Gaining access to capital markets isn't easy for small and minority-owned businesses, but one man is working to change that. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Joe Cecala, founder of The Dream Exchange, about his mission to open up access to capital for all. Joe discusses why small-cap IPOs have dwindled in recent years, how proposed legislation could make it easier to start a venture exchange, and the process of building an entire stock exchange from scratch. For business owners and investors alike, you won't want to miss this fascinating episode of Financial Freestyle.

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