In this episode of Fintech Fridays, host Craig Asano sits down with Marcia Dawood, an influential angel investor, author, and advisor who serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. Marcia shares her journey from her first angel investing meeting to becoming a key figure in the industry, supporting over 50 early-stage companies. The conversation dives into the differences between angel investing and venture capital, strategies for successful investments, and the evolving landscape of early-stage investing. Marcia also discusses her new book, Do Good While Doing Well, which guides readers through the balance of achieving financial returns while making a positive impact. Tune in to hear expert insights, the importance of fostering diverse investment ecosystems, and how new investors can start their journey with confidence.

In this episode of Fintech Fridays, host Craig Asano sits down with Marcia Dawood, an influential angel investor, author, and advisor who serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. Marcia shares her journey from her first angel investing meeting to becoming a key figure in the industry, supporting over 50 early-stage companies. The conversation dives into the differences between angel investing and venture capital, strategies for successful investments, and the evolving landscape of early-stage investing. Marcia also discusses her new book, Do Good While Doing Well, which guides readers through the balance of achieving financial returns while making a positive impact. Tune in to hear expert insights, the importance of fostering diverse investment ecosystems, and how new investors can start their journey with confidence.

In this episode of Fintech Fridays, host Craig Asano sits down with Marcia Dawood, an influential angel investor, author, and advisor who serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. Marcia shares her journey from her first angel investing meeting to becoming a key figure in the industry, supporting over 50 early-stage companies. The conversation dives into the differences between angel investing and venture capital, strategies for successful investments, and the evolving landscape of early-stage investing. Marcia also discusses her new book, Do Good While Doing Well, which guides readers through the balance of achieving financial returns while making a positive impact. Tune in to hear expert insights, the importance of fostering diverse investment ecosystems, and how new investors can start their journey with confidence.

In this episode of Fintech Fridays, host Craig Asano sits down with Marcia Dawood, an influential angel investor, author, and advisor who serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. Marcia shares her journey from her first angel investing meeting to becoming a key figure in the industry, supporting over 50 early-stage companies. The conversation dives into the differences between angel investing and venture capital, strategies for successful investments, and the evolving landscape of early-stage investing. Marcia also discusses her new book, Do Good While Doing Well, which guides readers through the balance of achieving financial returns while making a positive impact. Tune in to hear expert insights, the importance of fostering diverse investment ecosystems, and how new investors can start their journey with confidence.