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The Angel Next Door Podcast

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The Angel Next Door podcast is a show about how people got started investing in startup companies. Hosted by Marcia Dawood, member of the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee and Chair Emeritus of the board of the Angel Capital Association, the professional organization of angel investors across the US and globally. If you want to see change in the world you have to create it, invest in it or be it! Tune in to hear stories of what angel investing is, who does it and why!

Marcia is Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the global professional society for angel investors. She is a founding member and current chair of the ACA’s Growing Women’s Capital Group, which is building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies. Learn more about her story here!

Recent Podcasts

Using the Five T’s Framework for Smart Angel Investing
Have you ever wondered what it takes to support and nurture the next big idea in entrepreneurship? In this captivating episode of...
From Writing to Publishing a Book – A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Marcia’s Journey
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a book to life, especially one centered around the dynamic world of entrepreneurship?This...
From TEDx Talk to Writing a Book – A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Marcia’s Journey
This episode of The Angel Next Door podcast is a special edition of Minutes with Marcia. In this episode, Marcia shares a...
Women Empowering Women: The Power of Networking and Collaboration in Investing
Have you ever considered how women can leverage their influence and resources to drive impactful changes in entrepreneurship and investing? In this...
Three Takeaways as We Approach Our Podcast’s Third Year
This episode of The Angel Next Door podcast is a special edition of Minutes with Marcia. In this episode, Marcia reflects on...
Demystifying Life Science Investing
What are the unique hurdles that entrepreneurs encounter in the complex field of life sciences? In this episode of The Angel Next...
Four Reasons start-ups fail and one of them is NOT money
Is creating a successful startup more about the product or the connection with your customers? This intriguing question sets the stage for...
Navigating the AI Landscape: Exciting Opportunities and Strategies for Investors
Are you an angel investor looking to navigate the AI landscape and make strategic investment decisions?In this episode of The Angel Next...
A Vision for America’s Small Businesses
Learn about the world of entrepreneurship and the power of small businesses in the United States.In this episode of The Angel Next...
Using Philanthropic Capital to invest in For-profit Companies
How can philanthropic capital be used to drive investments in for-profit companies, particularly those led by underrepresented founders?In the latest episode of...