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The Best Startups ‘Cheat’
By Andy Gordon on September 2, 2020
I love cheaters. In fact, I only invest in startups that “cheat.” I don’t mean companies that are running scams or lying about their services. No, I mean the startups that redefine — that cheat — the game of risk and reward. Companies that can lower risk significantly more than you have any right to expect. Or that can enhance upside way beyond your own projections. Startups that can do that “cheat” a system that says…
The Truth About Risk and Reward
By Andy Gordon on August 26, 2020
Whether you realize it or not, chances are you believe in the risk-reward trade-off. In its most basic form, it means the lower the risk, the lower the potential returns. And the higher the risk, the higher the potential returns. The basic idea sounds perfectly logical.
Startup Insider: How to Pick the Right Startups
By Early Investing on August 24, 2020
This week, Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan show you exactly what makes them Startup Insiders. They take you deep inside the process of evaluating founders and the startups they run. And they also discuss why startup investing is more important than ever in these…
The Number One Rule of Investing
By John Fanning on August 19, 2020
Note: We’re pleased to welcome John Fanning to the Early Investing family. John was the founding chairman and CEO of napster. He has an impressive track record as both a founder and startup investor. And he will be sharing his thoughts — and occasional startup recommendations — on…
3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Invest
By Andy Gordon on August 12, 2020
The best startups make the world faster, safer, cheaper, more convenient, less dirty and more fun. Their innovative products meet old needs in new ways — or address new needs in any way they can. Of course, a startup needs a lot more than just a…
The Problem With Ratchet Terms
By Andy Gordon on January 15, 2020
After a slew of underperforming IPOs, investors seem more risk-averse than they used to be. And that may mean ratchet terms are on the rise.
Mailbag: To Short or Not to Short
By Early Investing on December 6, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains whether it recommends shorting U.S. stocks and what happens to your shares when a startup gets bought out.
Mailbag: Commit or Go Home
By Early Investing on November 22, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses pot stocks and startup investing commitments.
Know Your Risk Tolerance
By Adam Sharp on November 20, 2019
What one investor may find enticing another may find too risky. That’s why private investors need to understand their risk tolerance.
Mailbag: Learn From Venture Capital Investors’ Mistakes
By Early Investing on September 29, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles startup investing tips and lessons learned from the WeWork IPO debacle.
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.
Invest in Streamlining the Construction Industry
By Andy Gordon on August 15, 2019
Andy Gordon recommends Cityzenith, a startup that’s disrupting the vastly inefficient construction industry.
Getting Started With Your Pre-IPO Profits Subscription
By Adam Sharp on July 30, 2019
Welcome to Pre-IPO Profits! Here’s what you need to know to get started on your journey into the private investing world.
Three Risks Every Successful Startup Must Take
By Andy Gordon on July 24, 2019
To find successful startup investments, you need to seek out companies taking thoughtful risks. Here are the three biggest risks startups have to take if they want to make it big.
Mailbag: Startup Growth vs. Profits, Exploring OTC Markets
By Early Investing on March 31, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Early Investing tackles growth over profits and OTC trading.
Best of 2018: Startups
By Allison Brickell on December 26, 2018
We’re looking back at our favorite Early Investing reads of 2018. Today, we’re focused on startups.