The Masters of Private Equity and Ven..., Robert Finkel
The Masters of Private Equity and Ven..., Robert Finkel
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The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital
Management Lessons from the Pioneers of Private Investing

Author: Robert Finkel, David Greising

Narrator: Walter Dixon

Unabridged: 10 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/17/2020


Synopsis

Ten leading private investors share their secrets to maximum profitability

In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies.

Based on original interviews conducted by the authors, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that most matter to the high-level investor, such as selecting and working with management, pioneering new markets, adding value through operational improvements, applying private equity principles to non-profits, and much more.

About Robert Finkel

Robert A. Finkel is president and founder of Prism Capital, a private equity firm. He manages a $190 million private equity fund that invests in growing companies and provides financing to more mature companies.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Herve

I just read the chapters related to venture capital in the book The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital. These are the chapters 7 to 11 built from interviews of: - Garth Saloner, Stanford Professor - Bill Draper, founder of Draper Richards and of Sutter Hill - Richard Kramlich, founder of NEA......more

Goodreads review by Tino

Not so much actual management lessons as just general VC stuff. I didn’t mind that but it does mean it missed its mark a bit. Relatively interesting stuff otherwise. 3 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Farhad

It is an insightful book for those who would like to learn some management skills from the Private Equity experts from the late 20th century at the times of tech book. The book provides a handful illustration of the management style of key PE investors. My favorite Venture Capital story in this book......more

Goodreads review by Juan

Excelente libro, lleno de secretos e historias de pioneros de la industria. Resulta útil tener el "mapa" de los negocios desde sus cimientos a la cima donde lleguen. Excellent book, full of secrets and stories from industry pioneers. It is useful to have the "map" of the business from its foundation......more