Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves as the vice-chair on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors.
She is the author of the award-winning book 'Do Good While Doing Well, Invest for Change, Reap Financial Rewards, and Increase Your Happiness'. She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary 'Show Her the Money'.
A TEDx speaker and the host of the award-winning Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
Previously, Marcia worked in sales, marketing, and operations for Kaplan Education for over sixteen years. She received an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Marcia currently splits her time between New York City and North Carolina with her husband, Izzy, and she feels lucky to be the stepmom to three amazing sons.
We cover the following:
02:21 The evolution of angel investing
02:43 Investment strategies and diversification
04:01 Equity crowdfunding and philanthropic investments
07:46 Women in investing and healthcare
10:58 Evaluating deals and overcoming bias
14:56 Impact investing
19:49 Challenges and support for startups
22:31 Valuation, portfolio construction, and dilution
29:22 Exit strategies and economic conditions
34:03 The future of angel investing and alternative models
36:32 Encouraging more women to invest
38:18 Conclusion
