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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New Recommendation: Home61

Security type: Common stock Round size: Up to $2 million Price per share: $5.65 Valuation: $17 million Minimum investment: $5.65 Investment portal: Netcapital Note: The amount raised under the two exemptions must total at least $10,000 by April 16, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. ET. If the total doesn’t reach its target, then your money will be refunded. Home61 may issue additional securities to raise up to $1.9 million, the offering’s maximum. Dear First Stage…

Why These Cryptos Fail to Toe the Line

By Andy Gordon on February 7, 2018

Recent market activity seems to be ignoring the variety of cryptos, not quite treating them as an undifferentiated whole but also failing to take into account the huge differences in technologies and prospects among the coins out there.

Revealed: The Only Crypto Investment Strategy That Makes Sense

By Andy Gordon on January 31, 2018

Though cryptocurrency investing comes with risk, we're in this for the long haul. Instead of impatience and overconfidence, our strategy is predicated on open-mindedness, humility, steadfastness and a long-term outlook.

Startups Help Clear the Way to Crypto

By Andy Gordon on January 24, 2018

Sometimes it's not easy or quick to buy a few dollars' worth of your favorite cryptocurrency. Fortunately, startups are already coming up with technological fixes.

These Five Startups Shine Brightest at Vegas Tech Show

By Andy Gordon on January 17, 2018

At the Consumer Electronics Show, I saw a number of impressive products. Here are the five startups that stood out the most to me.
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Why I’m as Bullish on Cryptocurrencies as Ever

By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2018

Bitcoin prices crept down in the early hours of morning trading today. As I write this, bitcoin is hovering just above $12,000. Yesterday it peaked above $14,000. Ethereum ranged between $1,300 and $1,350 for most of the day yesterday. As I write, it has dipped 18% to around…
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We Never Did Say It Would Be a Smooth Ride, Did We?

By Andy Gordon on January 4, 2018

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, bitcoin broke through the $20,000 barrier, trading at $20,035.90. It was a big deal for some investors. But for us? Not really. Don’t get us wrong. We’re big believers in bitcoin. We recommended bitcoin to our members back in August. (I hope you followed our…

A New World for Startups? My Five Intrepid Predictions for 2018

By Andy Gordon on January 3, 2018

Here are my five intrepid predictions for 2018.

Attention Online Shoppers! The Best ICO Deals Happen Here

By Andy Gordon on December 20, 2017

ICOs are now available to everybody, thanks to three startup portals that have recently begun to offer these deals under crowdfunding rules.

Who Killed Off This Important Driver of Stock Growth?

By Andy Gordon on December 13, 2017

The tiny public microcap population has been decimated, going from nearly 4,000 to just under 1,900, and the ramifications couldn't be more serious.
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New Recommendation: 20/20 GeneSystems

By Andy Gordon on December 11, 2017

Deal Details Security Type: Preferred Stock Round Size: Up to $1.07 million Price per Share: $3.26 Valuation cap: $23 million Deadline: Midnight (PT) on Thursday, December 14 Investment portal: MicroVentures Liquidation preference: Pari passu with other series of preferred stock and senior to the common…

It’s Not Too Late to Invest in Cryptocurrency. But Is It Too Early?

By Andy Gordon on December 6, 2017

Cryptocurrency is garnering as many detractors as enthusiasts and eager investors. Here are three rules to explain why this is happening.
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Bitcoin’s Next Fork Canceled

By Andy Gordon on November 9, 2017

Bitcoin’s fork, which was scheduled to take place on November 16, has been canceled. Support for the fork simply faded. Criticisms came mostly from longtime developers. Interestingly, many of them still agreed on the idea of larger blocks, which the new protocol would have provided. But they felt bullied and…
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Last Chance to Invest in Arbit

By Andy Gordon on November 6, 2017

Arbit’s fundraise on MicroVentures ends at midnight on Tuesday, November 7. If you haven’t invested yet, this is a reminder that time is running out. We recommended Arbit in mid-October, and in a short amount of time it has nearly completed its raise goal of $700,000. Combining…
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Terminology You Need to Know for Bitcoin’s Next Fork

By Andy Gordon on November 2, 2017

Dear First Stage Investor, Bitcoin’s next fork is happening in a couple of weeks. You’ll be hearing plenty from us on it, including what to expect and how it could affect you. There will be plenty of articles in the popular press too. To get you started, I thought it…
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Last Chance to Invest in Scrap Connection and Keen Home

By Andy Gordon on October 26, 2017

Dear First Stage Investor, Scrap Connection’s fundraise on Wefunder ends at 11:59 p.m. next Tuesday, October 31. We recommended Scrap Connection back in February. Not surprisingly, like everything else it does, Scrap Connection has conducted a very successful raise, which is now nearing $900,000. Scrap Connection is…