Tag: Investors

Venture capital (VC) is a great opportunity for new entrepreneurs seeking to bring a product to life — but the funding is incredibly difficult to secure. A 2021 Harvard Business Review survey of almost 900 VC firms found that they consider 101 opportunities on average for every de...

Have you ever heard the term: I’m tired of listening to you? Now, why is that term so meaningful when it comes to investor pitching? The answer is simple. Investors sit in a room and listen all day to one presentation after another. And listening is tiring. Especially if every found...

The Neo Blockchain is a pioneer that envisioned the concept of a smart economy. So, how does it stand today? Let’s delve into the vital aspects investors should be aware of. Background The Neo Blockchain, a forerunner in fostering a smart economy, has undergone significant transformation...

Crypto has had a wild ride lately. Over the last six months, Bitcoin plummeted by nearly half, erasing billions of dollars of market value. Many sophisticated crypto investors, though, likely don’t care at all. Why? These crypto whales use a special kind of financial alchemy to achieve ma...

The Soft “No” and My Journey in Fundraising Years ago and even now, when I was hustling to secure funding for various startup ventures, I noticed a recurring pattern in my interactions with venture capitalists (VCs). If they weren’t particularly interested in investing, they&rsq...

I invited a local venture capitalist to speak with my entrepreneurship class at Duke. Once he’d finished sharing his story and discussing the industry, I opened the floor to questions. Most of the questions were typical, young-entrepreneur questions followed by typical, bland VC answers. &l...

If you’re chasing investors…you’ve already lost. I sign off every one of my newsletters with the declaration “…be chased.” A common reaction to that is “ok, but how??” How do you attract investor attention without appearing needy? Investors ...

I was judging a pitch competition for a neighboring university. The event was meant to be an informal “practice” session to help the students prepare for pitching venture capitalists. As a result, the person who’d invited me wanted me to give feedback on the pitches rather than the...

Afew months ago I was thinking of writing this article and the premise would have been questioning the assumption that high inflation and high interest rates are here to stay. It seems that my skepticism, as weakly held as it was (I mean I didn’t even publish the story), was correct. Now I ...

The only way to find investors was by flying to expensive conferences. But first, people needed to be aware of those conferences, which was a problem in an offline world. With the rise of social media, AI, and the digital revolution, finding investors is a manageable problem. It is easy to use...

Afew months ago I was thinking of writing this article and the premise would have been questioning the assumption that high inflation and high interest rates are here to stay. It seems that my skepticism, as weakly held as it was (I mean I didn’t even publish the story), was correct. Now I ...

As we approach the end of another dynamic year, I am thrilled to share with you the performance of the Pareto Investor’s Portfolio for 2023 and introduce my strategic holdings for 2024. Also, this communication marks a significant moment as this past year has been nothing short of remarkabl...

Many investors and public company owners and management look at their favorite stock price every day. Watching CNBC, Bloomberg and even the charts on the internet can give you up-to-the-second price updates. Many trade the price swings, and often, many lose money doing this. This is a result of our ...

Robert Kiyosaki is a popular financial author and speaker. His books, such as “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, have sold millions of copies worldwide. However, Kiyosaki’s advice is not always applicable to all investors, especially those in India. Here are a few reasons why Robert Kiyosaki&...

Funding companies by investors has fallen off a cliff in the first quarter of 2023. Yes, it is bad but, it is not all bad. To illustrate, we created a unique view on investing in Legal. A view that looks at investors in founders. Based on this view, we generated tips for you. This ...