FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
October 9, 2024  

Empowering Change: New Article Spotlights the Impact of the Women’s Investor Forum on Shaping the Future of Early-Stage Investing

Today, the ACA has released a new white paper, “Empowering Change: Lessons from the Women’s Investor Forum.” Written by thought leaders Marcia Dawood, Sue Bevan Baggot and Angel Investor Foundation’s Katelynne Staehnke, the article sheds light on the significant outcomes of the Angel Capital Association’s (ACA) Women’s Investor Forum (WIF) events held in 2023 and 2024.

Shaping the Future of Early-Stage Investing  

The article delves into how the forums brought together angel investors, aspiring investors, and industry leaders to address gender and racial disparities in early-stage investing. With a particular emphasis on supporting women and BIPOC founders, the Women’s Investor Forum is championing actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape.

The authors discuss how the WIF focused on providing solutions to the structural challenges that women and minority entrepreneurs face when accessing capital. The events emphasized building accessible funding pathways while enabling investors to make an impact that balances positive societal change with strong financial returns.

Groundbreaking Insights from Industry Leaders  

Using data from the 2023 Office of Small Business Advocacy Report, the article highlights how these forums initiated critical conversations on transforming the investment ecosystem. Through keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and strategic planning, industry leaders shared insights on driving diversity, equity, and innovation within the sector.

 A Call for Continued Action  

Empowering Change: Lessons from the Women’s Investor Forum serves as a vital resource for investors, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are committed to reshaping the future of investing. 

Get the full white paper here.

For more information, please contact:  

Dannielle Stewart
Director of Marketing, (913) 894-4700, dstewart at angelcapitalassociation.org 

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About the Angel Capital Association (ACA) 

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is the professional association of global angel investors to offer education, best practices, data, public policy advocacy, and significant benefits and resources to its membership of more than 14,000 accredited investors, who invest individually or through its 250+ angel groups, accredited platforms, and family offices. Visit angelcapitalassociation.org.