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Navigating the world of investing can be daunting, but the right advice can make all the difference. Here, 12 seasoned entrepreneurs and investment experts offer the single best piece of investing wisdom they ever received.
• Prioritize reinvestment for growth
• Invest in yourself to fuel growth
• Invest in familiar industries
• Adopt a “just keep buying” strategy
• Embrace patience in investing
• Seek long-term value over valuation
• Invest in solutions for real needs
• Continuously learn as an investor
• Understand the power of compounding
• Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
• Never cease to network
• Diversify savings for future security
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment. I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this ilestone without relying on external funding.
It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know. I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
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Navigating the world of investing can be daunting, but the right advice can make all the difference. Here, 12 seasoned entrepreneurs and investment experts offer the single best piece of investing wisdom they ever received.
• Prioritize reinvestment for growth
• Invest in yourself to fuel growth
• Invest in familiar industries
• Adopt a “just keep buying” strategy
• Embrace patience in investing
• Seek long-term value over valuation
• Invest in solutions for real needs
• Continuously learn as an investor
• Understand the power of compounding
• Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
• Never cease to network
• Diversify savings for future security
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment.
I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it
sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this milestone without relying on external funding.
It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know. I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a
quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important, the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of
the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time
I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early
on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me
the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and
shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and
stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create Q&A content.
• Prioritize reinvestment for growth
• Invest in yourself to fuel growth
• Invest in familiar industries
• Adopt a “just keep buying” strategy
• Embrace patience in investing
• Seek long-term value over valuation
• Invest in solutions for real needs
• Continuously learn as an investor
• Understand the power of compounding
• Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
• Never cease to network
• Diversify savings for future security
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment.
I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it
sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this milestone without relying on external funding.
It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know. I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a
quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important, the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of
the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time
I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early
on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me
the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and
shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and
stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create Q&A content.
• Prioritize reinvestment for growth
• Invest in yourself to fuel growth
• Invest in familiar industries
• Adopt a “just keep buying” strategy
• Embrace patience in investing
• Seek long-term value over valuation
• Invest in solutions for real needs
• Continuously learn as an investor
• Understand the power of compounding
• Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
• Never cease to network
• Diversify savings for future security
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment.
I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it
sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this milestone without relying on external funding.
It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know. I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a
quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important, the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of
the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time
I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early
on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me
the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and
shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and
stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create Q&A content.
• Prioritize reinvestment for growth
• Invest in yourself to fuel growth
• Invest in familiar industries
• Adopt a “just keep buying” strategy
• Embrace patience in investing
• Seek long-term value over valuation
• Invest in solutions for real needs
• Continuously learn as an investor
• Understand the power of compounding
• Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
• Never cease to network
• Diversify savings for future security
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment.
I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it
sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this milestone without relying on external funding. It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know.
I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it
is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important,
the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment
advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest
is the eighth wonder of the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know.
I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it
is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important,
the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment
advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest
is the eighth wonder of the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it
is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important,
the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment
advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest
is the eighth wonder of the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Invest in familiar industries
The best investing advice I’ve ever received was to invest in what I know.
I used to focus my resources on picks that were hot in the market, only to get burned because I didn’t understand what I was putting my money into. Now, I try to focus on what I know. As a digital marketer and content creator, I use and research a number of products and services as part of my work. So, I’ve developed a degree of expertise across a narrow range of industries and specific companies. When I notice trends in these areas, I can make a more informed decision on how I choose to invest, and it tends to work out much better than just following what everyone else is doing.
Dennis Consorte
Digital Marketing and Leadership Consultant for Startups,
Snackable Solutions
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it
is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important,
the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment
advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest
is the eighth wonder of the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it
is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important,
the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment
advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest
is the eighth wonder of the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of
your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted
people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect
with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being
left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
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Q&A content.
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Featured is a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create
Q&A content.
Prioritize reinvestment for growth
The best investing advice I’ve ever gotten is to focus on reinvestment.
I run an agency alongside other digital ventures and even some traditional businesses. No matter which one brings in money, I prioritize putting it back to work. Whether it’s expanding an existing project or starting something entirely new, reinvesting keeps the money growing and creates a snowball effect. Constantly reinvesting keeps the money flowing and growing instead of letting it
sit idle.
Scott Gabdullin
CEO & Founder, Authority Factors
Invest in yourself to fuel growth
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about investing came from my entrepreneurial journey: Invest in yourself. Despite the success of our first product, securing outside investment proved impossible. Instead, we reinvested every dollar into the company to fuel our growth.
This commitment to self-investment has paid off tremendously! Today, with three successful products and a valuation of $1 billion, we’ve achieved this milestone without relying on external funding. It’s a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision.
