How Cherub Connects Investors and Founders for Better Angel Outcomes
About this episode
Marcia Dawood interviews Jaclyn Johnson about her journey in angel investing and the challenges in fundraising for founders.
What drives someone to make their very first investment in a company that becomes a unicorn, and how can others follow suit? In this episode, host Marcia Dawood sits down with Jaclyn Johnson—serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder of Cherub—to unpack her journey from building and selling companies to becoming a prolific dealmaker and innovator in the fundraising space. Jaclyn Johnson shares her candid story, beginning with her initial leap into angel investing and continuing through her experience with high-profile exits and the founding of Cherub. The conversation also explores the challenges founders face today in fundraising, why many potential angels remain on the sidelines, and how Cherub is transforming access and simplicity for both founders and investors. This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how successful angels think, discover what’s changing in startup investing, or get inspired to start your own journey as an investor or founder. It’s packed with practical wisdom and fresh perspectives on how to build a more inclusive and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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