Have you ever wondered what lies behind the meticulous management of your startup’s equity and the unseen challenges of maintaining a clean cap table? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood dives deep into the essential but often overlooked facets of cap table management with industry expert and guest, Colin McCrea. Together, they unravel the complexities that every founder should be aware of and how to navigate the turbulent waters of startup Finance.

Colin McCrea, a seasoned professional in accounting and finance, shares his journey from working at a CPA firm to becoming a pivotal player at Eqvista, a company specializing in cap table management solutions. With a portfolio boasting roughly 16,000 companies, ranging from startups to pre-IPO giants, Colin brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. As the leader of Eqvista’s valuation team, he’s uniquely positioned to offer insights into the intricacies of 409A valuations and the vital importance of maintaining a well-organized cap table.

Throughout this episode, listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of cap table management’s role in a startup’s success, the pitfalls of equity mismanagement, and the critical need for compliance. Colin and Marcia discuss the essential steps founders must take to protect their equity, maintain investor trust, and enable smooth funding rounds. They also explore the nuances of 409A valuations and essential compliance filings like the 83B election. This is a must-listen episode for any entrepreneur aspiring to build a solid financial foundation for their business, as well as the investors, featuring actionable advice and expert insights that can save both time and Money.

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Marcia Dawood TEDx Speaker/Author/Podcaster

Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors.
She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.
A TEDx speaker and the host of The Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
She is a founding member and chair of the ACA’s Growing Women’s Capital Group, which is building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies.
She is also a co-author of the book You Can, You Will, which was an Amazon bestseller in thirty-nine categories in four countries.
Prior to that, Marcia worked in sales, marketing, and operations for Kaplan Education for over sixteen years. Marcia received an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Marcia currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, Izzy, and she feels lucky to be the stepmom to three amazing sons.