MI102: You Can Become An "Angel Investor" w/ Chris Lustrino

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:  4:28 - What an online private market is, what equity crowdfunding is, and how Title II of the JOBS Act made both possible 7:20 - What a ratings and analytics business does and how they remain objective when analyzing other private businesses 10:58 - What to look for when analyzing a private business and how it is different from analyzing a publicly traded company 14:29 - The red flags to watch out for when investing in private companies and what specific security-type investments people should avoid  27:13 - What hidden gems to look for when assessing private companies that are raising money 32:00 - How Chris views diversification and how important it is when investing in private companies 37:07 - How returns in private businesses differ from traditional public stocks 41:32 - How private equity investors actually realize returns and get liquidity 46:45 - What SAFE is as an acronym (S-A-F-E), and not just the word “safe” as a security type 52:35 - What the difference is between pre-money and post-money valuations  And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Get more FREE content from Robert Get a FREE audiobook from Audible Check out our Investing Starter Packs about business and finance MI Episode #58: Investing Strategies and Personal Finance Tips w/ Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary  MI Episode #85: Future of the Financial Markets? w/ Howard Marks  HBO Documentary on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Jason Calacanis’ book Angel Mohnish Pabrai’s book The Dhandho Investor All of Robert’s favorite books SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Range Rover Airbnb Toyota Public NetSuite Read this episode’s transcript and full show notes on our website. Connect with Chris: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Robert: Website | Instagram HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm