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Startup Investing Master Class: How to Bag a Unicorn

By Early Investing on January 14, 2020

Unicorns are the ultimate prize for an early investor. Here’s how to identify and invest in them before everyone else does.
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Startup Insider: A Successful Founder Must Weather the Storm

By Early Investing on January 13, 2020

In Part 2 of our Startup Insider interview with Alex Tynion, we discuss what makes a founder successful... and what makes them fail.

Are Stocks Divorced From Fundamentals?

By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2020

Stock prices have been ignoring stagnant corporate profits, surging higher. Is it sustainable?

Keep Holding Your Crypto

By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2020

It’s been a good week for the crypto markets. And recent turmoil with Iran might be having a positive impact on bitcoin.
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Get Free Equity in a Promising Crypto Startup

By Adam Sharp on January 9, 2020

There’s a unique opportunity to receive $10 worth of equity in a promising startup called Linen. All you have to do is download the app and sign up (for free).

SoftBank Is No Longer Getting a Pass

By Andy Gordon on January 8, 2020

SoftBank has a history of writing big checks for flawed startups. And it doesn’t seem to have learned its lesson.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your AngelList Account

By Adam Sharp on January 7, 2020

AngelList is an incredible platform for accredited investors, and it’s only gotten better over the years. Here are some tips to get the most out of the platform.
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Startup Insider: What It’s Like in the SeedInvest Bullpen

By Early Investing on January 6, 2020

In Part 1 of our interview with SeedInvest Principal Alex Tynion, we learn how SeedInvest vets startups, how the team handles valuations and more.

Trading Too Much Hurts Returns

By Adam Sharp on January 3, 2020

Data shows investors who trade too much underperform their “buy-and-hold” peers.
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Tokenizing Securities Using Blockchain Tech

By Adam Sharp on January 3, 2020

Here’s how blockchain-based systems could solve very complex securities problems.
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8tracks, Unable to Generate Enough Revenue, Shuts Down

By Andy Gordon on January 2, 2020

8tracks, the music-streaming service that facilitates crowd-curated playlists, has shut down. Here’s why.
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Why Aurora Cannabis Stock Took a Dive

By Vin Narayanan on December 30, 2019

Aurora Cannabis stock took a beating last week. Here’s why - and what investors should keep in mind going forward.
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First Stage Investor​: Best of 2019

By Early Investing on December 23, 2019

The ​First Stage Investor ​team covered a lot of ground this year. Here are our favorite pieces of 2019.
The definition of “accredited investor” may be changing soon. Here’s how this could expand your investment options.
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Bitcoin is holding above a key support level, and the media is finally catching on to the halving next year. So now is a great time to buy.
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The Real Hong Kong Is Worth a Visit

By Vin Narayanan on December 19, 2019

There are different versions of Hong Kong depending on the day of the week and the media’s portrayal of the city. But the real Hong Kong is a beautiful place to visit.