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Uber’s Got Hypergrowth and Growing Pains
By Allison Brickell on April 22, 2019
Uber has released its S-1 form, so we’re digging into some of the numbers.
Mailbag: What Startup Accelerators Do and Why Consumers Leave the Marijuana Black Market
By Early Investing on April 21, 2019
The Early Investing team answers questions about what startup accelerators do and why weed users leave the black market.
News Fix: Carl’s Embraces 4/20; IPO Frenzy Hits Wall Street
By Vin Narayanan on April 20, 2019
Carl's Jr. is testing a CBD-infused sauce in Colorado and Wall Street has caught IPO fever.
Big Data Drives Agriculture, and It’ll Drive the Cannabis Industry Too
By Vin Narayanan on April 19, 2019
I used to think the farm life was simple. But I’ve finally accepted that farming isn’t a romantic profession - it’s a data-driven industry.
Bakkt Heads to New York to Appease the CFTC
By Andy Gordon on April 19, 2019
Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is away on vacation this week (though he’ll undoubtedly still check CoinMarketCap every day). So Andy Gordon is filling in. Dear Member, When Bakkt gets its government approval, it will mark a turning point for the crypto community. And, yes – I said when, not if.
Court Innovations Acquired; Investors to Receive Half Cash and Half Stock
By Adam Sharp on April 18, 2019
One of our portfolio companies has been acquired, which is great news for investors.
The IRS Desperately Needs to Update Its Crypto Tax Guidance
By Andy Gordon on April 17, 2019
U.S. tax guidance on crypto is absurdly lacking. And rather than clarify its rules, the IRS is cracking down on confused investors.
Airdrop Alert: Belacam
By Allison Brickell on April 16, 2019
Belacam is a social media site that rewards engaging content.
Cannabis Picks Up Where Conventional Medication Falls Short
By Andy Gordon on April 15, 2019
About a third of epilepsy patients don’t respond to conventional medication. But a growing body of medical research is giving them hope.
Study Finds Cannabis Helps Treat Autism
By Allison Brickell on April 15, 2019
Speakers at the Cannabis Science Conference had an important message to deliver. And a recent study out of Israel backs them up.
Mailbag: Understanding Resistance Levels and Foreign Stock Portfolio Allocation
By Early Investing on April 14, 2019
This week, the Early Investing Mailbag is tackling resistance levels and foreign stock allocation.
News Fix: TurboTax Is Taking Over, California Faces Internal Conflict
By Vin Narayanan on April 13, 2019
In the news this week, California is facing pot delivery troubles, Uber is getting ready to IPO and Congress is allowing a monopoly on tax preparation.
Crypto Monitor: Litecoin Blazes Ahead, SEC Issues Token Guidance
By Early Investing on April 12, 2019
This week in the crypto world, litecoin is on a tear and the SEC is finally offering guidance on tokens.
Cannabis Moms Strike Back
By Adam Sharp on April 12, 2019
This week, we attended the Cannabis Science Conference. Here are my inspiring takeaways about the future of cannabis.
Cannabis Report: The Lowdown on Lighting and Cannabis Research
By Early Investing on April 11, 2019
The Early Investing team learned a lot at the Cannabis Science Conference. This week, we’re focusing on two takeaways: lighting and research.
Startups Ready to Disrupt Enterprise Markets
By Andy Gordon on April 10, 2019
We’ve seen startups tackling all parts of the consumer markets. But what about the enterprise markets?