u/Jazzlike-metro137

So,

I'm 15 and have been reading a lot about finance ever since I was 10 or 11. And I wanted ask if anyone within the serious or passive investing field can lend a helping hand in this. So I've been hearing a lot about public investing ( S&P 500,ETFs,index funds,etc) vs private investing ( angel investing,buying a business,equity crowdfunding)

So I have a few questions,

But what's the best way I can truly understand this world? Because I'm not inheritedly interest in locking everything in an index fund( maybe) I want to be an experienced investor.

And is it better buying a business and doing private investing for a serious investor?

How does equity crowdfunding work exactly?

And is there a real point in this debate of private vs public investing?

I open to any opinion regardless 😊

So I'm 15 and come from a typical middle class household. And I've been wanting to become an entrepreneur. I've never admired a specific sector. Just the process. But I've heard good news regarding 'boring' businesses. So if there's anyone here owning or running a blue collar or typically un-noticable company to others. Would anyone be willing to share your thoughts on the matter? If so,

What's the thing most people underestimate about your job or business?

How do you find and keep good employees?

What would you do differently if you were to start over?

What's the biggest operational problem in you business right now?