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We have much to celebrate regarding increased diversity in PE, VC, and Angel investing. However, the data shows that women-led startups still receive only 2% of VC funding. Building influence as an investor is crucial to influencing investment outcomes, and we have a long way to go to achieve parity in representation for the industry’s most influential roles in investment decision-making.
In our upcoming Peer Group, our speaker, Marcia Dawood, will share her experience and advice on how to build your influence in investing and innovative, early-stage companies, gain an invitation to back the founders making a real difference in the world, and get a seat in the ‘deal room.’
Chatham House Rule: What is said in this group, stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect: -A topical theme each meeting with guided questions -We may invite some expert guests selectively -No slides/decks or AV and a loosely structured dialogue -A topical theme each meeting with guided questions
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -Gaining access and influence to the Investment Committee -Delivering value to PortCo's through post-investment involvement -Cap Tables - reading between the lines -Portfolio auditing and re-balancing -How Investment Committees operate: Comparing decision-making practices -Impact of high-interest rates on venture practices and outcomes -Sifting through the deal flow without invoking biases that diminish diversity
Date and time: 1 hour meeting on the third Friday of each month at 9am PT/ 12pm ET
Peer Group Host: Gaby Aneas Peer Group Experts: Lilia Sherman and Shauna Turner
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Shauna Turner has experience that includes C-Level leadership in SaaS Tech, Venture Capital and Healthcare; 10+ years Board Director in Finance, Research and Social Impact.
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.
Marcia 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, an Amazon bestseller in thirty-nine categories in four countries.
An early career leading sales, marketing, and operations for Kaplan Education for over sixteen years prepared Marcia for her entrepreneurial adventures. Marcia received an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, Izzy. She feels lucky to be the stepmom to three amazing sons.
Marcia Dawood
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Watch my TEDx Talk here
Angel Next Door Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angel-next-door/id1586445642
Watch for my book release this fall: Do Good while Doing Well - Invest for Change, Reap Financial Rewards, and Increase Your Happiness
Show Her the Money https://showherthemoneymovie.com
Gabriela is deeply motivated by the concept of crafting meaningful experiences that surpass the delivery of high-quality products and services. With a Master's degree in Customer Experience and Innovation, coupled with a background in Industrial Engineering and Art Direction, she has amassed over 5 years of expertise in redesigning and creating products, services, and interactions with a focus on Human Centricity. Gabriela's approach is fueled by a passion for innovation and driven by a commitment to good design principles.
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