Cindi Englefield

Cindi Englefield is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor focused on empowering female entrepreneurs through her fund, Accelerating Angels. In this conversation, she discusses how to effectively raise funds, particularly from family and friends, emphasizing the power of authentic pitches. Englefield explains the concept of 'smart money'—investments that come with mentorship. She highlights the challenges female entrepreneurs face in securing capital while revealing how supporting them can yield significant returns and reshape investor views.