About SANDS Capital Funding
We help entrepreneurs, investors, and everyday borrowers access smart, personalized lending solutions with clarity, speed, and confidence.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Richard J. Sands, MBA, CLSSBB
Dr. Sands brings over two decades of leadership experience in strategic business development, process optimization, and financial services. As Founder & CEO of SANDS Capital Funding, he applies a proven track record across healthcare, academia, and capital markets to deliver clear, tailored funding strategies for entrepreneurs, investors, and growing enterprises. With a Ph.D. in Management and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Dr. Sands combines analytical precision with real-world business insight to help clients secure the capital they need to grow with confidence
I founded SANDS Capital Funding to simplify access to capital for entrepreneurs, investors, and everyday business owners who deserve clarity, speed, and trust in the lending process.
Key areas of Dr. Sands background
A Leader with Real-World Impact
Academic and Professional Credentials that Matter
Built to Serve Entrepreneurs and Investors
Key Aspect Below
A Leader with
Real-World
Impact
Dr. Richard J. Sands is a trusted leader in strategic finance, operational transformation, and business development. With more than two decades of experience spanning healthcare, higher education, insurance, and corporate consulting, Dr. Sands brings both the academic discipline and real-world insight necessary to guide individuals and businesses toward smarter financial solutions.
Professional
Credentials
that Matter
Dr. Sands holds a Ph.D. in Management with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Change, an MBA, and a BSM, and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
His executive experience includes leading multi-million-dollar optimization initiatives for organizations like Providence Health & Services, Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealth Group, as well as guiding emerging entrepreneurs as a business.
Incorporating being a professor for National University, Los Angeles Pacific University and Capella University.
Built to Serve Entrepreneurs and Investors
Dr. Sands is also a licensed life and health insurance broker in California (Founded SANDS Insurance & Financial Services in 2004) and has held securities licenses including Series 6 and 63 (Registered Representative).
This unique combination of leadership, operational insight, and financial regulatory understanding positions him to not only advise, but truly empower, small business owners, real estate investors, and startups in need of capital.
We provide small businesses, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors with access to smart, flexible lending solutions. From SBA loans to equipment and specialty financing, our mission is to simplify funding so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
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14726 Ramona Avenue, Suite 400, Chino CA 91710
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