Thank goodness for both! I was scrolling through my Facebook feed over the last few days and I have seen a simple yet “catchy” ad for an investment crowdfunding platform. Now for the record, as you know, I despise this model, as it goes against every bone in my body for what my firm was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Investment Groups
Respect… an exercise applied to business
It’s kind of the calibrator for society, don’t you think? Whether we are talking about relationships (romantic, friendship, or work), it is what separates up from down, good from evil, right from wrong, something from sustaining or imploding. It’s the greatest currency anyone can possess or give, and it costs nothing. Respect…In other words, for … Continue reading
The Wild, Wild West…aka the Internet
I believe we will look back one day at the innovations that changed our lives (within our lifetime) and shake our heads. I believe massive regulation will change the Internet. I believe it has to. Just like in the 1800s, when the freedom of the American West became the breeding ground of legends, it did … Continue reading
The Wolf of Wall Street…no pun intended
After a few jabs in my ribs from friends, my latest article is definitely inspired by the movie release last week! – Scott Wolf Martin Scorsese’s newest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, depicts the sad and dark side of the capitalistic machine. As many know by now, it’s based on the true life debauchery … Continue reading
Crowd Funding: “I know, I am beating a Dead Horse”
Yet another article by me on the dangers of crowdfunding… I am sorry, I just don’t get it! With the announcement this past Wednesday, in regards to Obama’s JOBS Act, a unanimous approval in a vote by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ushers the proposal into its next phase and includes some important measures … Continue reading