David Weild—former NASDAQ Vice Chair and architect of the JOBS Act—issues a blunt warning: America’s capital markets are broken. In this episode, Weild unpacks how a rigged IPO system is stifling innovation, especially in AI, and what it’ll take to fix it.

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.

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.

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.

Stefan Rust, founder of Truflation, joins Capital Ideas to reveal how outdated inflation metrics from the U.S. government are distorting economic decisions—and how blockchain is rewriting the rules with real-time, transparent data that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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.