Democratising Angel Investment: How Anyone Can Become an Investor

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by Marcia Dawood, an expert in angel investment and author of Do Good While Doing Well. They discuss the shift from traditional investment approaches to those that combine profit with purpose, driving sustainable growth and innovation. The conversation highlights how business leaders can become active investors, while addressing myths around angel funding and the growing accessibility of diverse investment opportunities. They also explore the growing number of innovative financial products, small businesses can tap into and the role of women in closing funding gaps. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone curious to understand how they can become more involved in supporting the growth and success of other small and scaling businesses.

Also in this episode:
The historical exclusivity in investment is now shifting toward more democratic participation, allowing a broader array of individuals to become investors.
Angel investing is not just for the wealthy; platforms today enable fractional investments, making supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses accessible at different levels.
Women and other historically marginalised investors can play a pivotal role in resolving funding inequities by participating actively as investors.

About Marcia
Marcia Dawood is the author of Do Good While Doing Well, TEDx speaker, Podcast host, and an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors. She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.


Connect with Marcia
LinkedIn:   / marciadawood  
Website: https://www.marciadawood.com/
Buy the book - Do Good While Doing Well: https://bit.ly/3yxekKD
Watch Marcia’s TEDx Talk:    • Do Good While Doing Well | Marcia Dawood |...  

Timestamp
0:00 - Investing in Change: Merging Money and Meaning
2:28 - Empowering Women Through Angel Investing and Financial Inclusion
11:32 - The Evolution of Investment Accessibility and Mindset Shift
13:20 - Empowering Women by Simplifying Complex Processes
14:39 - Demystifying Angel Investing for Positive Change
17:15 - Rethinking Investment: From Philanthropy to Entrepreneurial Strategies
20:27 - Finding Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Local Communities
21:55 - Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Investments
24:10 - Empowering Women to Invest Through Real-Life Entrepreneur Pitches
27:20 - Demystifying Angel Investment and the Importance of Diversification
30:48 - The Risks and Rewards of Angel Investing
31:11 - Emotional and Financial Rewards of Diversified Investments
33:59 - Expanding Networks and Innovation Through Angel Investing
37:23 - Merging Money and Meaning Through Investment and Business Leadership


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