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Virgin Galactic Soars for… No Reason?
By Adam Sharp on February 21, 2020
U.S. stocks look downright frothy. Here’s what Adam Sharp recommends doing...
Crypto Market Update: Coronavirus Uncertainty
By Adam Sharp on February 21, 2020
Dear Member, Things have been looking up for crypto. Bitcoin’s bull market remains strong. The bitcoin halving coming up in May should keep things going. And altcoins are finally making some upward progress. Unfortunately, there is one X-factor I’m concerned about – the novel coronavirus. I have no idea how…
Cannabis Portfolio Changes: Two Sells
By Adam Sharp on February 20, 2020
Adam Sharp suggests members sell two stocks in the First Stage Investor cannabis portfolio.
Don’t Plant Trees – Invest in Them
By Andy Gordon on February 19, 2020
Investing in a startup that produces highly sought-after timber will fatten your wallet AND do more to save the environment than any government program to plant trees.
Stay on Top of Your Invited Deals
By Adam Sharp on February 18, 2020
After you join AngelList, following up on proposed deals is critically important.
What I Look For in Startup Deals
By Adam Sharp on February 14, 2020
Adam Sharp explains how he evaluates startup deals - and the key factors every investor should consider.
Crypto Monitor Is Back (and So Is Bitcoin)
By Early Investing on February 14, 2020
Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan explain why they're bullish on bitcoin and why they're keeping a close eye on altcoins. They also suggest some good books to read.
Startup Insider: Building a Two-Sided Market Worth Investing In
By Early Investing on February 13, 2020
Tradefox CEO Chris Yerbey joins the Startup Insider gang to talk about chasing the holy grail of the scrap metal industry.
Recession-Proof Your Startup Portfolio
By Andy Gordon on February 12, 2020
Startups are a good alternative to the stock market during a recession. Just make sure your startup investments are recession-proof.
Private Equity vs. Early-Stage Investing
By Adam Sharp on February 11, 2020
For investors, understanding the differences between private equity and early-stage investing is critical.
New Recommendation: Delee
By Adam Sharp on February 10, 2020
A smart biotechnology startup is building a new type of cancer screening and analysis tool.
Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags
By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2020
Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.
Bitcoin Approaches $10,000, Altcoins Gain
By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2020
Dear Member, As I write this, bitcoin is trading at $9,770. That’s up from $9,283 one week ago. Ethereum is trading at $219, which is up from $178 one week ago. I believe bitcoin continues to lead this bullish price action. Altcoins are starting to participate more, but I’m still…
Recommendation: Soar Robotics
By Andy Gordon on February 7, 2020
Investors have been waiting for drones to take off. This startup is poised to make it happen.
Timber! Make Up to 30X on This Startup – and Save the World
By Andy Gordon on February 6, 2020
An eco-friendly timber play is offering special investment terms until Valentine's Day.
Pro Rata Rights Explained
By Adam Sharp on February 4, 2020
Adam Sharp explores pro rata rights, which give investors the right to invest in future rounds of funding. This can be a powerful tool for early-stage investors.