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

Navigating Funding Challenges: Cindy Gallop’s Insights as a Female Founder in Sex Tech
What does it take to turn a groundbreaking idea into a reality, especially when it challenges societal norms and confronts widely held...
Investing with Philanthropic Dollars Explained in 7 Minutes
What if your charitable donations didn’t just support causes—but actually helped build impactful businesses?In this episode of The Angel Next Door, host...
In Case You Missed It – A Recap with Marcia in Less than 5 Minutes
Have you ever considered how your financial mindset might impact your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode of the Angel Next Door Podcast,...
Shifting Financial Mindsets: Creating Wealth with Positive Energy
Have you ever wondered how your mindset could transform your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host...
Building an AI-Driven Fashion Company: Anya Cheng’s Secrets with Unique Data
Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to turn a groundbreaking idea into a successful business venture? On this episode of...
Unlocking Investment Mindsets: Money Conversations Everyone Should Be Having
Why do we hesitate to talk openly about money, and how can breaking this silence transform our financial futures? In this compelling...
Empowering Founders: Anne Maghas’s Approach to Building Successful Companies
What does it take to successfully navigate the transition from being an entrepreneur to a CEO while maintaining your company’s core values...
Building Impact Through Investment: Wendy Ryan Talks Leadership and Generational Wealth
Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a lasting legacy in the world of entrepreneurship? In this illuminating episode of...
Year-End Review 2024: Empowering Women and Strategic Investments – A Joint Episode with Venture F
The Angel Next Door Podcast: 2024 Year in ReviewOn this special, year-end episode, our host Marcia Dawood wraps up the year with...
Turning Conversations into Opportunities: Michelle Tillis Lederman on Effective Networking
Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to effortlessly connect with high-profile clients and seemingly land opportunities out of thin air?...