After having listened to Mr. Carter’s thoughts on angel investments and entrepreneurial activity, I thought this article was very interesting since it explains the perspective of the entrepreneur regarding angel investing and some of the entrepreneur’s misconceptions.
http://earlygrowthfinancialservices.com/5-common-entrepreneur-misconceptions-around-angel-investors/
The philosophy of crowdfunding is idealistic and optimistic: It’s about everyday people having the power to give life to new businesses. Crowdfunding has launched countless dreams that might not have come true through traditional financing methods. It’s egalitarian and beautiful.
But crowdfunding is also a business. And like any business venture, efficiency, organization and discipline are going to make a huge difference in the outcome. This article gives some interesting tips for entrepreneurs who want to use crowdfunding to to kickstart their idea.
A further look explaining how our partisan system is causing an impossible roadblock for immigrants with STEM degrees.
Despite all the economic growth and opportunity crowdfunding could bring, there are still valid arguments against the new SEC regulation.
This recent article discusses the possibility of public funding for crowdfunding, which may help to spur Europe’s stagnant economy. Although this article focuses on Europe, this idea is applicable to the United States.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/03/21/uk-eu-crowdfunding-exclusive-idUKBREA2K0ND20140321