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New regulations encourage small time investors to get in on the tech game
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May 17, 2016
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New regulations encourage small time investors to get in on the tech game
It's a dream to be a part of the next big tech thing, make a pile of cash and live happily ever after. Well, new crowdfunding rules could technically make that easier to do.
There are a lot of ways to donate to a cause online. While social media may help in promotion, it may not be the most effective way to get people to actually give.
There are a lot of ways to donate to a cause online. While social media may help in promotion, it may not be the most effective way to get people to actually give.
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It's a dream to be a part of the next big tech thing, make a pile of cash and live happily ever after. Well, new crowdfunding rules could technically make that easier to do.

We all want to be a part of the next big tech thing, make a pile of cash and live happily ever after.

And up until a few days ago you had to have a lot of money to get in on early stage investing. But new financing rules mean anyone can technically throw some funds behind a business they believe in.

Ruth Simon is covering the new rules for The Wall Street Journal and she joins Take Two to talk about them.

If you'd like to hear the entire conversation click on the audio embedded at the top of this post.