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Attainable Returns Are Something to Brag About
By Andy Gordon on March 13, 2019
Unicorns are great for bragging rights, but they’re not the only measure of success for an early investor.
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reflect Supply and Demand
By Vin Narayanan on March 11, 2019
Oregon’s marijuana sales are a perfect illustration of supply and demand in the market.
Mailbag: A Reality Check for Facebook Coin and AI
By Early Investing on March 10, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon separate the hype from the reality surrounding “Facebook Coin” and AI.
News Fix: Legalizing Pot Increases Snack Food Sales
By Vin Narayanan on March 9, 2019
Researchers have made it official. Legalizing pot increases snack food sales. But for some reason, food companies are ignoring the data.
How to De-risk Investing in Science and Technology
By Andy Gordon on March 6, 2019
Early Investing's Andy Gordon outlines his investment thesis for de-risking investment into startups dealing with scientific or technological advances.
Credit Card Companies Swipe $90 Billion From Retailers
By Allison Brickell on March 4, 2019
Credit card swipe fees cost retailers $90 billion last year. And retailers are responding with efforts to get around them.
Mailbag: Structuring Your Alternative Investments, the Most Indispensable Founder Quality
By Early Investing on March 3, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team is covering alternative portfolio construction and the most important quality of a successful founder.
News Fix: Marijuana Reaches Martha Stewart Level of Acceptance, Bitcoin Saves Lives
By Vin Narayanan on March 2, 2019
This week, the News Fix is pondering how bitcoin is saving lives... and marijuana is taking the first steps toward mainstream acceptance.
The Heroes of Cannabis Legalization
By Adam Sharp on March 1, 2019
Who deserves credit for the marijuana legalization movement’s steady progress over recent years?
When Product Origins Matter (and When Consumers Don’t Care)
By Andy Gordon on February 27, 2019
Once upon a time, Andy used to care a lot about where products are made. These days, he’s seeing two diverging trends on product origin - and both are likely to stick around.
Singapore Tops ICO Funding, Continues Building Out Crypto Regulations
By Allison Brickell on February 25, 2019
In 2018, Singapore surpassed the U.S. in ICO fundraising. And it’s more than earned its crypto-friendly reputation.
Mailbag: Crypto Hacks, Using Bitcoin to Buy Coffee
By Early Investing on February 24, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Andy talks crypto hacks and Adam discusses why he probably won’t be buying coffee with bitcoin anytime soon.
News Fix: Handling Luck, Bitcoin Is Up and Podcasting Is Back
By Vin Narayanan on February 23, 2019
This week's News Fix examines the importance of luck for startups; an Excel error hurting a stock; and the latest from SoftBank, bitcoin and ketchup.
News Roundup: Medical Cannabis, the Supreme Court, and Complacency
By Adam Sharp on February 22, 2019
Adam Sharp reflects on a Supreme Court vote, the science behind medical marijuana and the dangers of complacency.
Founders, Steer Clear of These 19 Mistakes
By Andy Gordon on February 20, 2019
There are a number of big mistakes founders can make. Here are Andy Gordon’s top 19.
Edibles Market Grows in Colorado, Around the World
By Allison Brickell on February 18, 2019
Colorado’s market share of edibles and concentrates is steadily growing. And it’s something investors should pay attention to.