What is the best way to get started in early-stage investing?

Spencer X Smith is a proficient early-stage investor, with notable investments in the FinTech and crypto sectors. He shares how he got started, why diversification matters, and how he built his portfolio to reflect his values. Tune in for an inside look into early-stage investing.

Spencer invested in over 20 companies using Republic. He is one of the 100 early investors in Republic Realm, our metaverse fund. Spencer is also an investor in Kraken, BlockFi, and MotoRefi. 

He is also the founder of AmpliPhi, a social media and marketing agency. His book "The ROI of Social Media Top of Mind" was featured in Forbes and is an Amazon Bestseller. Forbes also dubbed him a "social media expert".

Tune in to hear his advice for new investors and his best tactics for adding value to your investments.

Key points discussed 

- Investing in a diversified portfolio (00:00)

- How Spencer got into early-stage investing (01:38)

- What Spencer looks for in a startup (05:00)

- How to add value to the companies you invest in (11:36)

- The best way to build your online brand (13:00)

- How much money should I invest? (18:30)

- Supporting underrepresented founders (19:30)

- Spencer's advice for new investors (27:30)

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