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How to Get the Most Out of Your AngelList Account
By Adam Sharp on January 7, 2020
AngelList is an incredible platform for accredited investors, and it’s only gotten better over the years. Here are some tips to get the most out of the platform.
Trading Too Much Hurts Returns
By Adam Sharp on January 3, 2020
Data shows investors who trade too much underperform their “buy-and-hold” peers.
First Stage Investor: Best of 2019
By Early Investing on December 23, 2019
The First Stage Investor team covered a lot of ground this year. Here are our favorite pieces of 2019.
New AngelList Report Advises Diversification
By Adam Sharp on December 17, 2019
A new report by leading accredited investor site AngelList shows that investors are wise to spread their bets out widely across as many “credible deals” as possible.
Mailbag: When to Sell and When to Hold
By Early Investing on December 13, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses when to sell shares after a startup IPOs and how to handle a failing startup investment.
Investing in “Firsts” Is Overrated
By Adam Sharp on December 10, 2019
New startup investors often seek out “first-to-market” companies. And being first to market can be an advantage. But it’s not a guarantee for success.
The Five Metrics Startup Investors Are Most Likely to Get Wrong
By Andy Gordon on December 4, 2019
Early investors have few metrics to go by when evaluating potential startup investments. Here are five metrics, in particular, that investors often misconstrue.
Why Startups Should Be in Every Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on December 3, 2019
We’re headed for a long-overdue recession. So it’s a great time to invest in startups.
Startup Insider: The “Smart Money” Is Following the Crowdfunders
By Early Investing on December 2, 2019
In Part 3 of our Startup Insider interview with Chris Lustrino, we discuss some of our favorite startups, problems in the crowdfunding space and why we need to retire the phrase “smart money.”
The Five Future Disruptions I’m Already Grateful For
By Andy Gordon on November 27, 2019
It’s almost Thanksgiving, so here are five future disruptive technologies that Andy Gordon is already thankful for.
Startup Insider: Which Comes First, Dollars or Deal Flow?
By Early Investing on November 25, 2019
In Part 2 of our Startup Insider interview with Chris Lustrino, we chat about the growing equity crowdfunding space, startup funding strategies and more.
Quantum Computing Is (Almost) Here
By Andy Gordon on November 20, 2019
No industry is safe from disruption. Including computers. Quantum computing is the next big disruption... and it may be closer than you think.
Startup Insider: The Strategy of a Founder Plus the Knowledge of an Investor
By Early Investing on November 18, 2019
The First Stage Investor team sits down with Chris Lustrino, CEO and founder of KingsCrowd, to learn what his company has done so far, what it’s like to be on both the founder and investor side of things, and more.
Nothing Is Immune to Disruption – Including Breakfast
By Vin Narayanan on November 16, 2019
No industry is safe from disruption. Even milk and orange juice are in trouble.
Mailbag: Understanding Startup Investing Rounds, Avoiding Uber and Lyft
By Early Investing on November 10, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses startup funding rounds and whether Uber and Lyft are good buys.
News Fix: CBD Products Could Still Make You Fail a Drug Test
By Vin Narayanan on November 9, 2019
In the news this week: New York hemp farmers get a break, Saudi Arabia backs Travis Kalanick again and David Marcus says bitcoin isn’t a currency.