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My First, Failed Foray into Venture Investing

Harvard Business Review

But because we failed to hammer out exactly how we would operate (including our respective roles and responsibilities), infighting distracted from operating, cash became a concern, and the business slowly, then quickly, imploded. Start a business, yes. Be discovery-driven, yes. But the company needs to reach profitability quickly.

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Should CEOs Get Involved in Politics?

Harvard Business Review

But whether European politicians will be able to hammer out a deal. And Clay Christensen talked about the increasing pace of disruption across all sectors. In a post-election survey of business leaders worldwide, released by HBR yesterday, 84% cited the euro zone as their chief concern for the coming months.