AN INTROSPECTIVE ON CORN FIELDS AND BLOCKCHAIN THROUGH COMPLIANCE GOGGLES
Chances are if you grew up in the Midwest, at some point you heard your parents or grandparents longingly say “I remember when this was just a cornfield”. Whether they were referring to a modern building, a factory, a shopping mall, or some other sign of the changing times.
ACCEPTING RANDOMNESS IN CAPITAL MARKETS
During my first year working on JP Morgan’s investment banking team in New York, fresh out of college, I was dazzled by Wall Street. My group’s floor was always bustling with activity. It was early 1999 and the public equity markets were hot.
WHAT A MODERN PRIVATE SECURITIES MARKET LOOKS LIKE
Technology has had a profound impact on financial services in the US. New payment methods enabled the growth of e-commerce, peer-to-peer lending redefined personal loan markets, and Robo-advisors changed the face of wealth management.
IF IT LOOKS SIMPLE, WE ARE DOING IT RIGHT
In 2016, I noticed a new trend starting to emerge – the usage of distributed ledgers to meet existing enterprise business needs in finance, health care, and a variety of supply chains.
TEXAS IS AIMING TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTION AND INNOVATION
This week I attended a virtual meeting organized by Texas Blockchain Committee (TBC) and hosted by the office of State Representative Tan Parker. In attendance, there were individuals and organizations based in Texas that are involved in developing practical applications of Blockchain technology.
5 TIPS ON HOW TO OWN YOUR NEXT ROUND OF CAPITAL RAISING
Raising capital is when a company reaches the stage in its lifecycle when it is taking on new partners in the form of investors. One of the main challenges these management teams face is how to share their story with prospective investors
ENTREPRENEURS – EMBRACE THE MARKET!
“Market is always right” – we all probably heard at one point or another. This phrase is frequently used to describe financial markets. But markets are not always efficient, meaning that while over time markets tend to be right, at any given point in time the market might be mispricing particular investments for one reason or another.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
Most of us are familiar with the devastating impact of natural disasters. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes can have a significant impact on the lives of those who experience them. Fortunately, the stress of dealing with the aftermath is often balanced by beautiful acts of kindness
WHAT LESSONS CAN ENTREPRENEURS TODAY LEARN FROM PAST FINANCIAL CRISES?
It is hard to believe that COVID-19 sparked an economic crisis that is only a few weeks old. Less than 2 months ago everything seemed to be going great, markets were going up almost every day and investor enthusiasm was running high. What a difference just a few weeks make…
ARE YOU A DEAL MAKER OR AN INVESTOR?
When we started iownit 3 years ago, my co-founder and I had a simple vision we both agreed on – private securities markets were ripe for a technology-driven evolution. What are private securities? Broadly speaking these are investments in private companies or funds that are not registered with the SEC
AN INTROSPECTIVE ON CORN FIELDS AND BLOCKCHAIN THROUGH COMPLIANCE GOGGLES
Chances are if you grew up in the Midwest, at some point you heard your parents or grandparents longingly say “I remember when this was just a cornfield”. Whether they were referring to a modern building, a factory, a shopping mall, or some other sign of the changing times.
ACCEPTING RANDOMNESS IN CAPITAL MARKETS
During my first year working on JP Morgan’s investment banking team in New York, fresh out of college, I was dazzled by Wall Street. My group’s floor was always bustling with activity. It was early 1999 and the public equity markets were hot.
WHAT A MODERN PRIVATE SECURITIES MARKET LOOKS LIKE
Technology has had a profound impact on financial services in the US. New payment methods enabled the growth of e-commerce, peer-to-peer lending redefined personal loan markets, and Robo-advisors changed the face of wealth management.
IF IT LOOKS SIMPLE, WE ARE DOING IT RIGHT
In 2016, I noticed a new trend starting to emerge – the usage of distributed ledgers to meet existing enterprise business needs in finance, health care, and a variety of supply chains.
