How Anyone Can Invest in the Change They Want to See in the World with Marcia Dawood
About this episode
Marcia Dawood discusses how anyone can invest in meaningful ideas and innovations, emphasizing the unique strengths of women investors.
What if your money could do more than sit in a retirement account? This month on Smart Women Talk, we’re joined by Marcia Dawood, global leader in angel investing and author of Doing Good While Doing Well, for a conversation that will completely change how you think about investing. Marcia breaks down what angel investing actually is (no finance degree required), why women are uniquely wired to be exceptional investors, and how anyone—yes, even with as little as $100—can invest in ideas, founders, and innovations they care about. You’ll learn: What angel investing really means (and how it’s different from Shark Tank) Why women founders receive only ~2% of venture capital—and how that can change How to start investing with your values, not just your wallet Creative ways to invest using donor-advised funds, IRAs, and equity crowdfunding Simple, low-risk first steps to explore this world without feeling overwhelmed If you’ve ever wanted your money to reflect what matters most to you, this episode is a must-listen. Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor and national leader in expanding women’s access to capital, now championing a bold new message with her forthcoming book…
Topics covered
- angel investing
- women in finance
- impact investing
- venture capital
- financial empowerment
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