In this episode, Marcia Dawood, angel investor, Chair Emerita of the Angel Capital Association, and author of the recent bestselling book, "Do Good While Doing Well", discusses her journey into the world of angel investing and the critical lessons she’s learned along the way.
Tune in to listen to her accessible and friendly perspectives on:
- How to tell if your business is scalable
- How to develop a credible market size estimate that investors will buy
- Pros and cons of going it alone versus finding a team
- How to pitch even a highly technical idea so investors get excited
- How to ensure you're building a product that has real buyers
- How to handle financial projections and models, especially if you're a nonfinancial founder
- How to tell if crowdfunding is the right path for your startup
- How to find, connect with and evaluate potential investors for your startup
- How to say no to investors who aren't a good fit for you or your startup
- Actionable tips for effective investor outreach you can implement tomorrow
and much more!
