You don't need a fund, a network, or a seat at the table. You just need a framework. Learn to invest in startups through the platforms that opened the door to everyone — with real strategies from someone who's been doing it since 2018.
The Opportunity
The JOBS Act in the US and FCA regulations in the UK opened startup investing to everyone — not just accredited investors in private back rooms. For the first time in history, regular people can invest in early-stage companies through regulated platforms. If you're building toward financial independence, this is a lever most people don't know they have. But the platforms make it easy to invest. They don't make it easy to invest wisely.
The Course
10 modules. Everything you need to make your first (smart) startup investment. Whether you're building toward FIRE or just want asymmetric upside beyond index funds.
The regulatory shifts that made this possible — and why timing matters.
Wefunder, StartEngine, Crowdcube, Republic — which ones are worth your time.
What founders show you, what they hide, and the slides that actually matter.
You don't need a legal team. You do need a system.
Is a $10M pre-money valuation reasonable? How to tell — and when to walk away.
SAFEs, convertible notes, equity — the structures behind the "Invest" button.
Why spreading small bets beats going all-in on "the next Uber."
Updates, follow-ons, and how to be a useful (not annoying) investor.
How you actually make money — and what the tax implications look like.
From casual backer to credible angel. Your reputation is an asset.
What's Included
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Meet the Instructor
Thomas Quinlan has been in tech since before the web had pictures. Since 2018, he's invested through platforms on both sides of the Atlantic — Crowdcube in the UK, StartEngine in the US — and has done direct angel deals. He knows what works, what doesn't, and what the platforms won't tell you.
He holds a CS degree, an MBA, and a Masters in Information Systems from Johns Hopkins. He's also a CISSP, a published author, and — most importantly — someone who's made every mistake in this book so you don't have to.
He currently lives in Dubai, which means he's seen investing regulations on three continents.
Join the Movement
A private community for platform investors who want to get better at this. Deal discussions, portfolio reviews, guest sessions with founders, and a library of templates and tools you can actually use.
Curated opportunities from the community. See the deals that other members are researching, with discussion threads on each one.
Get feedback on investments before you commit. Share your analysis and let other experienced investors poke holes in it.
Monthly live sessions with founders, fund managers, and investors who have been through the trenches.
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$99/month when we launch
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For serious investors who want a small, focused group and direct access. Limited to 12 members.
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