This week I am thinking about building for the future. No, not buildings in the housing or commercial properties market. I am thinking about next generation tech. April is Miami Tech Month and as you can imagine, things are really busy in my hometown right now. Miami Tech Month started…

Some of the best reasons to consider international stocks with global exposure (and this is not investment advice, just my thoughts) are the same reasons university students study abroad. Global exposure helps people acquire an in-depth outlook and a unique perspective that sees a bigger picture instead of the limitations…

If you follow me on Twitter (@shervin) you’ve heard me talk about what I look for when making investments. This week I am thinking about Benjamin Graham, the man who wrote a book titled “The Intelligent Investor,” which was first published in 1949. …

According to Deloitte, by 2024, an estimated 33 percent of the premium insurance volume will come from brand new propositions. InsurTech start-ups are leading the market to faster and more collaborative ways of doing business for many insurance companies, and all with a focus on customized rates. If you follow…

March 5th is 305 Day in Miami. It’s a celebration for South Floridians, named in honor of the Miami area code. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate what’s wonderful about Miami, a.k.a. the Magic City. The event began a few years ago as a social media campaign called 305 Cafecito…

Machines that read body language have been around awhile and are being developed for people with autism, dyslexia and depression. These machines have even more potential for entrepreneurs that can visualize new uses for them. Back in 2017, Carnegie Mellon University did a story about machines that read nonverbal cues…

What are the characteristics of a great diplomat? Robert D. Blackwill (Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs) once wrote that great diplomats must possess an abiding interest in and passion for the art and craft of diplomacy and international relations. …

There’s a growing opportunity for investors looking to make the most of psychedelics. Now before you think I’m talking about a clinic with black light posters, let me explain. As you likely already know, psychedelics are a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of…

There’s an old saying that advised people not to change horses in the middle of the stream. When I heard Virgin Hyperloop is going all-cargo, I think the company had many horses and many (revenue) streams. Since its inception, Virgin Hyperloop has been developing systems to carry both passengers and…