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The Transition From Private To Public Markets Isn’t Always Pretty
Article By:
Andrew Gordon
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Saturday, May 18, 2019 3:10 PM EDT
Observers accuse the pre-IPO startup world of being unpredictable and chaotic. But I’d argue the opposite: It’s the post-IPO world where technology disruption wreaks the most havoc among companies.
In this article: UBER
What Is Venture Capital, Really?
Article By:
Karl Sjogren
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019 5:19 PM EDT
There is disagreement on what constitutes "venture capital." The traditional view is that it is an investment by a VC fund--that excludes angel investments. The author of The Fairshare Model takes an expansive view--many IPOs raise venture capital.
Seven Things I Learned From Chess
Article By:
James Altucher
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Sunday, May 12, 2019 9:11 PM EDT
Chess got me a girlfriend, it got me into college, it got me into graduate school, it got me my first job, it helped me raise money, it got my company sold, and it’s opened doors when previously they seemed locked to everyone around me.
Vetting Startups And Preparing For Fidelity’s Crypto Trading Service
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Early Investing
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Sunday, May 12, 2019 6:33 PM EDT
We answer readers' questions. This week: "How much due diligence do equity crowdfunding sites do before listing a fundraising round?" And "What’s going on with Fidelity offering crypto? Can I buy it in my retirement account?"
The Ultimate Guide To Going Broke
Article By:
James Altucher
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
I spent 20 years going broke over and over again. I hope it doesn’t happen again. But the good news is, I'm now an expert. Here's what I've learned...
MIT, Harvard Dive Into Cannabis Research; Facebook Goes Big On Crypto Payments
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Early Investing
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Monday, May 6, 2019 12:08 AM EDT
In the era when companies never seem to stop growing, what happens when a company ends up with more dead users than living? That's becoming a reality for Facebook. Also, a record raise for a cannabis company, and more startup, and crypto news.
Seven Reasons Not To Go To College (And A Solution)
Article By:
James Altucher
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Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:45 AM EDT
Most people think you need a degree to get a good job. But that's not true. More and more companies like Google have already announced they are looking at skills instead of degrees.
Bitcoin $64,000? - One Market Guru's Thesis
Article By:
Cryptoquote
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 9:00 AM EDT
One financial guru is calling for up to a 40% correction in the US stock market and a thesis that money will flow from stock markets to cryptocurrencies as a result, pushing the price of Bitcoin to new highs thee times higher than the previous high.
In this article: BITCOMP
Your Guide To Stock Options
Article By:
Personal Capital
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:20 PM EDT
Needless to say — it’s important to understand the ins and outs of how stock options work in order to maximize your potential gains.
In this article: PINS
Smoke And Mirrors: How Snap And Pinterest Hide User Attrition
Article By:
Beth Kindig
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 6:14 PM EDT
Social media companies today are using smoke and mirrors to hide an important key metric.
Israeli Startup Deal Digest – March 2019
Article By:
Shelly Hod Moyal
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Sunday, April 14, 2019 8:22 AM EDT
In this monthly summary of thte Israeli startup market, we tracked 28 announced deals totaling $483M, and 7 exits totaling $7.8B.
7 Tips For Lean Business Growth In A World Of Excess
Article By:
John Rampton
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Monday, March 25, 2019 3:00 AM EDT
Lean Startup is a popular methodology of business growth and development that that aims to shorten the product development cycle and quickly determine if a business model is viable or not. It also introduces a number of cost-effective principles.
How To Make The Most Of Your Business Valuation (Even If You’re Not Ready To Sell)
Article By:
John Rampton
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5:17 AM EDT
How much is your company worth? If you’ve put any thought into life after running your current business, you’ve likely given this question some consideration. But the real question is this: Is your own estimate accurate?
Exploring AngelList, Weighing Seed And Series A Investments
Article By:
Adam Sharp
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Sunday, March 17, 2019 11:00 PM EDT
I keep hearing people talk about AngelList when it comes to startup investing. What is AngelList? And can I find good deals there? Also, What’s the difference between investing in a seed round and a Series A round? Find the answers here.