SummaryDawn 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. Sound Bites "Angel investing is a form of advocacy." ChaptersIntroduction and BackgroundGrowing Up in Detroit and EducationStudying Anthropology and BusinessBecoming an Angel InvestorTransition from Stocks to Private EquityStarting an Angel NetworkThe Intensive Work of Angel InvestingThe Need for a Better Way in Angel InvestingMotivations as an Angel InvestorThe Importance of Local CommunityThe Black Angel ForumFuture Steps and PathwaysOther Motivations and Future PlansAdvice to Younger SelfSupporting Dawn's WorkClosing RemarksMore about DawnWebsite LinkedIn More about LishaWebsite Lisha's new merch shop Angel Investing CourseResource ToolkitOur ServicesSubscribe to our Newsletter Invest with Me---Send in a voice message