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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

New York Entrepreneur Week: Nov. 16th-20th, 2009

I’m honored to participate in New York Entrepreneur Week (NYEW), the largest entrepreneurial movement in New York State. Thousands of entrepreneurs across the state will have the opportunity to actively engage with the foremost entrepreneurs, investors and dealmakers both in the State and from around the world. Gary Whitehill and his team have done a Read More...

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On November 6th, 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.
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On September 24th, 2009

Women’s Association of Venture and Equity Sep. 30 Event: Deal Sourcing in a Down Market

I hope that some of you can join us for a panel discussion sponsored by the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity, on Wednesday, September 30 in New York. I’ll be discussing the results of my research on best practices in deal origination. Please note this is only open to women.

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On September 22nd, 2009

Seeking template project plan for a startup business

(jurvetson image via Flickr)

I’m currently advising two startup businesses, and on their behalf my colleague Corentin Roux dit Buisson and I set out looking for a detailed template project plan for starting a new company. However, we haven’t yet succeeded. Do any readers have ideas?
Whilst the ideas and business models differ Read More...