From Bankruptcy to Innovation Success: Howard Chang's Entrepreneurial Journey

The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ with Karen Rands

Don't Miss Howard Chang, CEO of JustBoardrooms and Chairman of theturnlab, as he brings a wealth of entrepreneurial insights and Angel Investor Strategies to the Compassionate Capitalist Show Audience. From his poignant personal experiences with bankruptcy and overcoming cancer to his innovative solution for underutilized real estate with Just Boardrooms, Howard's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Host Karen Rands digs into Howard's wealth of knowledge, exploring the increasing need for collaboration spaces, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of truly understanding your market fit. You won't want to miss Howard's candid discussion about the hardships he's faced, including personal tragedy, and his strategies for resilience. Together, Karen and Howard offer an enlightening dialogue on maintaining a successful business, the integral role of cash flow management, and the advantages of being a B Corp in today's marketplace. Tune in for an episode brimming with invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and a gripping story of adversity, recovery, and triumph.

5 Insights You Will Gain:

1. The Art of Storytelling in Branding
- The struggle that major companies face in crafting a consistent narrative
- Utilizing unused boardrooms for nurturing in-person collaborations post-Covid

2. The Journey of Just Boardrooms
- How Just Boardrooms emerged to address the lack of collaboration spaces
- Plans for expansion and success in 250 locations in 55 markets

3. Investment, Growth, and Resilience
- Howard's shift from self-funding to seeking an angel round of funding
- His emphasis on resilience through personal and professional setbacks

4. Cash Flow and Startup Success
- The importance of cash reserves and strategic debt financing
- Choosing the right investors and understanding the comprehensive business ecosystem

5. B Corp Values and Sustainable Business
- Integration of social values into the corporate culture for a sustainable future
- The increasing consumer appeal and economic advantages of B Corporations

Be sure to listen to the full episode to absorb the in-depth discussions on these topics, as Karen Rands and Howard Chang navigate through the multifaceted landscape of today's business world.

To learn more about Howard Chang and connect to his company JustBoardrooms or engage with the growth hack incubator/accelerator theturnlab, go to these links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardchang1/
JustBoardRooms: https://justboardrooms.com/booking/public/home
theturnlab: https://theturnlab.com/

Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation
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She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich. Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional business networks. About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/

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