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No More MBOs

Feld Thoughts

I’ve only worked in what could be considered a “big” company for 18 months (1993 – 1995) and that was the company (AmeriData) that bought my first company (Feld Technologies). This often comes in the form of long emails or tedious board discussions about compensation and bonus programs.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

Mr. Parekh started his career at Goldman Sachs, developing the firm’s equities business in the Middle East, with high net worth family offices and sovereign wealth funds. Panel 2 – How Social Investing is Disrupting Investments in Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Other Alternatives. Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2012.

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How can you let a talented employee go to pursue a new career?

Berkonomics

Tom rose through the programming ranks to become the chief architect of my software. Tom almost always had ideas to contribute, particularly about marketing programs and opportunities. I am tired of programming.” “But Tom”, I protested,” you are in charge of the family treasure. Here is one such departure story I tell often.

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April 4-Innovation in Private Company Liquidity-Online Merger Markets, Social Media, Secondary Markets, Non-US Markets, Private Equity, and the Disappearing IPO

David Teten

I hope that you can join us Monday night, April 4, midtown NYC, at a panel on “Innovation in Private Company Liquidity-Online Merger Markets, Social Media, Secondary Markets, Non-US Markets, Private Equity, and the Disappearing IPO” The program is sponsored by the HBS Club of New York and the HBS Angels of NY.

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Help your associates advance their careers.

Berkonomics

Tom rose through the programming ranks to become the chief architect of my software company, with 26 programmers in his fold. Tom almost always had ideas to contribute, particularly about marketing programs and opportunities. I am tired of programming.” “But Tom”, I protested,” you are in charge of the family treasure.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I streamlined my program to include family members as support systems to help people truly thrive. This position has made my program instantly successful since it’s the only one of its kind that people know about. Also, for every belt sold, $1 goes to programs supporting combat-wounded veterans. Image Credit: Brent Kraus.