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

Women Investing in Women: How Shalini Vadhera Blends Beauty, Biotechnology, and Space Innovation
What does it mean to truly disrupt an industry—and can one entrepreneur’s vision connect beauty, empowerment, and even space exploration? In this...
Reimagining Money: Women’s Vision and Values at the Center of Wealth Conversations
What does it really take to turn your vision into reality as an entrepreneur—and how do our early experiences shape the leaders...
Community, Mindset, and Wealth: Inside the Millionaire Playbook Experience
What does it mean to truly build a business—and a life—on your own terms, rather than just following society’s rules? In this...
Anthony Scaramucci on What’s Next for Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Traditional Banks
What does it take for an entrepreneur to recognize—and embrace—a groundbreaking technological innovation, especially when skepticism is the initial reaction? In this...
Savvy Tax Strategies for Building Wealth and Minimizing Liabilities
What’s the secret to building financial resilience as an entrepreneur—and how do you make sure you’re never caught off guard by life’s...
Marble Collective: Building Digital Legacy and Lasting Impact for Women
What does it take to turn personal adversity into a transformative entrepreneurial vision? On this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast,...
Year End Wrap Up Part 2
In this special episode, Marcia reflects on the biggest themes, turning points, and lessons from the back half of 2025. This season,...
Year End Wrap Up Part 1
In this special episode, we revisit the most compelling themes and insights from the first half of the year on the Angel...
The Art and Science of Storytelling in Startup Fundraising with Jessica Mastors
What makes a founder’s story truly unforgettable—and why does it matter when pitching to investors? This episode of The Angel Next Door...
Building Your Family’s Owner’s Manual: Managing Assets, Investments, and Memories
What happens when entrepreneurial success results in a web of investments, assets, and stories that grew too complex for any one person...