Author: Amanda Heckman

What’s the No. 1 thing you should look for when evaluating a startup? Our stock-picking sensation Alpesh Patel didn’t give us just an answer… He gave us the perfect answer. Better yet, his thoughts don’t pertain to only startups and off-market deals. If you invest in small caps… or tech stocks… or want to know which blue chips are likely to outperform, this week’s video is the must-watch segment of the year.

We’re diving deep today… and having a bit of fun. There are just three things a private company needs to get our nod and our money. We dive into the most important – yet least understood – of them today. When you’re done watching this segment, you’ll know what I look for… what I tell the folks I share my research with… and the best (and easiest) ways to do this important analysis on your own.

In last week’s episode, we dove into a deal that didn’t quite meet our standards. It was so popular, we decided to do it again. This time we explore a company working in a huge market… Has already raised more than $3 million… And has quite an interesting CEO. Does the deal match the hype? Or are investors entering a cult of their own? Find out in this week’s highly engaging segment.

We talk a lot about what makes a good investment… but what makes a bad one?

In this unique installment of Venture Spotlight, we take a dive into a crowdfunding deal that raises some serious red flags.

It’s critical insight for investors in this exciting space.