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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.
Don’t Invest Based on Sector
By Adam Sharp on October 24, 2019
Here’s why you should avoid deals in “hot” industries that don’t have any real traction.
Airdrop Alert: Republic Note
By Adam Sharp on October 22, 2019
This week’s airdrop is the Republic Note, a digital token that comes from one of our favorite startup investing sites.
Startup Insider: A Holding Company That Wants to Reboot the World (Part 2 of 2)
By Early Investing on October 21, 2019
In Part 2 of our interview with David Nikzad, we learn more about his company Orthogonal Thinker and what it’s doing to improve the world.
Cannabis Report: Uncertainty Should Be Baked Into the Market
By Early Investing on October 17, 2019
The cannabis industry is taking it too personally when just one or two companies have a bad day. Fortunately, there are buying opportunities amid the bad news.
New Recommendation: Invest in the Bright, Robotic Future of Orthopedic Healthcare
By Andy Gordon on October 14, 2019
Monogram Orthopaedics is using robotic technology to create perfect-fit implants. And its team is determined to revamp orthopedic healthcare.
This Startup Is Taking the Natural Skin Care Market by Storm
By Andy Gordon on October 10, 2019
Aavrani is a startup breaking into the rapidly growing natural skin care market. It’s got happy customers, experienced founders and plenty more to convince Andy Gordon it’s a sound investment.
Startup Insider: A Holding Company That Wants to Reboot the World (Part 1 of 2)
By Early Investing on October 7, 2019
Imagine a Berkshire Hathaway that invests only in companies developing products that are good for the body. Orthogonal Thinker founder David Nikzad is doing just that. And it’s a very personal mission.
Cannabis Report: Two Wild Cards Might Block the SAFE Banking Act
By Early Investing on October 3, 2019
The House made history last week when it passed the first marijuana reform law ever. But there are a couple of reasons why this bill may not make it past the Senate.
Airdrop Alert: Beowulf
By Vin Narayanan on October 1, 2019
This week’s airdrop is Beowulf, a project using blockchain and artificial intelligence to create a decentralized communications network.
Protesters Fight for Hong Kong’s Future While China Grows Impatient
By Vin Narayanan on September 30, 2019
China is growing impatient with the protests in Hong Kong. And that means trouble.
Don’t Let a Spooked Crypto Market Scare You Away From Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on September 26, 2019
Two things severely shook the crypto markets this week. But that doesn’t change bitcoin’s strong fundamentals.
Startup Insider: Tackling Crowdfunding Companies’ Mistakes
By Early Investing on September 23, 2019
In Part 2 of our interview with Howard Marks, we dive into common mistakes crowdfunding companies make, how StartEngine is trying to overcome those mistakes in its own raise and more.