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The Opioid Crisis Cost Us Almost $200 Billion Last Year
By Andy Gordon on October 30, 2019
The opioid crisis has cost American families, employers and the government billions of dollars. And we’re just beginning to see drug companies be held accountable. But there’s a silver lining.
Learning to Wait
By Adam Sharp on October 29, 2019
Here’s why patience is critically important in early-stage investing.
Startup Investing Master Class: How to Evaluate Cannabis Startups
By Early Investing on October 29, 2019
Cannabis is a brand-new industry filled with promising startups attacking all angles of the market. New products are hitting the shelves and attracting customers. And the U.S. cannabis market is already worth billions of dollars. But a brand-new market also comes with difficulties. Cannabis is still illegal at the…
Four States Gobble Up 80% of Venture Capital Dollars
By Vin Narayanan on October 28, 2019
Just four states receive 80% of all venture capital money. And 40% of all VC money raised goes to Facebook and Google ads. This is a stark reminder of just how broken the VC system is.
Everyone Is Googling CBD
By Allison Brickell on October 28, 2019
Americans are Googling cannabidiol and CBD more than ever. This increased interest is another reason we desperately need marijuana reform.
Mailbag: Defining Reasonable Revenue Growth
By Early Investing on October 27, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains reasonable revenue growth numbers and underperforming IPOs.
News Fix: The Two-Minute Drill Version
By Vin Narayanan on October 26, 2019
In the news this week: Adam Neumann gets a hefty severance package, Indian startups have a record year and the Senate finally starts thinking about marijuana research.
How Will We Deal With All the Debt?
By Adam Sharp on October 25, 2019
Today, we explore the options that countries around the world have for paying off their unsustainable debt.
Crypto Monitor: SEC Offers Constructive Feedback, Crypto Adoption Builds Momentum
By Early Investing on October 25, 2019
Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected yet another Bitwise bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal. This is exactly what we expected to happen. But this time, the SEC did something we didn’t expect: It actually gave constructive feedback in the form of a detailed 112-page response. Adam…
Don’t Invest Based on Sector
By Adam Sharp on October 24, 2019
Here’s why you should avoid deals in “hot” industries that don’t have any real traction.
China’s Industrial Espionage Is Bad Policy
By Andy Gordon on October 23, 2019
China is in the news again for industrial espionage. And it’s a reflection of how far off course the country has gotten.
Five Online Startup Investing Tips for Accredited Investors
By Adam Sharp on October 22, 2019
Here are five tips for investing in startups online. (And don’t forget to have fun!)
Airdrop Alert: Republic Note
By Adam Sharp on October 22, 2019
This week’s airdrop is the Republic Note, a digital token that comes from one of our favorite startup investing sites.
Startup Insider: A Holding Company That Wants to Reboot the World (Part 2 of 2)
By Early Investing on October 21, 2019
In Part 2 of our interview with David Nikzad, we learn more about his company Orthogonal Thinker and what it’s doing to improve the world.
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Would Create Seven Times More Cannabis Jobs in Florida
By Allison Brickell on October 21, 2019
A new study shows legal recreational marijuana in Florida could dramatically increase the number of cannabis jobs in the state. Here’s how close the state is to legalization.
Mailbag: Lessons Learned From Bad Investments
By Early Investing on October 20, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Andy Gordon shares what he learned from the worst investment he ever made and Adam Sharp explains why he’s not buying Beyond Meat.