So You Want To Be A Private Equity CEO?
Running a private equity portfolio company comes with unique challenges and a high level of stress. Before you take the plunge, make sure you’re cut out for the job.
Want To Increase The Odds Of Your Startup Success? Don’t Forget The Past
Think only of the future and cease analyzing past experience at your own peril.
Why Most Venture-Backed Companies Fail
As many as 75 percent of venture-backed companies never return cash to investors. Here is how to improve the odds with better execution.
Your Funding Partner Could Actually Kill Your Company — Here’s Why
Given the buzz about funding from VCs, angels, and other sources, it may be counterintuitive to say that your funding partner could actually kill your company.
Operating Blueprints : Key to Managing PE Portfolio Companies in Volatile Markets
While the PE industry has changed a great deal since the days of Georges Doriot, portfolio management styles have not. The industry still places the greatest emphasis on financial analysis vs. operational capabilities.