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Startup Insider: What It’s Like in the SeedInvest Bullpen
By Early Investing on January 6, 2020
In Part 1 of our interview with SeedInvest Principal Alex Tynion, we learn how SeedInvest vets startups, how the team handles valuations and more.
8tracks, Unable to Generate Enough Revenue, Shuts Down
By Andy Gordon on January 2, 2020
8tracks, the music-streaming service that facilitates crowd-curated playlists, has shut down. Here’s why.
Why Aurora Cannabis Stock Took a Dive
By Vin Narayanan on December 30, 2019
Aurora Cannabis stock took a beating last week. Here’s why - and what investors should keep in mind going forward.
First Stage Investor: Best of 2019
By Early Investing on December 23, 2019
The First Stage Investor team covered a lot of ground this year. Here are our favorite pieces of 2019.
The Real Hong Kong Is Worth a Visit
By Vin Narayanan on December 19, 2019
There are different versions of Hong Kong depending on the day of the week and the media’s portrayal of the city. But the real Hong Kong is a beautiful place to visit.
Startup Insider: Cityzenith Builds an All-Star Team
By Early Investing on December 16, 2019
In Part 2 of our Startup Insider interview with Cityzenith, we learn that the company has some exciting projects in its pipeline.
Startup Insider: Cityzenith Is Inking a Big New Partnership Deal
By Early Investing on December 9, 2019
In today’s Startup Insider, we catch up with Cityzenith CEO Michael Jansen and learn about the company’s upcoming projects, partnerships and more.
Startup Insider: The “Smart Money” Is Following the Crowdfunders
By Early Investing on December 2, 2019
In Part 3 of our Startup Insider interview with Chris Lustrino, we discuss some of our favorite startups, problems in the crowdfunding space and why we need to retire the phrase “smart money.”
Startup Insider: Which Comes First, Dollars or Deal Flow?
By Early Investing on November 25, 2019
In Part 2 of our Startup Insider interview with Chris Lustrino, we chat about the growing equity crowdfunding space, startup funding strategies and more.
Startup Insider: The Strategy of a Founder Plus the Knowledge of an Investor
By Early Investing on November 18, 2019
The First Stage Investor team sits down with Chris Lustrino, CEO and founder of KingsCrowd, to learn what his company has done so far, what it’s like to be on both the founder and investor side of things, and more.
Cannabis Report: Why You Should Own These Five Cannabis Stocks
By Early Investing on November 14, 2019
In this special edition of the Cannabis Report, Adam Sharp joins us to explain why he’s so excited about the new First Stage Investor cannabis portfolio.
The First Stage Investor Cannabis Portfolio Is Here
By Adam Sharp on November 12, 2019
The First Stage Investor cannabis portfolio is here! Here’s how you should view the cannabis market and which companies you need to invest in.
Startup Insider: How NowRx Is Creating the Ultimate Customer Service Experience
By Early Investing on November 11, 2019
In Part 3 of our Startup Insider interview with NowRx, we take a deep dive into the founders’ strategy.
Startup Insider: How NowRx Works With Google Home
By Early Investing on November 7, 2019
In Part 2 of our interview with NowRx, we go behind the scenes to see how the company tracks orders, maps out delivery routes and more.
Recommendation: Reinvest in NowRx
By Early Investing on November 4, 2019
Today’s Startup Insider video features the founders of NowRx, a startup that’s disrupting the brick-and-mortar pharmacy industry. In Part 1 of this interview, they discuss what they do, what inspired them to start the company and more.
Four States Gobble Up 80% of Venture Capital Dollars
By Vin Narayanan on October 28, 2019
Just four states receive 80% of all venture capital money. And 40% of all VC money raised goes to Facebook and Google ads. This is a stark reminder of just how broken the VC system is.