Ever since 1956, when Shockley Transistor Corporation set up shop in Mountain View, California, Silicon Valley has been the epicenter of early-stage tech startups… And in turn, the epicenter for ultra-profitable tech startup investments. Thousands of companies have launched in this tiny corner of the U.S. — and many of…
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They say you should invest in what you know and love. “Well,” you might say, “I know and love food. Does that count?” Funny you should ask… Foods & Beverages as Start-Up Investments Food & Beverage products can make great investments. For example: Not so long ago, Naked Juice was a…
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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…
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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 a…
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…
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…
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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…
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If I had to guess, I’d bet you’re not an astronaut. But I’d still wager that NASA plays a big role in your life. You see, since 1976, the U.S. space agency NASA has been responsible for more than 2,000 innovations, many of which you and your family probably use…
For close to 200 years, Portugal was a global superpower. Throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, the Portuguese explored the world, traded globally, and established territories on multiple continents including Asia, Africa, and South America. Portugal ranked right up there with England, France, and Spain. But more recently, the country…
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