In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Marcia Dawood, author, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and early-stage investor. Together they explore Marcia's mission to transform angel investing from an exclusive club into an accessible pathway for everyday people to fund innovation and create positive change.
Key themes include:
- Marcia's journey from corporate finance to passionate advocate for investment democratization
- The untapped potential of platforms like Wefunder, Republic, and StartEngine
- Building a personal investment thesis that aligns with your values
- The critical importance of community and collaboration in angel investing
- How equity crowdfunding is reshaping who gets to be an investor
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:37 Meet Marcia Dawood: Author, Speaker, and Investor
01:09 Democratizing Angel Investing
01:28 FreshBooks: The Accounting Solution
02:20 Marcia's Journey into Angel Investing
05:32 Understanding Angel Investing
07:58 Equity Crowdfunding Explained
12:52 Building a Personal Investment Thesis
19:29 The Power of Community in Angel Investing
22:36 Show Her the Money: The Documentary
24:10 A Great Cause and Personal Involvement
24:59 Introducing Relay Financial
25:48 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Female Funding
30:08 Encouraging Audacity and Confidence
33:13 Angel Investing Demystified
37:51 Resources and Recommendations for Aspiring Investors
39:33 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action
Connect & Learn More
Here's how you can engage with Marcia's work:
Website: www.marciadawood.com
Connect with Fearless Foundry:
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Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
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