When we hear about “startup investing,” we generally think of the big paydays that occur when an early-stage company is acquired or goes public – like Google, Facebook or Tumblr. And historically, it’s true: profits from early-stage investing have come from “exits” like an IPO or a big acquisition. But…
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Every once in a while you come across an opportunity that seems like a “sure thing...” An opportunity where it feels like you’re looking into a crystal ball – where you can see the future playing out before your eyes. I felt that way back in the winter of 2005.…
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Once or twice in every generation, a new invention will change the trajectory of entire industries – the assembly line during the industrial revolution, for example, or the Internet in the ‘90s. We, and many others in the technology community, believe that “3D Printing,” or “Personal Manufacturing,” is our generation’s…
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Sometimes there’s more than one way to buy into an investment. Take gold, for example. Sure, you could buy physical gold bars or a gold mutual fund. But you could also invest in a gold mine! It’s the same thing with equity crowdfunding. You could: Invest in the companies featured…
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In 1884, the folks erecting the Statue of Liberty ran out of money. Joseph Pulitzer, a big shot publisher, took to his “New York World” newspaper and encouraged Americans to donate so Lady Liberty could be completed. Evidently, Mr. Pulitzer was persuasive. More than 125,000 people donated over $100,000 –…
Why the heck would Google invest $250 million into a start-up that’s basically a taxi service? Or here’s another one for you: Why would one man invest hundreds of millions of dollars trying to send ordinary citizens into space, or building a car company from scratch? We generally assume that…
The early bird catches the worm. Not a bad proverb to live by. But as it relates to the world of early-stage investing, there’s not just one type of early bird — there are two. The first type, the crack-of-dawn early bird, invests in start-ups that consist of a couple of engineers with…
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Here’s a quick experiment. What comes to mind when you see the words, “Mutual funds”? Diversification? Stocks? Portfolios? That’s what comes to my mind. Oh, and I’d add one more: Boring. Yes, boring. Mutual funds are a time-tested way to enjoy the benefits of diversification, but compared to the excitement…
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