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Time for Congress to Reform the SEC’s Outdated Accredited Investor Definition

Thursday, 06 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Public policy isn’t just a framework for startups and investors, it’s a gatekeeper deciding who gets to play the game. And few policies are as restrictive as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) definition of an “accredited investor.” This definition has long determined who can and cannot invest in private securities offerings (i.e. startups), not

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The Government is Being Run Like a Startup — And Maybe it Should Be

Friday, 31 January 2025 by Paul O'Brien

For decades, we’ve spent an obscene amount of time arguing about whether the U.S. Constitution is a living document or set in stone. Whether the Amendments should be revisited, rewritten, or left alone. Whether the rules written by men in powdered wigs should still govern a nation where you can generate artificial intelligence in your

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Puerto Rico: The Crossroads of U.S. Access, Global Innovation, and Island Resilience for Startups

Saturday, 16 November 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Puerto Rico’s history is one of resilience, adaptation, and strategic importance. As a U.S. territory since 1898, Puerto Rico enjoys a unique position: it benefits from U.S. federal systems and protections while maintaining its cultural and legislative autonomy. This blend offers startups and entrepreneurs an unparalleled advantage — access to U.S. markets, legal frameworks, and

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How the 2025 White House Could Shape a Bold Economy for Startups and Innovators

Wednesday, 06 November 2024 by Paul O'Brien

With the dust still settling, I thought I’d wade into a precarious subject because I believe this Presidential election and the outcome were so substantial in what transpired, that humanity will be studying and evolving from it for generations to come. The 2024 season has been a dynamic intersection of ideologies and passions; as such,

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SEC’s Enhanced Disclosure Rules Could Transform Startup Fundraising

Monday, 28 October 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Monday Ventures: Weekly What’s Shaping the Startup Economy In late October, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) passed new rules on private capital raise disclosures that have drawn widespread attention in the startup community. Historically, private companies and venture capitalists in the U.S. have enjoyed relatively light regulation in fundraising disclosures, which has allowed

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