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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.
Cannabis Report: Don’t Get Hung Up on Aurora’s Small Mistakes
By Early Investing on September 19, 2019
Aurora Cannabis missed its own guidance in its quarterly earnings report. But we’re not too worried about it. Here’s why.
Airdrop Alert: Litecoin
By Allison Brickell on September 17, 2019
Today’s airdrop is litecoin, one of the First Stage Investor crypto portfolio coins.
Why We’re Looking for More Series A Startup Investments
By Andy Gordon on September 16, 2019
The First Stage Investor team is on the lookout for more Series A companies to recommend. And we’re also keeping an eye on escalating valuations.
Arbit Poll: How Can We Improve the First Stage Investor Experience?
By Early Investing on September 12, 2019
In this month's poll, we'd like to hear your thoughts on what you like about First Stage Investor and how we can do better.