Sara Razavi Featured on Renegade Capital Podcast

Working Solutions CEO Sara Razavi was recently featured on the Renegade Capital podcast’s episode, "Mergers & Mission: The Strategy Behind Longevity." Renegade Capital features conversations with leaders who challenge the exclusive norms of traditional financial systems. The podcast covers topics ranging from impact investing and philanthropic giving to community lending and diversity in finance.

In conversation with hosts and industry leaders Andrea Longton, Ebony Perkins, and Leah Fremouw, Sara challenges conventional thinking about organizational sustainability and offers a fresh perspective on planning for lasting impact in the community finance sector. Together, they discuss how mission-driven organizations can view mergers, acquisitions, and exit plans as strategic tools for sustainability rather than as signs of failure. While discussions about organizational succession or consolidation can feel uncomfortable—even taboo—Sara argues that leaders should think proactively about these options when planning their organization's future, particularly as the CDFI industry navigates an evolving landscape of funding challenges, regulatory changes, and shifting community needs.

Listen to the full conversation to learn more about Sara's perspective on strategic planning, organizational longevity, and building institutions that serve communities for generations to come. The episode is available on all major podcast platforms.