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MI Rewind: Future of the Financial Markets? w/ Howard Marks

Mar 22, 2024

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Howard Marks discusses the future of financing small businesses, challenges in raising capital, insights on equity crowdfunding, benefits for entrepreneurs, differences between equity and reward crowdfunding, solutions for lack of liquidity, secondary markets, Kevin O'Leary's involvement, validating equity crowdfunding, and exploring StartEngine platform.

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Equity crowdfunding platforms like StartEngine democratize funding for entrepreneurs.

Individual investors assess offerings and engage with the investment community on platforms like StartEngine.

Investments in equity crowdfunding may take 5-20 years for liquidity and returns.

StartEngine's secondary market enhances liquidity by allowing share trading after a year.

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Equity Crowdfunding Provides Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to raise capital through equity crowdfunding platforms like StartEngine, democratizing access to funding. This innovative method allows companies to directly solicit investments from the general public, not limited to accredited investors. By focusing on regulation crowdfunding and regulation A+, StartEngine enables companies to raise significant amounts, up to $5 million and $75 million respectively, fostering growth and financial inclusivity.

Introduction

2min

From Software Engineer to Visionary Businessperson

21min

Reflections on Crowdfunding and Investment Regulations

4min

Evolution of Regulations and the Rise of Equity Crowdfunding

12min

Exploring Equity Crowdfunding and Regulation Enhancements

8min

Challenges and Opportunities in Equity Crowdfunding

18min

Diversifying the Trading Environment

5min

Exploring Liquidity and Regulations in Secondary Market Trading

20min

Exploring Trading Windows, Kevin O'Leary's Involvement, and Marketing Impact

3min

10.

Validating Equity Crowdfunding and Entrepreneurial Pursuits

3min

11.

Exploring Equity Crowdfunding with Howard Marks on StartEngine

2min

Robert Leonard talks with Howard Marks to discuss the future of financing small businesses. Marks is the co-founder and CEO of StartEngine, a leading equity crowdfunding platform that allows people to invest in startups and raise capital through crowds. He started out as the founder and CEO of Acclaim Games, a publisher of online games now part of The Walt Disney Company.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

00:00 - Intro

03:58 - Business challenges and lessons from Activision, Acclaim Games, and StartEngine.

03:58 - How to raise capital through a platform like StartEngine.

22:37 - What crowdfunding is and why businesses need it.

22:37 - What are the different types of crowdfunding?

39:20 - What investors should do before diving into crowdfunding.

53:24 - How investors in private companies can get their capital back through crowdfunding.

57:01 - Why access to liquidity is important for private equity investors.

57:46 - What is the secondary market of StartEngine?

01:32:45 - The insights he learned from Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank.

And much, much more!

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Recommended Book: Cold Hard Truth on Business, Money & Life by Kevin O’Leary.
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Millennial Investing - The Investor’s Podcast Network

MI Rewind: Future of the Financial Markets? w/ Howard Marks

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Equity Crowdfunding Provides Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Investors Are Empowered Through Equity Crowdfunding

Duration and Liquidity in Equity Crowdfunding Investments

Challenges and Opportunities in Private Equity Exits

The Future of Financing Through Equity Crowdfunding and Market Dynamics

Impact of Delayed IPOs on Equity Crowdfunding

StartEngine's Secondary Market Innovation

Role of Kevin O'Leary in Equity Crowdfunding

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Deep dives

Equity Crowdfunding Provides Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Investors Are Empowered Through Equity Crowdfunding

Duration and Liquidity in Equity Crowdfunding Investments

Challenges and Opportunities in Private Equity Exits

The Future of Financing Through Equity Crowdfunding and Market Dynamics

Impact of Delayed IPOs on Equity Crowdfunding

StartEngine's Secondary Market Innovation

Role of Kevin O'Leary in Equity Crowdfunding

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