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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

However, sound investors would do well to remember that although their prevalence has certainly made these industries a popular topic of conversation, they are by no means the only viable option for significant returns. Their investment supported Stat Health’s recapitalization, alongside Spanos Barber Jesse & Co.

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The Right Way to Lay People Off

Ben's Blog

Shortly after we sold Opsware to Hewlett-Packard, I had a conversation with the legendary venture capitalist Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital. outcome with no recapitalization. Employees will question managers and ask whether or not a layoff is coming. If the managers don’t know, they will look stupid. Kanye West.

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The Entrepreneur Thesis

Both Sides of the Table

I’m on the record as saying I’m 70% management, 30% market. His logic was, “when I invested the management team knew that I wanted a multi-hundred million dollar exit so they shouldn’t be surprised. You’ve now got a management team that hates you. I can change management teams. • I’m unequivocal on that topic.