We Got Our First Big Call Wrong and We’re Pretty Demure About It Authors: Andres Larios, Jay Sahaym Story of the Week: Caroline Yee Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared forContinue Reading
The trial and conviction of Michael Rothenberg have shocked many investors in the Silicon Valley as well as people around the world. His conviction in court revealed that his fraudulent investments cost up to $19 million.Continue Reading
This Fourth of July, America’s 246th birthday happens to coincide with the heart of a social movement arguably just as powerful and transformative as that which built our nation and in turn transformed the world back in 1776. That social movement is completely unique and unlike any that came before it—it is the rise and development of Bitcoin’s legitimacy as a store of value and a financial instrument. Continue Reading
Duffl’s business model of fast and cheap delivery is aligned seamlessly with the preferences of today’s market and is positioned comfortably in an expanding market segment that is expected to multiply in size in the next few years.Continue Reading
The future is electric, not just for Tesla. Investing Columnist Leo Wang investigates the increasingly internationalized and volatile EV market—one that is undoubtedly hungry to innovate, grow, and profit. Continue Reading
Many college students and adults want to start their own company as they think they have the next million dollar idea. However, only a few of those entrepreneurs actually succeed while many others go bankrupt. In this article, I will discuss what I believe to be the most important characteristics of a successful startup.Continue Reading
Travelers can now take advantage of unique vacation opportunities — for free. Senior Investing Columnist Sean Toobi breaks down the home exchanges domain and its growing popularity despite the recent struggles in the broader travel and tourism industry.Continue Reading
Imagine a country the size of New Jersey leading the world in the total number of startups and value of venture capital investments per capita. With a population of only 9 million, there is 1 startup for every 1,500 people. Sounds crazy, right? Well this is Israel.Continue Reading
There has long been interest in responsible investing. In 1985, students at Columbia University protested because the university invested in several companies that had businesses in apartheid South Africa. Through months of action, the university eventually divested from its holdings.Continue Reading
Israel, a small nation of less than 10 million people tucked in the western corner of the Middle East, has both the most venture capital per capita and the most startups per capita out of any other country in the world, thus being dubbed “the Startup Nation.” Their culture of ingenuity, adeptness at recognizing and developing talent, and emphasis on tech can all be attributed to their success in startups. However, these traits did not emerge in a vacuum. Continue Reading