What if your next breakthrough in entrepreneurship comes not from your product, but from the relationships you build and the way you position yourself as a thought leader? In this episode, Marcia Dawood welcomes Chris Haroun—a former hedge fund manager, early investor in tech giants, and top-rated business educator—to share actionable insights for founders and business owners. With a rich background spanning Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and managing his own billion-dollar fund, Chris Haroun now channels his expertise into teaching practical business skills. He emphasizes networking, leveraging social media, and becoming a resource for others as core pillars of success—challenging traditional MBA paradigms. Packed with advice on raising capital, building credibility, and even navigating the complexities of crypto investing, this episode is essential for anyone eager to grow their business in today’s fast-paced landscape. If you want real-world strategies from someone who’s walked the walk, you won’t want to miss it.   To get the latest from Chris Haroun, you can follow him below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/charoun/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisharoun/  https://harouneducationventures.com/   Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing! Website: www.marciadawood.com Do Good While Doing Well Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are! Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.apple Spotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotify LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood