It is very likely that you have heard the term “cryptocurrency” a lot recently with the popularization and increasing adoption of the blockchain-based virtual currency. With a lot of recent press around cryptocurrency, what exactly is it? In this blog, … Continue reading
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The Triple Bottom Line is a concept that has become more prevalent over the past few years. Broken down into “Three Ps”, profit, people, and planet, it measures a businesses’ capability to maximize return for shareholders while focusing on social … Continue reading
Pitching your startup to investors can be intimidating to many entrepreneurs. Will they like my idea? Will they see my passion for my business? Will I receive the necessary funding to grow? What specifically should founders prepare before taking the … Continue reading
[Updated October 2024 to reflect current roles of female founders and current status of each company] Female founders are growing in numbers in the startup world. The most recent State of Business report by American Express in 2019 found that … Continue reading
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the latter half of 2021 included a few highly anticipated big names like Robinhood, Couchbase, and Expensify. Exit value reached $187 billion in Q3, according to Pitchbook’s Venture Monitor data, smashing $103.9 billion exit value in … Continue reading
With 2022 on the horizon, many are curious as to which trends and industries are expected to flourish in the next year. In 2021, we saw an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Healthcare, and all things surrounding remote work. … Continue reading
Liquidation preferences are considered by some to be one of the most important components of an investment term sheet. Generally used to determine investor “pecking order” with respect to distributions related to mergers and acquisitions, liquidation preferences are important for … Continue reading
Investments are risky, and a good rule of thumb is to never invest more than you are comfortable to completely lose. Regulation Crowdfunding allows the average person to invest in startups, often with small investment minimums, some as low as … Continue reading
When building your investment portfolio, having a healthy balance of different types of investments is key. Depending on your financial situation and portfolio goals, alternative assets are one type of investment option that could help you diversify your portfolio. What … Continue reading
When building an investment portfolio, diversification is an essential part of managing investment risk. In this blog, we will review the basics of portfolio diversification, including why it is important, as well as the different methods of portfolio diversification that … Continue reading
