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In 2003 Noam Wasserman introduced the term “Paradox of Success” to describe how software company founders were more likely to be replaced as their startups attracted more capital or went public. Read More...
Category: Theory and Research
Authors: Jon Eckhardt , Marc Junkunc and Mingxiang Li
Perhaps no other family is more synonymous with both capitalism and philanthropy than the Rockefellers. The family ’s fortunes in oil have made it possible for them to invest in initiatives that Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Kimberly Eddleston
Interviewee: Justin Rockefeller
In 2000, the New England Patriots football team chose University of Michigan quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round of the draft. He became the starting quarterback barely two years later, and on Read More...
Category: Theory and Research
Author: Jon Eckhardt
New venture capital firms must make a variety of strategic decisions about market positioning and relationships with the entrepreneurs in their portfolio. One choice VC firms must make is whether to Read More...
Category: Applied and Practice
Author: David Hsu
Not every startup needs the same kind of investor. Learn when angel funding, friends and family or venture capital may be a better fit for a company's stage and ambitions. Entrepreneurs have several Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Eapen Chacko
Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb debate whether founders need a formal business plan before raising money and building a new venture. For a new venture, a business plan is an essential part of Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb
Jim Martin and the Sharks disagreed over where Copa Di Vino created the most value, raising key questions about IP, control, valuation and investor relationships. Shark Tank is a popular resource for Read More...
Category: Education and Teaching
Author: Lou Marino
GoDaddy executive Steven Aldrich shares lessons from startups and scaling businesses, including why entrepreneurs should start before they feel fully prepared. More than 20 years ago, Steven Aldrich Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Howard E. Aldrich
One glaring mistake can undermine an otherwise excellent pitch. Learn how research, preparation, clear messaging and practice can eliminate investor doubts. We've all seen a presentation, sales pitch Read More...
Category: Education and Teaching
Author: Joan Moser
MinuteClinic founder Linda Hall shares lessons from 100 investor meetings on timing, valuation, runway, due diligence, pitching and handling rejection. Entrepreneurs are generally far more interested Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Linda Hall