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Negative Interest Rates in America?
By Adam Sharp on May 8, 2020
Back in October, I wrote an article titled “How Will We Deal With All The Debt?” Here’s an excerpt (emphasis mine): The federal government’s deficit for 2019 should come in around $1 trillion. That’s the equivalent of about 5.1% of our gross domestic product (GDP). And it will push the total federal debt to more than $22 trillion. So we’re 10 years into this…
Crypto Market Update: Paul Tudor Jones Bullish on Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on May 8, 2020
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones has officially announced that he’s very bullish on bitcoin. And better yet, he says the primary reason he’s buying BTC is because it’s an excellent hedge against inflation. Jones went as far as to compare bitcoin today to gold in the 1970s. Gold had an…
Fast Casual Restaurant Startup Fighting For Its Life
By Andy Gordon on May 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit some sectors of the economy like a 7.5 earthquake and other sectors like a gentle rumble. Restaurants, as you’d expect, have been socked the hardest by stay-at-home, business closure and social distancing orders. Many restaurant owners won’t be able to save their businesses. And the…
Can Coronavirus Antibody Tests Save the U.S.?
By Andy Gordon on May 6, 2020
Early Investing Co-Founder Andy Gordon checks in with an expert to figure out what’s going on with coronavirus antibody testing - and how it can help the U.S.
New Syndicate on AngelList
By Adam Sharp on May 5, 2020
Adam Sharp explains why he joined a new syndicate on AngelList.
Startup Investors Finally Have a Tool to Track Their Investments
By Andy Gordon on May 4, 2020
KingsCrowd has launched the first portfolio tracker for startup investments.
Equity Crowdfunding’s Role Could Expand During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Adam Sharp on May 1, 2020
The government’s rescue programs are leaving many businesses out in the cold. As a result, most will have to rescue themselves.
A Huge New Crypto Fund From a16z
By Adam Sharp on May 1, 2020
Crypto has had an amazing week, and we just got some big news - legendary venture capital firm a16z is launching a big new crypto fund.
Invest in the Startup That Created the First Saliva Test for Autism
By Andy Gordon on April 30, 2020
A startup has created a saliva test that detects autism so early, it can change the lives of autistic kids.
Video Games Make Billions – and You Can Finally Invest in Them
By Andy Gordon on April 29, 2020
The online video game industry is worth almost $80 billion. And thanks to Republic and Fig, you can now invest in it.
How My Startups Are Holding Up
By Adam Sharp on April 28, 2020
Adam Sharp takes a look at how his startup portfolio is performing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar: Meet Ample Foods Founder Connor Young
By Vin Narayanan on April 27, 2020
Ample Foods founder and CEO Connor Young joins the First Stage Investor gang to answer questions about Ample's latest raise and how the company is performing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Roundup: Gold’s $3,000 Target, Cannabis Sales Spike and More
By Adam Sharp on April 24, 2020
Gold is screaming higher, and confidence in the Fed is too. Here are the stories I’m following this week.
“Money Printing” Going Mainstream
By Adam Sharp on April 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has jumpstarted a critically important discussion about the effects of printing money.
Updating the Crypto Markets
By Early Investing on April 23, 2020
In this special First Stage Investor crypto talk, Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan look at how the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the bitcoin halving might affect the market.
Why Seed-Stage Investing Is Better for You
By Andy Gordon on April 22, 2020
There’s a reason funds prefer investing in startups during their Series A and Series B rounds. But for individuals, it’s no contest. Seed-stage investing is the place to be.