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T. Boone Pickens’ Real Legacy Has Nothing to Do With Oil
By Vin Narayanan on September 14, 2019
This week, the News Fix is dedicated to legendary disruptor T. Boone Pickens. His true legacy went far beyond oil.
Crypto Monitor: VanEck Bypasses the SEC and Bakkt Gets Ready to Launch
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
VanEck has bypassed SEC regulations with a new quasi-ETF offering, while Bakkt is one step closer to launching its bitcoin trading platform.
Arbit Poll: How Can We Improve the First Stage Investor Experience?
By Early Investing on September 12, 2019
In this month's poll, we'd like to hear your thoughts on what you like about First Stage Investor and how we can do better.
Facial Recognition Technology Is Raising Serious Issues
By Andy Gordon on September 11, 2019
Facial recognition technology is spreading like wildfire, including among U.S. law enforcement. Here’s why that’s troubling.
Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags
By Adam Sharp on September 10, 2019
Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.
Startup Investing Master Class: The Basics
By Early Investing on September 10, 2019
Welcome to the Startup Investing Master Class video series! In this video, Early Investing founder Andy Gordon covers some basic vocabulary for startup investors. Then Senior Managing Editor Vin Narayanan joins in for a Q&A session on some key concepts in startup investing, including how to construct your portfolio,…
Startup Investing Master Class: Portfolio Size
By Early Investing on September 10, 2019
The second Startup Investing Master Class is in session. Today’s topic? Portfolio size. First Stage Investor Co-Founder Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan explain how portfolio size plays a vital role in determining a startup investor’s success.
Startup Insider: StartEngine CEO Howard Marks on Helping Everyday Investors Access Startups
By Early Investing on September 9, 2019
The equity crowdfunding market isn’t quite reaching its full potential. In this interview, StartEngine CEO Howard Marks explains to the First Stage Investor team how he’s trying to solve that problem.
Bitcoin Consuming Less Electricity
By Allison Brickell on September 9, 2019
Bitcoin’s electricity consumption has dropped in the past year. And it’s part of a growing green trend.
Mailbag: Don’t Take This Wall Street Investing Maxim as Gospel
By Early Investing on September 8, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores investing in new sectors and understanding why the Fed is lowering interest rates.
News Fix: Binance Gets Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved
By Vin Narayanan on September 7, 2019
In the news this week: Binance’s stablecoin is approved by New York regulators, the marijuana industry ramps up its lobbying efforts and no one wants to buy WeWork shares.
Are Passive Funds a Threat to the Market?
By Adam Sharp on September 6, 2019
Dr. Michael Burry was the real trader behind The Big Short, and he made a fortune betting against the subprime market. Now he’s warning about passive investing...
We’re Selling Cardano and Reallocating Our Crypto Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on September 5, 2019
The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
Cannabis Report: Invest for the Long Term
By Early Investing on September 5, 2019
Cannabis stocks are having a rough year. But that’s no reason to get out of the market.
Three Ways Tiny Startups Can Beat Amazon
By Andy Gordon on September 4, 2019
Amazon is a retail giant. But small startups can find ways to compete. Here are three areas of retail where startups can chip away at Amazon’s armor.
How Many Startup Investments Are Enough?
By Adam Sharp on September 3, 2019
Peter Thiel is one of the best startup investors of all time. But he’s wrong about one important aspect of startup investing.