Author: Andy Gordon

I made my chops as an entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience at building wealth for myself and others. I graduated from the London School of Economics a year after the bicentennial. By the way, this is the same school that produced 34 heads of state including John F. Kennedy… and another 18 Nobel Laureates…

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Three Risks Every Successful Startup Must Take

By Andy Gordon on July 24, 2019

To find successful startup investments, you need to seek out companies taking thoughtful risks. Here are the three biggest risks startups have to take if they want to make it big.
Argo may be a small artificial intelligence startup, but it wields a big influence over who will succeed in the driverless car market.
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Bakkt is a week away from testing its bitcoin futures contracts. And it’s clear the service will be launching very soon.

Why Facebook’s Crypto Won’t Save the Unbanked

By Andy Gordon on July 3, 2019

Facebook wants its Libra currency to help the unbanked. But it could end up causing more harm than good.
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Magic Instruments Update and Handling Failure

By Andy Gordon on July 1, 2019

Startup investors need to invest in as many startups as possible, especially when dealing with failure.

Passenger Drones Are Almost Here

By Andy Gordon on June 26, 2019

Passenger drones are ready to roll out next year. And early investors should prepare.
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Airdrop Alert: Divi and MyCointainer

By Andy Gordon on June 25, 2019

This week’s airdrop is a partnership between Divi and MyCointainer. Both are striving to make the overall crypto experience easier.
Binance is caught in a Catch-22. So for now, U.S. crypto traders will have to find alternatives.
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The U.S. is on track to adopt new operating procedures for crypto exchanges. But one of these rules will only create problems for the crypto industry.

What’s Different About This Crypto Surge

By Andy Gordon on June 5, 2019

Crypto winter is over. But what’s causing this reversal of fortune?
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How Your Phone Is Feeding Your Data to Trackers

By Andy Gordon on June 3, 2019

Apple and other companies claim they make efforts to keep users’ data from being tracked without their knowledge. But unfortunately, that’s not reality.
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Initial exchange offerings (IEOs) are a new way for cryptocurrency companies to raise money. But should investors get involved?

Equity Crowdfunding Improving as It Turns 3

By Andy Gordon on May 29, 2019

Investors are the big winners as more - and better - entrepreneurs turn to equity crowdfunding to raise money for their startups.

The Institutional Crypto Investing Tide Is Rising

By Andy Gordon on May 22, 2019

Venture capital firms are on track to invest a record amount into cryptocurrency and blockchain companies this year. And their interest will only get bigger.