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

The Power of Franchising: Dawn Lafreeda’s Road to Owning 72 Denny’s
What does it take to turn a humble beginning into a thriving empire? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast,...
100th Episode Special: Empowering Women in Venture Capital with Catherine Gray
Ever wondered what it really takes to break into the world of venture capital, especially as an underrepresented entrepreneur or an emerging...
Philanthropy Meets Startup Investing: A New Approach to Funding Innovations
Have you ever considered the possibilities that arise when philanthropic capital is directed towards funding startup companies? In this episode of The...
NasaClip’s Fundraising Journey: Integrating Crowdfunding with Traditional Methods
What does it take to transition from being a dedicated emergency medicine physician to a groundbreaking entrepreneur? In this thought-provoking episode of...
Navigating Franchising Challenges and Opportunities with Domineca Neal
Are You Ready to Invest in Your Dreams?What does it take to transform a vision into a sustainable business and eventually into...
Lisa Gable Discusses AI, Culture, and Secrets to Successful Organizational Turnarounds
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn around a failing organization or to drive remarkable change in business, government, and...
Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Women’s Health with Economist Mark Gannott
Have you ever wondered what it takes for a startup, particularly in a niche field like women's health, to secure the necessary...
AI Evolution, Data Sovereignty, and the Future of AI & Tech
Have you ever wondered what the future of entrepreneurship looks like in a world where artificial intelligence can take on the roles...
Hard-Won Lessons in Tech Transfer and Long Sales Cycles by Tricia Compas-Markman
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a groundbreaking idea into a successful startup, especially in the face of seemingly...
Transforming Workplace Culture with Inclusion with Gena Cox
What if the key to a successful startup lies not just in its venture's brilliance but in its workplace's inclusivity? In this...