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Top Blogs for Startup Investors
By Adam Sharp on October 15, 2019
To learn more about startup investing from some of the top venture capitalists in the world, check out Adam’s recommended reading.
Startup Investing Master Class: Evaluating Startups Using the Four M’s
By Early Investing on October 15, 2019
If you read any of Andy Gordon’s startup recommendations, you know about his “four M’s” criteria. He uses the four M’s (management, market, monetization and metrics) to evaluate potential startup investments. Today’s video takes a deep dive into each of these criteria. Andy covers a wide range of topics…
New Recommendation: Invest in the Bright, Robotic Future of Orthopedic Healthcare
By Andy Gordon on October 14, 2019
Monogram Orthopaedics is using robotic technology to create perfect-fit implants. And its team is determined to revamp orthopedic healthcare.
Dollar Reserves Dip
By Allison Brickell on October 14, 2019
The dollar’s status as the world’s top reserve currency is still intact. But that could change.
Mailbag: Don’t Dismiss Sectors or Cannabis Stocks
By Early Investing on October 13, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles cannabis stocks and startup sectors.
News Fix: Cannabis Companies Roll With the Changes
By Vin Narayanan on October 12, 2019
In the news this week: The MedMen-PharmaCann deal is called off, the IRS updates its crypto guidelines and Andreessen Horowitz gets its fourth female general partner.
Tell the SEC to Update Its Definition of “Accredited Investor”
By Adam Sharp on October 11, 2019
Accredited investors still have more startup investing options than everyone else. Let’s change that.
Crypto Monitor: Rating Cryptos and Why It Matters for Our Portfolio
By Early Investing on October 11, 2019
In the crypto world this week, Coinbase offers interest on its stablecoin, a Crypto Rating Council forms to rate cryptocurrencies based on their likelihood of becoming securities and Block.one gets a slap on the wrist from the SEC.
This Startup Is Taking the Natural Skin Care Market by Storm
By Andy Gordon on October 10, 2019
Aavrani is a startup breaking into the rapidly growing natural skin care market. It’s got happy customers, experienced founders and plenty more to convince Andy Gordon it’s a sound investment.
Silicon Valley Is Just as Responsible for IPO Dysfunction as Wall Street
By Andy Gordon on October 9, 2019
The IPO process is broken. And Silicon Valley isn’t owning up to its role in that dysfunction.
Startup Investing During Shaky Financial Times
By Adam Sharp on October 8, 2019
We’re headed for some rocky financial times. Many legacy companies will fall. But that means there’s a great opportunity for startups to take over.
Startup Insider: A Holding Company That Wants to Reboot the World (Part 1 of 2)
By Early Investing on October 7, 2019
Imagine a Berkshire Hathaway that invests only in companies developing products that are good for the body. Orthogonal Thinker founder David Nikzad is doing just that. And it’s a very personal mission.
Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Bitcoin Amid Political Turmoil
By Allison Brickell on October 7, 2019
As protests in Hong Kong continue, bitcoin’s popularity is growing. Here’s why.
Mailbag: Early Investors Don’t Need to Worry About WeWork
By Early Investing on October 6, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses celebrity investors and the WeWork debacle’s impact on the startup investing world.
How Founders Get Funding and How Investors Ensure They Deserve It
By Vin Narayanan on October 5, 2019
When seeking funding, a startup founder needs to sell their vision to investors. And investors need to challenge that vision. Here are some specific points both parties need to talk about in order to succeed.
Gold Confiscation, $90K Bitcoin and IPOs Gone Wrong
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Today we’re looking at three important stories: the history of gold confiscation, why IPO investors are last in line and the possibility of $90,000 bitcoin.