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This Week’s Best Reading
When Will this Insane Bull Market in Tech Finally End?
Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint Ventures tells us what's behind the bull market, what the risks are, and why “it's a great time to be a founder.” Check it out.
Join an Angel "Wolf Pack"
Rather than going it alone, Jeff Carter of Hyde Park Angels says new early-stage investors should join packs of others. Read his take here.
Lending Club's Path to IPO
Ever wonder how a venture-backed start-up grows into a publicly listed company? EquityZen has created an eye-opening infographic that shows, among other things, how much early investors stand to make. Check it out here.
Secrets of the Super-Angel Investor
Dave McClure is a legend in angel investing. Of the 900 companies he’s funded, 50 have already been acquired. Check out his advice to other early-stage investors.
The 16 Hottest Start-Ups of 2014
It's a subjective list to be sure. But taking into account everything from funding and revenues, to investor interest and growth, it's an impressive list. Check it out here.
Video: The Founder/Investor Relationship
Investors and founders usually start with the best of intentions – to build something meaningful and profitable together. But, similar to marriage, the relationship can go through rocky periods. See what can happen.
Can This IPO Make Finance Start-Ups Cool?
Can entrepreneurs succeed in disrupting the highly-regulated, highly-technical – and sometimes, highly-boring – financial industry? We're about to find out.
Consensus Forming on Accredited Investor Definition
Momentum is building towards a consensus on the highly controversial updates to the accredited investor definition – and the news looks good.
