Archive: Early Investing

20/20 GeneSystems’ founder and CEO answers questions about the company moving into providing rapid COVID-19 tests.

Bitcoin Was Made for Times Like These

By Adam Sharp on March 27, 2020

Bitcoin was made for situations like the one we find ourselves in today... crisis, bailouts, money printing and reckless government spending.
In this special Q&A, Republic answers our questions about the SEC’s proposed changes to crowdfunding and gives us a master class on SAFEs.

Where’s the Safe Haven?

By Adam Sharp on March 20, 2020

Gold? Tech stocks? Bonds? Where should investors hunker down during this crisis?

Startups Can Help Fight the Coronavirus

By Andy Gordon on March 18, 2020

Startups have a small but critical role in the global fight against the novel coronavirus.
The key to investing in new digital marketplaces is to do it early.

The Fed vs. Fundamentals

By Adam Sharp on March 6, 2020

The battle is on, and Adam Sharp thinks the Fed is finally faltering. Could the bull market be over?

Venture Capital Insanity Should Help Crowdfunders

By Andy Gordon on March 4, 2020

Venture capitalists are overreacting to 2019. And it will create some terrific investment opportunities for equity crowdfunders in 2020.

This Fragile Market

By Adam Sharp on February 28, 2020

Yes, the market is down 10% or so, but it could be much lower. Here’s why...

I Can Finally Invest in My Dream

By Andy Gordon on February 26, 2020

Andy Gordon has been dreaming about flying cars for more than 50 years. Now, he can finally invest in that future.

Virgin Galactic Soars for… No Reason?

By Adam Sharp on February 21, 2020

U.S. stocks look downright frothy. Here’s what Adam Sharp recommends doing...

Don’t Plant Trees – Invest in Them

By Andy Gordon on February 19, 2020

Investing in a startup that produces highly sought-after timber will fatten your wallet AND do more to save the environment than any government program to plant trees.

What I Look For in Startup Deals

By Adam Sharp on February 14, 2020

Adam Sharp explains how he evaluates startup deals - and the key factors every investor should consider.

Recession-Proof Your Startup Portfolio

By Andy Gordon on February 12, 2020

Startups are a good alternative to the stock market during a recession. Just make sure your startup investments are recession-proof.

Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags

By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2020

Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.

Bitcoin Stays Strong

By Adam Sharp on January 31, 2020

Bitcoin is well-positioned heading into a major catalyst. And ongoing monetary chaos should also help boost prices.