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Fixing distorted inflation data, misguided monetary policy, and a widening gap between economic reality and government reports.

Andrew shares the origin story of Hill.com, explains how single asset funds and SPVs allow fractional access to unicorn-stage companies, and offers insight into the regulatory roadblocks keeping the private markets out of reach for most Americans. He calls out the outdated wealth requirements for accredited investor status, likening them to "modern-day redlining," and pushes for reform that reflects our digitally connected, information-rich age.

Now we are helping Ray fight one more SEC injustice: a professional bar that only ends when the SEC says it does, even though his “right to apply for reentry” began seven years ago. The SEC’s process for lifting bars is full of Catch-22 requirements, procedural traps for the unwary, and other impediments that make the right to apply for reentry “illusory” in the words of one former SEC Commissioner. We are fighting to change that.

ICAN Applauds House Passage of H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025 Proposed legislation would entrench outdated wealth-based barriers, limiting investor access and undermining needed reform, ICAN warns.

ICAN Flags H.R. 3394 as a Step Backwards for the Accredited Investor Rule Proposed legislation would entrench outdated wealth-based barriers, limiting investor access and undermining needed reform, ICAN warns.

Dina Ellis Rochkind, Counsel at Paul Hastings and a former key Senate staffer, joins Capital Ideas for an incisive conversation on the future of accredited investor standards. With nearly three decades of experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, and private sector advocacy, Dina offers unmatched insight into the policymaking process behind bills like the JOBS Act—and what’s coming next.

Hear from Woodie Neiss, one of the architects of the JOBS Act and a longtime data authority in the investment crowdfunding space.

We’re pleased to bring you the latest updates in this issue, including new developments in our ongoing construction of a legal bulwark against SEC overreach—and a critical look at H.R. 3394, a bill that threatens to take a major step backward in expanding access to America’s capital markets.

Paul Lovejoy, founder of Stakeholder Enterprise, shared his bold vision for democratizing wealth creation. His ambitious “Leap Year Portfolio” experiment—making 366 crowd-based investments in 366 days—offers a compelling case for rethinking how retail investors can access opportunities traditionally reserved for the elite.

n this episode of Capital Ideas, we sit down with Mark Elenowitz, Managing Director at Digital Offering, to explore how his firm is transforming the landscape of modern IPOs through the use of Regulation A+ (Reg A+). Known for spearheading the groundbreaking Newsmax IPO, Mark shares how the Newsmax IPO made history with the largest two-day opening gain in U.S. market history. Mark takes us behind the scenes of this historic deal.

Mark 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.

ICAN Welcomes Acclaimed Capital Formation Expert Mark Hiraide as Senior Legal Director & Policy Counsel

Approximately 40% of initial IPO filers fail to complete their transactions, often turning to private capital instead.

Former SEC Senior Counsel and Securities Law Experts Release Comprehensive SEC Reform Blueprint

Noonan discusses the evolving landscape of private markets and capital formation, including tokenization of real-world assets.

Hear how a college student became an "accredited investor" via Series 65 and RIA status only to come up against the SEC.

Row shares his insights on the challenges plaguing capital markets, the role of overregulation, and the opportunities for innovation.

Jennifer Schulp, Director of Financial Regulation Studies, Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at Cato Institute.

Bridging Traditional Finance and Cryptocurrency with H2cryptO’s George Kushner

Hear about Jasmin's efforts to promote financial access and empowerment of retail investors at her firm and on an SEC advisory committee.