Author: Adam Sharp

Adam Sharp the founder of EarlyInvesting.com, a new e-letter focused on equity crowdfunding. He is an active investor in more than 50 startups. A former financial advisor, he also has extensive experience with internet marketing and financial writing. He has built 3 profitable web businesses.

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Tell the SEC to Update Its Definition of “Accredited Investor”

Accredited investors still have more startup investing options than everyone else. Let’s change that.

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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.

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.
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A Perfect Storm for Bitcoin

By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019

Bitcoin is in position to keep rising over the next few years - even to as high as $50,000 in 2020. Here’s why.
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Pre-IPO Investors Don’t Need to Worry About WeWork

By Adam Sharp on October 1, 2019

WeWork has been a disaster, especially for SoftBank. But fortunately for pre-IPO investors, it’s not really impacting the private startup markets.

The Bullish Case for Gold

By Adam Sharp on September 27, 2019

Today we’re entering the world of precious metals and explaining why they’re an important part of every investor’s portfolio.
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Don’t Let a Spooked Crypto Market Scare You Away From Bitcoin

By Adam Sharp on September 26, 2019

Two things severely shook the crypto markets this week. But that doesn’t change bitcoin’s strong fundamentals.
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Angel Investing Online and Offline

By Adam Sharp on September 24, 2019

Online and offline angel investing both have their benefits. Here are some differences between the two and how to figure out which method is best for you.
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Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags

By Adam Sharp on September 10, 2019

Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.

Are Passive Funds a Threat to the Market?

By Adam Sharp on September 6, 2019

Dr. Michael Burry was the real trader behind The Big Short, and he made a fortune betting against the subprime market. Now he’s warning about passive investing...
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We’re Selling Cardano and Reallocating Our Crypto Portfolio

By Adam Sharp on September 5, 2019

The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
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How Many Startup Investments Are Enough?

By Adam Sharp on September 3, 2019

Peter Thiel is one of the best startup investors of all time. But he’s wrong about one important aspect of startup investing.

Buybacks Drive the S&P 500, and They’re Slowing

By Adam Sharp on August 30, 2019

Buybacks are at unsustainable levels. Here’s what could happen now that share repurchases are slowing.
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How to Use EquityZen, a Pre-IPO Investment Platform for Accredited Investors

By Adam Sharp on August 27, 2019

Here’s a rundown of EquityZen, a startup equity matchmaker.
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Market Madness and 0% Yields

By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019

We have entered a period of complete financial madness. There is now nearly $17 trillion worth of bonds with negative yields around the world. That’s almost $17 trillion in bonds where the lender is basically paying the borrower for the privilege. Some investors in bonds have been making a killing.

The Top 3 Cannabis ETFs for 2019 and Beyond

By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019

As the cannabis market grows, cannabis ETFs are becoming a promising investment option. Here are Adam’s top three.