In this episode, we welcome Marsha Daoud, an influential early-stage investor and advocate for diversity in entrepreneurship. Marsha shares her journey from being a newcomer to angel investing and becoming a recognized voice in the industry.
She discusses the evolution of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, the importance of teamwork in startups, and the emotional motivations behind angel investing. Join us as we explore the challenges and rewards of investing in innovative companies and how anyone can participate in this transformative process.
Chapters:
(02:45) Invited to an angel investing meeting back in 2012
(04:12) Marcia discusses the connection between entrepreneurship and angel investing
(06:15) What do angels look for before they invest in an entrepreneur's business
(10:55) Common pitfalls that angel investors fall into
(19:47) The important for entrepreneurs to find funding early on
(22:24) Crowdfunding is a great place to fundraise when you're starting a company
(27:06) Human nature can sometimes get political when investing in business
(30:59) Less than 2% of venture capital funding goes to female founders
(36:43) Angel investing and entrepreneurship
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BLU Scholarship:https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP
Marcia Dawood bio:
Marcia Dawood is on a mission to empower and educate everyone to realize their potential to invest in positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
Marcia is an advisor to the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Committee, a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the global professional society for angel investors.
Author of Do Good While Doing Well, TEDx speaker, and the host of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over 50 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.
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