Nenad Milanović
Founder & CEO, CAKE.com
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a
quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important, the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of
the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time
I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early
on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me
the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and
shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and
stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing
Adopt a ‘just keep buying’ strategy
Nick Maggiulli’s book is titled Just Keep Buying, and that title is the best advice I’ve ever received because it reminds me that I should not time the market and that my investments should be automated. This idea further reinforces Charlie Munger’s quote, which says, “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” If you just keep buying, you’ll be surprised at just how much you can compound your investments over time.
Joel Polanco
Senior Product Manager, Intel
Embrace patience in investing
For me, the best investing advice I’ve ever received is to be patient. This was the first and best piece of advice I got, and it still holds true. The real money is made not in the frequent buying and selling but in the waiting.
Many people are too anxious; they worry too much. Success in investing comes from being patient but also being ready to act aggressively when the right time comes. This is because even if you’re dedicated and work hard, finding great investment opportunities isn’t easy. You shouldn’t rush into things. It’s better to continue your diligent search until you discover an investment that truly feels right, rather than jumping on a shaky profit opportunity just to claim a
quick win.
I believe that my success has come not from constant activity but from patience.
Eric Croak, CFP
President, Croak Capital
Seek long-term value over valuation
There is one piece of investment advice that I have ever gotten, and it is to look for value, not just valuations. Indeed, early on in my journey as an investor, a wizened pundit of investment opined, “While market trends and numbers are important, the true value of an investment rests on the potential it carries to make a big difference and deliver lasting benefits.” That philosophy has guided investments at my company to be fundamentally driven toward growth and sustainability in the long term, rather than gaining short-term profits. It has helped us to be resilient in the face of the ups and downs of different market cycles and to keep delivering value to all our stakeholders.
Roman Shauk
Founder & CEO, EducateMe
Invest in solutions for real needs
Focus on investing in people and companies that are solving real needs. Ensure that the problem they are solving will continue to exist in the future so that you are truly “investing” and not just trading shares for a quick buck. The real value of an investment is generated over time, not based on short-lived trends.
Nils Lange
Nordic Scouting Lead, Antler
Continuously learn as an investor
The best investing advice I received is to always keep learning. The financial markets are continuously evolving, and investor sentiment is constantly shifting. What has worked today may not work tomorrow or the day after. As investors, we always have to be on our toes, looking out for these changes and staying humble.
Geetu Sharma
Founder & Investment Manager, AlphasFuture LLC
Understand the power of compounding
I’m a longtime marketer in the fintech space. After spending years working with finance experts, I’m pretty confident that some investment advice I got as a kid is the best advice there is.
The takeaway: Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of
the world.
The advice: When I was a kid, my dad sat me down and calculated what would happen if I started investing $100 a month from the time
I turned 18 until the time I turned 68. It blew my mind that a 7% interest rate would turn my $1,200 a year into $500,000. By following his advice to be frugal enough to always save at least a little, I’ve gotten to a place I’m really happy with. And I recently taught my kids the same lesson. When we were done, I told them, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world”—and gave credit to my dad (instead of its true author, Albert Einstein).
Elliott Brown
Marketing Leader, Cache Financials
Respect market knowledge, avoid fads
Assume everyone knows more than you. It’s very easy to fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect and think you know a “sure bet.” Spending my early career in finance quickly taught me how all knowledge of the market is absorbed into stock prices rapidly (sometimes in as quick as a trillionth of a second). With that in mind, I learned that if I wanted to invest successfully, it wasn’t about jumping on the latest fad or believing in a “secret stock tip”—instead, it’s about trusting the fundamentals, understanding how businesses grow profitably over time, and how to take the long-term view. It might not be the fanciest approach ... but then again, smart investing shouldn’t be—it should be positively boring.
Patrick Ward
Founder, NanoGlobals
Never cease to network
Never. Stop. Networking. This advice is something I was given early
on in my career, and it’s probably the one that has stuck with me
the most. Even as an established business professional or entrepreneur, deciding to stop networking can lead to stagnation
and isolation in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Without these continuous connections, you risk missing out on new opportunities
for collaborations, partnerships, and innovation. You may become disconnected from industry trends, emerging technologies, and
shifts in consumer behavior, making it difficult to adapt and
stay competitive.
And from a more personal point of view, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and relationship-building. These skills are not only beneficial for your business but also for personal growth and development and can help you to always have a circle of trusted people around.
Entrepreneurship can also be very challenging, and having a strong support system is essential. Networking allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the journey you are on and can provide valuable support, advice, and encouragement. Ceasing any additional communication, or not checking in with your already-established network, is a slippery slope that could lead to you being left behind.
Renan Ferreira
Head of Communications & Director of Sales, RealCraft
Diversify savings for future security
Something I never really grasped until just a few years ago is that letting your money pile up in your main bank account isn’t wise. My savings account’s APY was 0.03%! Luckily, I already had a 401(k) going, but it wasn’t until I was almost 28 that I got advice to set up a Roth IRA with investments and a high-yield savings account with a 4.25% APY. Now that I’ve got these three streams going, I’ve figured out an easy, free way to stretch my income to help me later in life.
Sarah Blocksidge
Marketing Director, Sixth City Marketing