Investing in the Change You Want to See in the World with Marcia Dawood

In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Marcia Dawood, author, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and early-stage investor. Together they explore Marcia"s mission to transform angel investing from an exclusive club into an accessible pathway for everyday people to fund innovation and create positive change. Key themes include:Marcia"s journey from corporate finance to passionate advocate for investment democratizationThe untapped potential of platforms like Wefunder, Republic, and StartEngineBuilding a personal investment thesis that aligns with your valuesThe critical importance of community and collaboration in angel investingHow equity crowdfunding is reshaping who gets to be an investor 00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless 00:37 Meet Marcia Dawood: Author, Speaker, and Investor 01:09 Democratizing Angel Investing 01:28 FreshBooks: The Accounting Solution 02:20 Marcia"s Journey into Angel Investing 05:32 Understanding Angel Investing 07:58 Equity Crowdfunding Explained 12:52 Building a Personal Investment Thesis 19:29 The Power of Community in Angel Investing 22:36 Show Her the Money: The Documentary 24:10 A Great Cause and Personal Involvement 24:59 Introducing Relay Financial 25:48 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Female Funding 30:08 Encouraging Audacity and Confidence 33:13 Angel Investing Demystified 37:51 Resources and Recommendations for Aspiring Investors 39:33 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action Connect & Learn More Here"s how you can engage with Marcia"s work: Website: www.marciadawood.com Instagram Connect with Fearless Foundry: Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.