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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, how to track your investments and more.
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.
Airdrop Alert: Rhovit
By Andy Gordon on September 3, 2019
Today’s airdrop is Rhovit, a rewards-based content platform that pays both creators and viewers.
Buybacks Drive the S&P 500, and They’re Slowing
By Adam Sharp on August 30, 2019
Buybacks are at unsustainable levels. Here’s what could happen now that share repurchases are slowing.
Crypto Monitor: Bank of England Chief Suggests Crypto Should Become World’s Reserve Currency
By Early Investing on August 30, 2019
The Bank of England is suggesting a network of digital currencies replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Meanwhile, Binance is moving into stablecoins and bitcoin remains a flight to safety.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Nothing to Get Charged Up About
By Chris Lustrino on August 29, 2019
In this guest piece, KingsCrowd explains why Hoplite Power is not a good investment.
Why Crowdfunding Is the Best Way to Raise Capital
By Andy Gordon on August 28, 2019
Startup founders have seven ways of raising capital. And crowdfunding is by far the most versatile and beneficial method.