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Editor s Note: Arlan Hamilton will be appearing at the Inc. Vision Summit on Thursday, March 25.
As one of the first funds to prioritize underrepresented founders, Backstage Capital has long been hailed as an innovator. Now its founder, Arlan Hamilton, is raising money for what could be another breakthrough: hitting the new $5 million crowdfunding limit enacted on Monday.
March 15 marks a key milestone of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups, or JOBS, Act, which then-President Barack Obama authorized to make it easier for small businesses to raise money. The rule change, which was announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission November 20, sets a $5 million limit for crowdfunding campaigns, up from the previous ceiling of $1.07 million.
Legendary Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Staying Passionate About His Art: It s Not About Winning People 12/16/2020
For decades Yo-Yo Ma has been hailed as the greatest cellist in the world.
But at the mention of his long list of accolades which includes 18 Grammy Awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom the virtuoso wrinkles his brow.
“I really think that living lightly is very good,” Ma, whose modesty has received as much praise over the years as his musical prowess, tells PEOPLE in its latest issue. “The best thing is there is no best. It’s not about winning, but about sharing.”