Could you ever have imagined there’d come a day when you couldn’t afford the basics?

Things like bread, milk, and cheese?

That’s the reality many people are facing right now, even in a country as great and as wealthy as the United States of America.

And if we follow the…

Last week, I introduced you to an odd set of brothers, David and Daniil Liberman.

In four decades, they’ve only been apart for a handful of days. They work together, take calls together, and even share a king-size bed.

It sounds strange. But in the past decade, they’ve sold…

The Robot that Rolled Through a Crime Scene

During a crime investigation, police in Los Angeles taped off a secure area. But a food-delivery robot didn’t let that prevent it from doing its job. Stop that robot! »

The New iPhone Could Save Lives

The iPhone 14 comes with…

A 2008 study by entrepreneurship scholar Michael Song proved that the longer a new startup stays in business, the higher its likelihood for eventual success.

That’s great, but when a company is just getting started, how can an investor possibly predict which startups will be able to survive and which…

The Liberman brothers might be the oddest entrepreneurs you’ve ever met.

In four decades, David and Daniil have only been apart for a handful of days. They work together, take calls together, and even share a king-size bed.

Why all this togetherness? As Daniil explained, “We realized we are sort…

These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life

Scientists recently figured out how to turn cockroaches into remote-controlled insects. And as it turns out, these cyborgs could save your life one day. Here’s how »

A Laser-Powered Lawn Mower

An ordinary lawn mower wasn’t doing the trick for Daniel Riley.…

Editor's Note: Matt is traveling this week. So today, we’ll be re-publishing a popular story from our archives — a story that gets to the heart of why startup investing is so exciting. Enjoy!

Two weeks before we started sheltering in place, our friend Aitio dropped by the office.

He…

Uber Aims to Fix Its Checkered Past

Uber has made many mistakes when it comes keeping riders safe. But a new partnership promises to give passengers a new level of security. Learn more »

Beware These Vacation-Rental Red Flags

Looking for a Labor Day vacation rental? Steer clear of…

We’re in a recession…

And I believe things will get worse before they get better.

As an investor, this might have you spooked. But today I’d like to show you what’s been a consistent bright spot in the markets during past recessions.

If history is any guide, this bright spot…

Did you see President Biden’s announcement?

He’s forgiving the student loans of millions of Americans. In fact, 20 million people are about to have their debts cancelled fully. They’re jumping for joy right now.

But surprisingly, another group of people is also jumping for joy: real estate investors.

Today, I’ll…