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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?
Poll: California’s Weed Problem and Our Delivery Drone Future
By Allison Brickell on February 28, 2019
In last month’s poll, we learned First Stage Investor members had a lot of entrepreneurial experience and a solid ability to explain bitcoin. This month, we’re diving into drone delivery, the California weed market and more.
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.
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.
Why Accredited Investors Get More Access to Private Deals, How to Evaluate Pot Stocks
By Early Investing on February 17, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses why accredited investors get better access to private deals and how to evaluate pot stocks.
News Fix: Software Startups Take Over, Florida Moves Closer to Legalizing Smokable Medical Marijuana
By Vin Narayanan on February 16, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, software is taking over the startup world, J.P. Morgan unveils its own cryptocurrency and Comcast tries to connect with startups.
Cannabis Report: Watch for Misleading Profits or Losses
By Early Investing on February 14, 2019
In this week’s Cannabis Report, investors need to look out for misleading numbers. The pot industry doesn’t have the benchmarks that more established markets do.
Mailbag: How the Marijuana Industry Will Change, Crypto Must-Follows
By Early Investing on February 10, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores how the marijuana industry will change with federal legalization and who to follow in the crypto world.
News Fix: Google and Facebook Up Their Blockchain Game
By Vin Narayanan on February 9, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, an Arizona county prosecutor has charged a cancer patient for a medical marijuana technicality, and Google and Facebook are stepping up their blockchain game.
The Amazing Retail Cannabis Boom
By Adam Sharp on February 8, 2019
Big financial firms have almost zero exposure to the cannabis market, which is expected to grow between 35% and 40% per year going forward. This is great news for retail investors.
Canopy Growth Invests $500 Million in Hemp
By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2019
Our portfolio company Canopy Growth Corporation has announced a massive $500 million investment in U.S. hemp. Adam explains why this is very bullish for Canopy.
Cannabis Report: Florida Aims for Business-Friendly Industry; California’s Legal Market Struggles; A New IPO
By Early Investing on January 31, 2019
In this week’s Cannabis Report, a new cannabis company joins the Canadian Securities Exchange, Florida aims to ease up industry requirements and California’s legal market suffocates under heavy taxes.
Massachusetts Turns to Marijuana to Stay Warm
By Allison Brickell on January 28, 2019
Last week, Massachusetts saw its recreational marijuana sales climb to a record high before dropping down to a major low as a major winter storm rolled through.
Trying to Keep Up With Crypto Taxes, Conflicting Marijuana Regulations
By Vin Narayanan on January 26, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, we’re covering crypto taxes, the need for startup lawyers and the insanity of keeping track of conflicting marijuana regulations.