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Artificial Intelligence Is on its Way
It seems that every company attempts to implement AI in one way or another. It only works when actual value in the technology exists—and not just flashy verbiage. Read More
Why Crowdfinance Is About Brand, Not Product
Want to start crowdfinancing? Creating a well-known, reliable and consistent brand is what makes investors want to give you their hard-earned money. Read More
How to Get Venture Capital Funding
Raising a venture capital fund for your business relies on the right fundraising model. Learn how to plan, identify and execute your VC route to success. Read More
Episode 89 – Albert Periu – co-head of Capital Markets at Funding Circle
Episode 89 brings us Albert Periu, co-head of Capital Markets at Funding Circle, which provides secured loans to small businesses that Banks do not typically serve, while offering speed and transparency fostered by digital technology. The show looks at the borrower and the investor (in effect, the lender) perspective. Read More
The Basics of Convertible Debt
Many of the companies that sell securities via Title III crowdfunding portals, at least in the first year or two, will be early-stage startups with little or no history of profit or even positive cash flow. “In many cases, issuers can avoid thorny disagreements over valuation by offering hybrid securities known as convertible notes to crowdfunding investors”… Read More
Angel Investor Fundamentals
An angel investor is an individual who provides capital from his or her own funds to a private business owned and operated by someone who is neither a friend nor a family member. Angels often provide the first round of “outside” capital—that is, outside of the founders’ family and friends (the three Fs). Angel capital may be in the form of straight debt, convertible debt, or equity purchases. Read More
Episode 60 with David S. Rose
Exponential tech in Episode 60 of Accredited Investor Markets Radio with host Chris Cahill and David S. Rose of Gust, an online platform used by more than a half million entrepreneurs in 190 countries to connect and collaborate with over 75,000 accredited investors. They speak about the dramatic changes occurring in the global marketplace for capital in resulting scalable enterprises. Read More