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Fueling Innovation: The Role of Angel Investors in Economic Growth

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What drives economic growth? In this engaging episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we explore the crucial role of angel investors in supporting entrepreneurs—the creative minds behind groundbreaking innovations and thriving businesses.  

Host Marcia Dawood is joined by two esteemed guests: Pat Gouhin, CEO of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), and Kristina Montague, incoming ACA Chair (July 2025). Together, they break down the mission of ACA and its charitable arm, the Angel Investor Foundation (AIF), showcasing how angel investors provide financial backing and invaluable mentorship to entrepreneurs.  

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the nonprofit structure supporting angel Investing, the significance of expanding the angel investor network, and AIF’s efforts to increase representation among women and underserved founders. Whether you’re considering becoming an angel investor or simply curious about the world of early-stage funding, this episode is packed with insights on how angel investing fuels innovation and economic prosperity.  

This special episode is part of Podcasthon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative! From March 15 to 21, 2025, Podcasthon will bring together 1,500+ podcasts from around the world to raise awareness for charitable causes, building on the momentum of previous years.  
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of angel investing in shaping the future!

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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.