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Peter Drucker on the Seven Sources of Systematic Innovation

When Peter Drucker died, his obituaries were so laudatory I thought that I really should become familiar with his work.  So I’ve been reading through some of his major books.  It’s striking how well-written and timeless they are.
I just finished his classic “Innovation and Entrepreneurship“.  For my purposes in working with funds to identify Read More...

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On January 13th, 2010

Economy Will Grow at ‘Muted Rates’–Steve Schwarzman

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Courtesy of Craig Franklin, a Cornell MBA, following is a summary of an interview with Steve Schwarzman, CEO of private equity firm The Blackstone Group. 
 
LPs looking for more money back from illiquid assets, some nice exits.
Blackstone plans to IPO 8 companies and sell another 5 Strong growth in Asia – China Read More...

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On November 20th, 2009

HBS Club of CT, Nov. 19 event: Private Equity Operating Executives Panel with Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic, CVC Capital

 
The Harvard Business School Club of Connecticut
invites you to a Panel Discussion on

It’s the People:
Improving Private Equity Portfolio Company Valuations by Working with Operating Executives

 

Bush-Holley Historic Site 39 Strickland Road, Read More...

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On November 3rd, 2009

Financial Executives Event: How to Find and Invest in Private Companies, Nov. 5, New York

I hope you’ll be able to join us for the event below:

"Private Equity and Venture Capital Deal Origination – Best Practices"

Audax Group and Teten Advisors, LLC
 
Sponsored by the Financial Executives Networking Group New York Chapter
 
When: Thursday, 11/5/2009 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: Lee Hecht Harrison 200 Read More...

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On October 30th, 2009

Los Angeles Speaking Engagements, October 6-7: CFA Society, Keiretsu Forum, and Harvard Business School (Update to Keiretsu Forum)

I’m visiting Southern California October 5-8, and I hope that some of you will be able to attend one of my presentations there.  I’ll be discussing the results of my research project on "Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds’ Best Practices in Deal Origination".  A preview of my slides is here.
I’ll Read More...

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On September 24th, 2009