The Angel Next Door Podcast

Marcia Dawood headshot

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

Celebrity Collaborations in Business: Halle Berry’s Partnership with JoyLux
What does it take for a founder to break new ground in an industry full of barriers and taboos? This episode of...
The Secret to Growing Unicorns: Pocket Sun’s Strategy for Investing in Future Giants
What does it take to carve a space in the entrepreneurial world when you begin feeling like an outsider? Pocket Sun, co-founder...
Turning Customers into Investors and Transforming Start-up Financing
How does crowdfunding fit into a startup's fundraising strategy? In this intriguing episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood...
Insights from a Five-Time Exited Entrepreneur on Investing in Future Innovation
What does it take to not only start a company but to grow it into something truly impactful, not just once but...
Discovering the Essential Traits of Successful Founders
What truly sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest? Is it creativity, resilience, or perhaps a unique blend of traits that allows...
Navigating Exit Strategies and Unlocking Wealth Management Secrets
What drives a successful entrepreneur to leave the security of a lucrative role after a major acquisition and start something new from...
Fueling Innovation: The Role of Angel Investors in Economic Growth
What drives economic growth? In this engaging episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we explore the crucial role of angel investors...
The Power of the Purse: Women and the Future of Wealth
How does a woman navigate and succeed in the traditionally male-dominated world of Wall Street? In this episode of The Angel Next...
Exploring Unique Exit Strategies Using Employee Stock Ownership Plans
What if the path to successful entrepreneurship isn't just about finding a compelling market idea, but also about crafting an intentional exit...
Empowering Entrepreneurs by Shifting Money Mindsets
What drives an entrepreneur to turn personal adversity into impactful ventures? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we explore...