Investing in Revolutions

Take a deep dive into the life cycle of revolutionary technologies. This book is a pivotal read for anyone looking to navigate the burgeoning world of technology investment and serves as a crucial guide for those eager to delve into the complexities and immense potential of emerging technologies like Blockchain, Web3, AI, VR/AR, Quantum computing or Genomics.

The book traces the growth journey of these various innovations, offering readers a comprehensive view of how technologies evolve, mature, and potentially (and eventually) transform markets and societies. What makes this book unique is its fusion of forward-looking insights with valuable historical context. It doesn't merely present a roadmap for the future; it anchors its guidance in lessons learned from past tech revolutions. This approach provides a robust framework for understanding not just where technology is heading, but also the why and how behind its trajectory.

More than just an investment guide; it's a lens through which you can view the unfolding future of technology. The book offers a balanced view, recognizing the potential pitfalls and hype that often accompany emerging tech, while highlighting the genuine opportunities for creating wealth and driving innovation. Whether you're looking to make your first investment in a tech startup, diversify your portfolio with tech stocks, or simply gain a deeper understanding of how technological innovations shape our world, _Investing in Revolutions_ is an invaluable resource.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

* Identify emerging transformational technologies.
* Understand the ecosystem and investment opportunities of these emerging technologies.
* Differentiate between overhyped tech fads and technologies with real, sustainable impact.
* Examine strategies for investing in the tech space, while carefully balancing the risk-reward equation.
* Navigate uncertainties and make calculated decisions to maximize potential returns.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts

Tal Elyashiv is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, serial investor, author of the bestseller, _Blockchain Prophecies_, and is the founder and managing partner of SPiCE VC, the best performing blockchain venture capital fund. With a background as a senior executive and change-maker at both Bank of America and Capital One, while also co-founding Securitize, the leading platform for tokenizing real world assets globally, Elyashiv seamlessly combines traditional finance experience with his visionary leadership in deep tech. This unique expertise makes him one of today’s preeminent voices and blue-flame thinkers on how to foresee, understand and capitalize on the emergence and convergence of revolutionary technologies.

CHAPTER 1: Understanding the Technology Evolution Cycle Through History.- CHAPTER 2: Identifying the Trends and Spotting the Next Big Wave.- CHAPTER 3: Exponential Growth and the Laws That Drive Innovation.- CHAPTER 4: Inflection Points and the Difference Between Reality and Hype.- CHAPTER 5: The Convergence Effect.- CHAPTER 6: Technology Life Cycles, Waves and Darwinism.- CHAPTER 7: Technology Revolutions’ Cast of Corporate Characters.- CHAPTER 8: Investing in the Quantum Revolution: An Active, Not Passive, Pursuit.- CHAPTER 9: Quantum Revolution Investment Scenario Examples, or Putting Theory to Practice.- EPILOGUE: Embracing the Quantum Revolution – A Historic Opportunity.- APPENDIX A: Sources/Citations.