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Finding FearlessAuthor: Madeline Reeves
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition. Join host Madeline Reeves, CEO of Fearless Foundry, as she digs deep to learn from the lived experiences of underestimated entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and fearless founders. Every episode presents an opportunity to learn from their successesand struggleswhile building a company on their own terms. 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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Investing in the Change You Want to See in the World with Marcia Dawood
Episode 9
Wednesday, 28 May, 2025
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 investor00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless00:37 Meet Marcia Dawood: Author, Speaker, and Investor01:09 Democratizing Angel Investing01:28 FreshBooks: The Accounting Solution02:20 Marcia's Journey into Angel Investing05:32 Understanding Angel Investing07:58 Equity Crowdfunding Explained12:52 Building a Personal Investment Thesis19:29 The Power of Community in Angel Investing22:36 Show Her the Money: The Documentary24:10 A Great Cause and Personal Involvement24:59 Introducing Relay Financial25:48 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Female Funding30:08 Encouraging Audacity and Confidence33:13 Angel Investing Demystified37:51 Resources and Recommendations for Aspiring Investors39:33 Final Thoughts and Calls to ActionConnect & Learn MoreHere's how you can engage with Marcia's work:Website: www.marciadawood.comInstagramConnect with Fearless Foundry:Fearless FoundryMadeline ReevesFinding 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.
