A "Mutual Fund" For Start-Ups
3 Proven Strategies for Angel Investing Success
“Diversification is protection against ignorance.”
That little gem comes courtesy of one of the world’s most successful stock market investors: Warren Buffett.
And we must admit, Mr. Buffett has done pretty well for himself without the benefits of diversification.
That said, we’re not so sure how Mr. Buffett would do…
Three Exit Strategies for Angel Investments
The cheerful stewardess on my red-eye to Argentina was delivering her pre-flight speech. Her soothing voice washed over me as I sat in a window seat, reading a business plan for a technology start-up on my laptop.
“There are 10 emergency exits on this Boeing 777 aircraft: 4 in the…
3 Surefire Ways to Lose Money in Equity Crowdfunding
“Wait a second,” said my girlfriend. “Aren’t you supposed to be showing people how to make money?”
I’d just shared this week’s essay topic with her. Now she was looking at me like I had three heads.
She had a point. It’s true that we generally try to show you…
NY Times Announces 8 "Cutting-Edge" Companies, 5 Years Too Late
Last Thursday morning, as I was browsing headlines on The New York Times, I saw an article entitled, “Which Start-Up Could Be the Next Big Thing?”
That’s a serious newspaper and an exciting topic. Coffee in my left hand, mouse in my right, I clicked on through.
After the author…
Are You Buying Low and Selling High?
How to Get Liquid on Your Equity Crowdfunding Investments
Few things are certain in this world; few things are actually guaranteed.
Ben Franklin famously put death and taxes on his list. But on a sunny summer day in August, I’m not so interested in addressing those dreary topics.
Guaranteed money, on the other hand — now there’s something that…
How a $200 Million Profit Could Quickly Become a Loss
“Jumptap just sold for $200 million!”
The breaking news about Jumptap, a mobile advertising company, came to me by email. It made me smile. It’s not every day that an early-stage company sells for 9 figures.
And with a $200 million sale, the investors must have made a fortune!
I…
September 7th: Your $50 Million Payday?
Six Factors for Early-Stage Investing Success
The cylinder of the .38 mm handgun spins around and around. It makes the familiar “whirrrrrrr” sound – but this time the sound isn’t coming from a movie or TV show.
The hammer of the revolver clicks into place. I involuntarily shudder. It’s my turn.
Hands shaking, I slowly lift…