Karen Rands - Compassionate Capitalist

Many founders pour all their energy into running a successful crowdfunding campaign, but once the capital comes in, they make the same costly mistake: they stop engaging the very community they worked so hard to build.In this episode, I sit down with Joey Hayes to unpack what really happens after the raise and why so many entrepreneurs lose momentum once the campaign closes. Joey shares insights from investing in more than 60 crowdfunded startups, breaking down why founders struggle with post-campaign strategy, how to activate their investor community, and the simple habits that make raising the next round dramatically easier.If you have ever launched a crowdfunding campaign or plan to raise capital, this conversation will show you how to turn your crowd into a long-term strategic asset and not just a one-time source of money.TakeawaysPost-campaign strategies are crucial for maintaining momentum.Many founders fail to engage their investor community after a raise.Investors want to help but often don't know