Brian Belley
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Brian Belley

Brian Belley is an aerospace engineer turned tech entrepreneur with a keen eye for innovative financing in the startup ecosystem. As the founder of Crowdwise and VentureWallet, which were acquired by KingsCrowd in 2021, Brian now serves as their VP of Product. With over 200 personal angel investments under his belt, he's deeply entrenched in the investment landscape, offering invaluable insights to both startups and investors.

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Navigating Taxes in Startup Investments: What Every Investor Should Know

Discover the essential tax implications of startup investing, including benefits, deductions, tax credits, and the impact of investment exits and failures.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Nov 19, 2023
Education
Navigating Taxes in Startup Investments: What Every Investor Should Know

Comprehensive Guide to Crowdfunding Due Diligence

Maximize your crowdfund investment potential with our expert guide on due diligence. Learn key strategies for evaluating startups and discover the 5 Ts framework for making informed investment decisions.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Nov 8, 2023
Education
Comprehensive Guide to Crowdfunding Due Diligence

Deep Dive into Testing the Waters Data Since 2020

Dive into a comprehensive analysis of Testing the Waters (TTW) campaigns since 2020, examining their success rates, quantity, and other significant insights crucial for online startup investing.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Oct 23, 2023
Industry Analysis
Deep Dive into Testing the Waters Data Since 2020

Does Public Market Performance Influence Private Market Retail Investor Behavior?

Comparing annual Reg CF investment volume vs. the public markets (S&P 500)

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Sep 24, 2023
Industry Analysis
Does Public Market Performance Influence Private Market Retail Investor Behavior?

QMed Innovations on Netcapital 2023

QMed Innovations is a wireless asset management company focusing on tracking surgical trays and instruments for the healthcare industry.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Sep 7, 2023
QMed Innovations on Netcapital 2023

What Financial Returns to Expect from Equity Crowdfunding

Public markets have returned 10.2% annually vs. private markets 26% annualized returns. We dive into the data to analyze public vs. private market risks and returns and what investors might expect from Reg CF.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Mar 10, 2020
Education
What Financial Returns to Expect from Equity Crowdfunding

Navigating Liquidity: Selling Your Private Company Shares Explained

Explore the intricacies of selling private company shares in our comprehensive guide. Uncover key insights into secondary markets, private sales, and regulatory nuances that shape your investment exit strategies. Perfect for startup investors seeking clarity and opportunities in the private equity landscape.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Jan 13, 2020
Education
Navigating Liquidity: Selling Your Private Company Shares Explained

Principles by Ray Dalio – Book Summary and Key Lessons

In his book Principles, Ray Dalio shares his life and work principles that he developed and refined throughout his life. His belief is that by documenting the principles that you use when making decisions, you can improve your decision making ability as an individual and as a team, and lead to greater success in both life and work.

Brian Belley
Brian Belley Apr 2, 2019
Principles by Ray Dalio – Book Summary and Key Lessons

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