Most companies are likely in one of three modes right now: crisis, unbelievably busy, or surprisingly close to status quo. For those who are surprisingly close to status quo the dominant conversation point is “so what does this mean for us long term?” Those in crisis they are trying to figure out how to survive […]
When To Seek Angel vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity
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During the most recent economic boom the level of capital invested by firms hit record highs. With this boom the traditional lines between Angel, Venture Capital and Private Equity began to blur. Competition for investments, and not just for the unicorns, drove a new reality where there was actually competition for the best investments.While current […]
When Strategy Isn’t Strategic
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“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Inigo Montoya The biggest issue I see with the misuse of the word isn’t that its popular. It’s that its changed our behavior. My goal here isn’t simply to rally against corporate buzzwords. What I hope to accomplish is to get leaders to […]
What Is IRR and Why You Should Use It As A CEO
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Equity or investment firms primary metric is IRR or internal rate of return. It allows a business to calculate the profitability of an investment. And in the context of an investment firm, its easy to understand why its one of the most common metrics. It’s a valuable tool for any CEO, even startups. As we’ve […]