Dawn Dickson

Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and global speaker with over 24 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. She is recognized as a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding space—becoming the first female founder globally to raise over $1M using equity crowdfunding.

Her work has been featured on the cover of Black Enterprise Magazine, Entrepreneur, INC Magazine (Top 100 Female Founders), and in Forbes. She’s been honored by the National Urban League, Snapchat x OBWS, and numerous “Who’s Who” leadership lists across the U.S.

Today, Dawn has expanded her mission into real estate development across Africa—using her entrepreneurial expertise to create sustainable, legacy-driven communities. Through D1 Consulting International, she partners with visionary architects and builders to launch eco-luxury projects in Rwanda and Ghana, connecting the global diaspora to intentional investment opportunities on the continent.