In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, ten leading pioneers in the industry tell, in their own words, how they created wealth, transformed their portfolio companies, and helped build two of the most influential business sectors today.
This unique collection of personal and practical interviews is packed with a wealth of revealing stories and useful guidance on the subjects that matter most to high-level investors, such as:
* SELECTING AND WORKING with Management
* Pioneering NEW MARKETS
* Screening POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS
* ADDING VALUE through Operational Improvements
* Applying PRIVATE EQUITY PRINCIPLES to Nonprofits
Much of the valuable lessons and wisdom contained in The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital is shared here for the first time—in print or anywhere else. And, this everyday resource features practical tools of the trade used by the most successful investors and advisors of our time, including risk analyses, personnel evaluations, portfolio appraisals, and other useful tools.