The Angel Next Door Podcast

The Angel Next Door podcast is a show about how people got started investing in startup companies. Hosted by Marcia Dawood, member of the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, Chair Emeritus of the board of the Angel Capital Association, the professional organization of angel investors across the US and globally, and author of Do Good While Doing Well. If you want to see change in the world you have to create it, invest in it or be it! Tune in to hear stories of what angel investing is, who does it and why!

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  • • 10/31/24

    Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Women's Health with Economist Mark Gannott

    Have you ever wondered what it takes for a startup, particularly in a niche field like women's health, to secure the necessary funding to move forward and make a meaningful impact? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia Dawood sits down with Mark Gannott, who brings a unique blend of neuroscience, economics, and entrepreneurship to the table. From navigating the complex landscape of women's health financing to shedding light on economic modeling and network strategies, Mark's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of funding in highly specialized areas.

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    • 10/3/24

    Success Story: Transitioning from Physical Shops to Online Growth

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal experience into a thriving business? In this inspiring episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Jasmine Jones, a remarkable founder and CEO who channeled her life's experiences and challenges into creating a groundbreaking company. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in the power of resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

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    • 3/14/24

    Navigating Fundraising in Women's Health Tech

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to succeed as an underrepresented founder in the world of entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood engages in a riveting conversation with guest Alison Greenberg, the co-founder of Ruth Health, a virtual care platform for pregnancy and beyond.

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  • • 12/7/23

    Demystifying Femtech - Pioneering Breakthroughs and Transforming Women's Healthcare

    In the latest episode, Marcia welcomes guest Brittany Barreto, an expert in femtech and founder of FemHealth Insights, to discuss how femtech is revolutionizing women's health and empowering female founders to create solutions for a trillion-dollar market. Brittany Barreto is a scientist by training and a passionate advocate for women's health. With her background in molecular and human genetics, she shares her journey from being a nerdy geneticist to a successful entrepreneur in the femtech industry.

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    • 1/19/23

    Lyndsey Harper talks about the startup world and trying to solve an overlooked issue

    In this episode, Marcia sits down with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, a physician/OB-GYN who founded Rosy, a subscription-based women’s health app that delivers direct-to-consumer education and community in the women’s sexual health world, while providing anonymity to the user.

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