Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock
Understand the critical differences in rights, protections, and potential returns between Common and Preferred Stock to better evaluate startup investments.


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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