{"id":1871,"date":"2023-08-24T15:10:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/williambissett.com\/?p=1871"},"modified":"2023-08-24T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:25:52","slug":"charlotte-angel-connection-episode-153-marcia-dawood-angel-investor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/williambissett.com\/2023\/08\/24\/charlotte-angel-connection-episode-153-marcia-dawood-angel-investor\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 153: Marcia Dawood, Angel Investor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"dslc-theme-content\"><div id=\"dslc-theme-content-inner\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/williambissett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marcia-Logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1873\" src=\"http:\/\/williambissett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marcia-Logo-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/williambissett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marcia-Logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/williambissett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marcia-Logo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/williambissett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marcia-Logo.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this episode of the &#8220;Charlotte Angel Connection&#8221;, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marciadawood\/\">Marcia Dawood<\/a>, a seasoned angel investor, accomplished TEDX Charlotte speaker, member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelcapitalassociation.org\/\">Angel Capital Association<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/advisory-committees\/small-business-capital-formation-advisory-committee\">SEC Small Business Capital Formation Committee<\/a> shares her recipe of &#8220;doing good by doing well&#8221; by \u201chelping entrepreneurs\u2019 dreams come true\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Marcia takes us through her journey of becoming an angel investor, how ALS (Lou Gehrig\u2019s disease) helped her see the true value of investing in start-ups to affect meaningful change, and the value that <em><u>ALL<\/u><\/em> angel\u2019s bring to the table when investing.<\/p>\n<p>Key Highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comparing the angel investment environment across the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming and angel by \u201ccontributing through curiosity\u201d and embracing \u201cstory time\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>The value of waiting for the right opportunity.<\/li>\n<li>How to start with as little as $50.<\/li>\n<li>How a family ALS diagnosis inspired Marsha to use angel investing to give back.<\/li>\n<li>The value of company contribution to changes vs. charities.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging the younger generation to get involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about Marcia Dawood and the work she\u2019s doing to promote angel investing in the U.S. and abroad, by checking out her podcast, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marciadawood.com\/the-angel-next-door-podcast\">Angel Next Door<\/a>. We definitely recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yI4i4qb3E8E&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks\">Marcia\u2019s Charlotte, NC TedX talk<\/a> to learn more about her as well as the launch of her upcoming book.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"reader-text-block__paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/williambissett\/\">William Bissett<\/a> is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of <a href=\"https:\/\/portusadvisors.com\/\">Portus Wealth Advisors<\/a>, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"reader-text-block__paragraph\"><em>Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"reader-text-block__paragraph\"><em>Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. 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