Ability Quote by Steven Rattner
“Most troublesome is the legalization of 'crowd funding,' the ability of start-up companies to raise capital from small investors on the Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Financial Innovation, 2012
Crowd funding lets many small investors support startups online, raising capital outside traditional markets.
In simple terms: Crowd funding lets many small investors startups startups online.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of democratized financing.
Themes
finance
innovation
democracy
risk
entrepreneurship
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- startup financing
- online investment
- small investor participation
- financial inclusion
Key Concepts
capital markets
internet platforms
investment
regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does crowd funding change investor risk?
- What safeguards are needed for small investors?
A Different Perspective
Regulation may lag behind rapid technological change, creating uncertainty.
