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Eight Wishes for Early Investors

By Andy Gordon on December 18, 2019

Now that 2019 is wrapping up, we’re looking ahead to 2020. So here are eight wishes Andy Gordon hopes will come true for early investors everywhere next year.
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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.
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Startup Insider: Cityzenith Builds an All-Star Team

By Early Investing on December 16, 2019

In Part 2 of our Startup Insider interview with Cityzenith, we learn that the company has some exciting projects in its pipeline.

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.

How Will Bitcoin Perform in the Next Financial Crisis?

By Adam Sharp on December 13, 2019

It’s been 10 years since bitcoin first launched. Now the question is this: How will bitcoin perform during the next financial crisis?

How to Ignite Capital Growth in 2020 (Not Through IPOs)

By Andy Gordon on December 11, 2019

Direct listings minimize risk for startup investors and help them cash out faster. But they also come with a downside. Fortunately, that may change in 2020.
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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.
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In today’s Startup Insider, we catch up with Cityzenith CEO Michael Jansen and learn about the company’s upcoming projects, partnerships and more.

Mailbag: To Short or Not to Short

By Early Investing on December 6, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains whether it recommends shorting U.S. stocks and what happens to your shares when a startup gets bought out.
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Bitcoin Sets New $8.7 Billion Record

By Adam Sharp on December 6, 2019

This week, nearly $9 billion worth of bitcoin moved within an hour. Here’s why that reflects on the trustworthiness of the bitcoin network.
Early investors have few metrics to go by when evaluating potential startup investments. Here are five metrics, in particular, that investors often misconstrue.
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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.