"Building Wealth and Closing Gaps: Dawn Batts on the Power of Black Angel Investors"

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Sisters with Ventures

Lisha Michelle Bell

42 episodes

2 days ago

Overview Lisha Bell is hosting a video podcast series on the web that amplifies the voices and stories of BIPOC Angel Investors to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capitalism as a means of creating positive change. For each episode, Lisha is inviting women in positions of power who are working to be a part of the change they want to see in the world to share their stories. Not only have these women conquered a male-dominated industry, they have taken on the necessary burden educating others in the industry on the importance of diversified portfolios.

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"Building Wealth and Closing Gaps: Dawn Batts on the Power of Black Angel Investors"

Sisters with Ventures

24 minutes 17 seconds

1 year ago

"Building Wealth and Closing Gaps: Dawn Batts on the Power of Black Angel Investors"

Summary

Dawn Batts, an angel investor and advocate for getting more Black angels into the space, shares her story and motivations. She grew up in Detroit and has a background in accounting and anthropology. Dawn became interested in angel investing after learning about different ways to invest and seeing the trends in institutional investors moving towards private equity. She started doing family and friends investing before realizing it was angel investing. Dawn co-founded the Black Angel Forum to bring together underrepresented angel investors and provide education and connections. She emphasizes the importance of innovation, economic development, and closing the wealth gap through angel investing.

Takeaways

Angel investing is a way to support innovation and economic development.
There is a need for more Black angels in the investment space.
Angel investing can help close the wealth gap.
Education and connections are important for angel investors.
Risk-taking is necessary in angel investing.
The Black Angel Forum provides a platform for underrepresented angel investors to connect and learn.
Different regions have different investment processes and preferences.
Equity positions are a way to build wealth.
Due diligence and understanding your investment thesis are crucial in angel investing.
Supporting and empowering Black angel investors is essential.