Published inHackerNoon.com·Jun 24, 2019Big crypto projects are using Dutch Auctions for their token sale — here’s whyThis Tulip Mania innovation might just save the ICO — Intro Over the last few years, ICOs — Initial Coin Offerings — have been arguably the most controversial topic in crypto. During the height of the last bull run in late 2017, virtually anyone with an idea could run an ICO and raise excessive amounts of capital with relative ease. Throughout…Blockchain6 min readBlockchain6 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Aug 16, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: Episode 6 with Evan Schneyer (Outlaw)1. How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship? I started my first company, a freelance collective called Living Breathing, ten years ago. LB is thriving now, though I’m personally too busy to take on any client work these days. …Startup6 min readStartup6 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Aug 7, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: CRYPTO Episode 5 with Alastair Johnson (Nuggets)How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship? I have had over 25 years experience in taking high-level concepts from design to delivery, and deep knowledge of the tech, production and commercial fields. …Crypto4 min readCrypto4 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Aug 1, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: Episode 4 with Amanda Greenberg (Balloonr)1. How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship? Before starting Balloonr, I was a public health researcher and scientist in DC. I developed national behavior change campaigns for the U.S. EPA, DOE, and CDC. I went right into that role from graduate school at UNC-CH Gillings…Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Jul 29, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: Episode 3 with Jason Rieger and Brandon Brotsky (PayClub)How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship?Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Jul 19, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: Episode 2 with Amanda McCreight (Mark Your Map)1. How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship? It was my sophomore year in college and I felt that my creativity was stirring sitting in class all day. I had come up with the concept for Mark Your Map two years prior and decided why not do some research. It was about that time when I also learned…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Jul 8, 2018RateMyInvestor Founder Series: Episode 1 with Adam Alpert (Pangeamart)1. How did you first get started in the world of entrepreneurship? It all started when I was 12. That’s when I received a video camera for my birthday. I obsessed over it, and what it could do. That video camera empowered me to take an idea and turn it into something that others could be positively impacted by. That was powerful…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Jan 15, 2018Predicting The 5 Most Active VCs in Blockchain/Cryptocurrencies in 2018 🚀Last year was certainly a year to remember for the blockchain and cryptocurrency community. Bitcoin hit $20,000 and was the talk of almost every family’s holiday dinners. The total market cap for all cryptocurrencies grew to half a trillion dollars globally. The ICO (initial coin offering) became an extremely popular…Blockchain3 min readBlockchain3 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Dec 18, 2017The Essential Prep Guide to Pitching Investors (Part 2)This article is the second half of a two part series helping founders research the right investors for their company and maximize their chances of securing the best partner. If you have not read Part 1 yet, please do so first! The Essential Prep Guide to Pitching Investors (Part 1) Pitching to a potential investor can be incredibly nerve-wracking, regardless of what stage you’re at in your business…blog.knowyourvc.comStartup4 min readStartup4 min read
Published inRateMyInvestor·Dec 12, 2017The Essential Prep Guide to Pitching Investors (Part 1)Pitching to a potential investor can be incredibly nerve-wracking, regardless of what stage you’re at in your business. One way to tackle this sense of nervousness is to prepare your pitch meticulously and intelligently. …Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
