Archive: Archive: 2019

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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.
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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.
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Buy Farmland Online

By Adam Sharp on November 26, 2019

Farmland is a unique investment and a great diversifier for any portfolio. AcreTrader provides that option.

Why I’m Still Bullish on Bitcoin

By Adam Sharp on November 26, 2019

It’s been a rough week for cryptocurrencies. But bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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As a startup investor, you’ve got to peruse a lot of potential deals. But where can you find them? That’s where crowdfunding portals come in. These sites offer a platform for startups and investors to find each other. Portals allow investors to access startups’ offering circulars, goals, founder Q&As and…
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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.

The Fed Fesses Up

By Adam Sharp on November 15, 2019

The Federal Reserve is finally beginning to acknowledge the country’s massive debt problem. That’s an important step toward resolving it.
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Cannabis Report: Why You Should Own These Five Cannabis Stocks

By Early Investing on November 14, 2019

In this special edition of the Cannabis Report, Adam Sharp joins us to explain why he’s so excited about the new ​First Stage Investor​ cannabis portfolio.

Two Ways to Resolve the Opioid Crisis

By Andy Gordon on November 13, 2019

More than 400,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses. But there’s a solution - and two different methods to approach it.
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On AngelList, Keep It Confidential

By Adam Sharp on November 12, 2019

AngelList has a strict privacy policy on its deals. Here’s why investors should take that very seriously.