Scott Shane
How Luck Affects Investing in Startups
One seemingly bizarre question highlights an important point about how luck affects investing in startups. Learn more after the jump.
Are Accelerator Funds a Better Way for Angels to Invest?
Is investing in accelerator funds better than joining an angel group? Here's three reasons why the answer to that question is yes.
5 Reasons Angels May Have Small Portfolios
The typical angel portfolio has 7 companies, too small to ensure an acceptable financial return at minimal risk. Here's why angels have small portfolios.
For Angels, Convertible Notes Beat SAFEs
Why do convertible notes beat SAFE? There are several important differences between the two, which make the former a better choice for most angels.
Academic Angels Focus on Former Students
We take a look at why faculty angel investors tend to focus on investing in ventures that emerged from their institutions.
Why Art Business Incubators are Boosting Startups
Entrepreneurial artists are finding the ability to grow and expand thanks to art business incubators like the one at Cleveland Flea.
Understanding the Online Platform Economy
One major change in the economy over the past two decades has been the rise of the online platform economy that facilitate peer-to-peer transactions.
What’s the Best Stage for Angels to Invest?
One of the most common questions would-be angel investors ask is, "What's best stage for angels to invest?" Several start-up investors suggested this one.
A Simple Economics Lesson for United Airlines
United has certainly learned an important economics lesson. Instead of forcing market choice, they should have relied on the power of markets.
What’s Behind the Growth of the Gig Economy?
The gig economy is growing stronger but what's behind the surge?
Why Pre-Seed Stage Valuations are Falling
While the valuations of companies at the Series A stage or later have risen, the pre-seed stage valuations of companies have fallen. Here's why this may be.
