Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
It’s time for another pop quiz… Can you guess where this line is from? “A million dollars isn’t cool.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
“Startup.” Ah, what an exciting word… It brings to mind the anticipation and wealth-building potential of being part of “The Next Facebook” or “The Next Google.” But for a handful of smart investors, the word “startup” conjures up something that’s a little less world changing, but (depending on how you…
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Here’s a mystery to solve: Last month, on a sunny Sunday afternoon, I strolled up Broadway and bought a pound of shrimp from a fancy seafood market called Citarella. These weren’t just any shrimp.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Pop quiz! Can you name the movie these lines are from?
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Sometimes there’s more than one way to buy into an investment. Take gold, for example.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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?
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
“Who are these companies raising money online?” read the email in my inbox yesterday. “Can’t they raise money the old-fashioned way?” Over the last few weeks, we’ve received several emails at Crowdability asking similar questions.