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Crowdfunding Title III: The good, the bad and the ugly
Like many of our friends throughout the crowdfunding industry, we have been watching with bated breath to see if or when the final SEC Title III crowdfunding rules and the FINRA amended rules will be approved. The SEC voted on Friday, October 30, 2015, to adopt the final rules in a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Piwowar casting the…
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The Phoenix Startup Ecosystem
Historical note: This personal account reflects the author’s observations of the Phoenix startup ecosystem as of 2015. I have been part of the Phoenix startup ecosystem for nearly 30 years. While the change has been dramatic, it hasn’t changed much at all. Having a background in computer programming, I approach life in a structured manner.…
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One of These Hot FinTech Startups will be the Next Billion Dollar VC Love Child
This article was originally published on June 10, 2015 and is retained for historical context. Company descriptions, funding information, and market observations below reflect that period and may no longer be current. Once thought to be “Too Large To Fail” firms such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, find themselves under attack. …
