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A Disciplined Approach to Evaluating Ideas

Harvard Business Review

That's one memorable piece of advice from a leader at a global innovation powerhouse. I sit on the Investment Committee, along with Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen, primarily getting involved when we are getting close to a big decision about a current or potential portfolio company. Then, the bar goes up.

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My First, Failed Foray into Venture Investing

Harvard Business Review

But whatever the investment, and whether I'm investing personally or professionally for the Disruptive Innovation Fund, my basic parameters are now clear. As we vet investments for our fund, a key aspect of our due diligence is assessing our partners, particularly learning how they react under stress. Start a business, yes.