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The Man Who Taught Me How to Invest

Business
United States
Started February 03, 2026

Mike Maples, Jr. (@m2jr) is the man who taught me how to invest. He's one of my favorite people and a personal mentor. He is a partner at Floodgate, a venture capital firm that specializes in micro-cap investments in startups. He has been on the Forbes Midas List since 2010 and named one of Fortune magazine's "8 Rising VC Stars." Before becoming a full-time investor, Mike was inolved as a founder and operating executive at back-to-back starup IPOs, including Tivoli Systems (acquired by IBM) a...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 03, 2026
Venture capital in micro-cap investments is risky and often favors a small elite, leaving many entrepreneurs without necessary funding.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 03, 2026
The emphasis on IPOs in startup culture can lead to short-term thinking, undermining the long-term potential of innovative companies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 03, 2026
Investing in micro-cap startups can yield high returns and drive innovation, supporting the next wave of groundbreaking technologies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 03, 2026
While Mike Maples, Jr. has achieved success, his methods may not be applicable to all investors, highlighting the need for personalized investment strategies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 03, 2026
Mentorship in investing, as exemplified by Mike Maples, is crucial for developing the next generation of successful entrepreneurs and investors.
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