Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

We typically imagine that the young can help the old understand technology and the old can impart general wisdom. What we asked people was, at this point in their lives, are they actively building, maintaining, or depleting their tangible and intangible assets? Coaching and mentoring across age groups makes sense.

Intangible Assets 8

Intangible Assets Self-aware Reputation Mentor 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Small startup firms are already developing proprietary technologies — such as machine vision, deep learning, and other innovations —– that could help large investors evaluate opportunities and risks with far greater accuracy and efficiency than was previously possible. But right now that’s not happening.

Operations 8

Operations Intangible Assets Venture Capitalist Hedge 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

And equipment must be maintained in a world that is becoming virtual and augmented by technology (VR and AR). In some cases, these assets are preventing companies from adapting, and weighing them down. that companies own compared to other assets. For example, Health Technology had an average multiple of 5.1,

Company 8

Company Intangible Assets Business Model Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Revenue moats are usually linked to intangible assets (including brands and patents), high switching costs, and network economies. Cost moats are linked to the ownership of cheaper or faster processes, favorable locations, unique assets, or firm size.

Stage-Gate 8

Stage-Gate Kaplan Competitive Advantage Intangible Assets 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2014

Those conditions elevated the work of the finance function to the point that, today, the CFO helps to set the course of business, advancing an organization’s growth and improving its competitive position by identifying and resolving key financial constraints. Finance Human resources'

CFO 10

CFO Charan Intangible Assets Human Resources 10

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Second, for small and rapid-growth technology companies, the problem is compounded by the fact that, while rich in intangible assets, they typically lack the kind of collateral (equipment, inventory, real estate, etc.) banks require to secure commercial loans.

Intangible Assets 8

Intangible Assets Venture Capitalist White Paper Real Estate 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2018

firms gravitate towards digital strategies, firms have less need for elaborate finance, marketing, production, distribution, accounting, and human resource departments. Such acquisitions become more lucrative with rising first-mover advantages, pace of technological development, and network externality.

IPO 9

IPO Company First-mover Advantage Intangible Assets 9