-building power of private markets? EquiDeFi CEO Mohit Bhansali says yes—and he’s building the infrastructure to make it happen. In this episode, Mohit explains how tokenization, compliance automation, and investor education are opening doors Wall Street has kept closed for decades.

    36 min

  2. OCT 9

    Capital Ideas 33: Crypto-Qualified — The New Standard for Financial Advisors

    Many financial advisors are falling behind as digital assets go mainstream. In this episode of Capital Ideas, DACFP CEO Don Friedman joins to explain how his organization is bridging the crypto knowledge gap through a first-of-its-kind advisor certification — empowering professionals to better serve clients and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

    22 min

  3. SEP 2

    Capital Ideas 32: Inflation, Regulation, and the Fight for America’s Small Businesses

    Inflation. Overregulation. Policy paralysis. Small business advocate Karen Kerrigan joins Capital Ideas to break down how Main Street entrepreneurs are navigating one of the toughest economic landscapes in recent memory—and what must change to unleash their full potential.

    29 min

  4. AUG 8

    Capital Ideas 31: Why We Can’t Trust Inflation Data, and How Blockchain Fixes It

    Stefan Rust, founder of Truflation, joins Capital Ideas to reveal how outdated inflation metrics from the U.S. government are distorting economic decisions—and how blockchain is rewriting the rules with real-time, transparent data that puts power back in the hands of the people.

    28 min

  5. AUG 1

    Capital Ideas 30: Can Retail Investors Catch the Unicorns Before They Fly?

    Andrew Benson, founder of Hill.com, joins Capital Ideas to discuss how his fintech platform is breaking down barriers to late-stage private investing—bringing access, liquidity, and opportunity to investors once shut out of the VC game.

    20 min

  6. JUL 16

    Capital Ideas 29: The Future of Accredited Investing—Wall Street Access for All

    Why are most Americans locked out of the best investment opportunities? Dina Ellis Rochkind—JOBS Act architect and Capitol Hill veteran—joins us to unpack the bipartisan push to modernize accredited investor laws. With deep insights from decades in Congress and the private sector, she reveals how today’s rules are holding back innovation, and what it will take to finally open Wall Street’s doors to Main Street. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about financial freedom, inclusion, and the future of capital access.

    26 min

  7. JUN 25

    Capital Ideas 28: The Real Reasons Crowdfunding Works—and Why the SEC Missed Them

    Crowdfunding pioneer Woodie Neiss joins Capital Ideas to dissect the SEC’s latest report on Reg CF—and explain why incomplete data is distorting the narrative around this growing market. From faulty filings to missed investor signals, Neiss reveals what the SEC overlooked and how his team’s real-time data tells a radically different story.

    32 min

  8. MAY 15

    Capital Ideas 27: Can $12K Beat Wall Street? Paul Lovejoy’s 366-Day Crowdfunding Challenge Says Yes

    Financial advisor Paul Lovejoy reveals how Depression-era regulation still controls today’s markets—favoring institutional giants while restricting everyday investors. From the accredited investor barrier to Reg A+ pauses that block continuous investing, Paul breaks down the systemic flaws and shares how his year-long crowdfunding experiment unlocked new pathways for Main Street investors to take back control.

    28 min

  9. APR 28

    Capital Ideas 26: Inside the Newsmax IPO and How Reg A + Can Democratize Wall Street

    Mark Elenowitz of Digital Offering reveals how they helped redefine IPOs with the historic Newsmax Reg A+ offering. Learn how community-driven investing, smart regulation, and disciplined banking are changing capital markets for good.

    36 min

  10. APR 11

    Capital Ideas 25: Mark Hiraide on Unlocking Capital Access and Fixing Finder Rules

    In this episode of Capital Ideas, hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright sit down with Mark Hiraide—veteran securities attorney, former SEC enforcer, and the newest member of ICAN’s legal team. Hiraide brings decades of experience in securities law and a front-row seat to the evolution of capital markets, from small-cap IPOs in the '90s to the JOBS Act and beyond. He discusses his hands-on work shaping California’s crowdfunding rules and his new role evaluating federal reforms aimed at expanding investor access and streamlining capital formation. Highlights include:  Why the outdated treatment of “finders” is stifling startups—and how pending legislation could fix it What Congress is getting right (and wrong) in the next wave of JOBS Act-inspired reforms The promise and pitfalls of Reg A+ and efforts to unlock secondary markets How modernizing accredited investor rules could truly democratize investment With bipartisan energy building on Capitol Hill, Hiraide lays out what’s at stake—and how ICAN plans to shape the future of market access.

    19 min
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Hosted by ICAN's Nicolas Morgan and Dara Albright, this series features conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers who, in the face of regulatory hurdles, are developing creative solutions to democratize financial opportunity. We explore practical approaches to navigating complex regulatory landscapes while fostering innovation and inclusion in the financial ecosystem. From crowdfunding platforms to blockchain applications, Capital Ideas provides insights into how determined visionaries are reshaping the future of investing and capital formation for all Americans.

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