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Uber IPO not bad for early investors

Just $5,000 investment in Uber is now valued well above $23M. Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, invested $300,000 in Uber’s angel round in 2009. His 4% ownership of Uber is landing him close to $2.4B from the IPO.

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Benefits of asset backed tokens

The world of cryptocurrency can be a confusing place, especially in the startup arena. This asset class is still relatively new, but there is already a great deal of interest in using cryptocurrencies as a source of startup funding.

The use of cryptocurrency to fund startup endeavors has introduced a new level of complexity - and a new set of terms for investors to understand. Some startups are issuing utility tokens to fund their new enterprises, while others are sticking with asset-based tokens. So what is the difference, and what are the pros and cons of each approach? Whether you are a would-be investor or an entrepreneur, it is important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of utility tokens and their asset-based equivalents.

5 Tools to Make an Entrepreneur's Life Easier

There are plenty of articles available that will tell entrepreneurs how to reduce their workload and stress levels by using the tools available to them. The problem is that not too many of those articles go into detail about what those tools actually are. Everyone has seen advice on smartphone apps and Internet websites that can save an entrepreneur time, but there are plenty of other tools an entrepreneur can use to make life a lot easier.