Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2012

As an entrepreneur, angel investor, VC, philanthropist, and CEO with 40 years' experience, I cannot agree. I also agree that due diligence is an imperative — and is often overlooked by crowdfunders as impractical or overly complex. will not be legalized until 2013).

Due Diligence 9

Due Diligence Real Estate Management Banking 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2014

CEOs of midsized companies I’ve come to know over the last 30 years share the same dream. Like a shopper in a flea market, it is quite easy for a CEO at a midsized company to get distracted by sexy deals. Midmarket investment bankers love to shop potential acquisitions to their CEO clients. They have strong due diligence skills.

Company 8

Company Due Diligence CEO Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2014

More than 200 activist-investor initiatives hit companies in 2013, a seven-fold increase over a decade earlier. Contrary to the adverse experience of some governing boards, activist investors can actually prove to be a leadership asset on the board rather than a disruptive force—providing the boardroom is well-managed and led.

Hostile Takeover 8

Hostile Takeover Chief Financial Officer Due Diligence Charan 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2015

According to Schulte, Roth & Zabel’s Activist Investing 2015 Annual Review, a total of 344 companies worldwide were subjected to activist demands in 2014, up 18% from the 291 recorded in 2013. And they are usually not apprehensive about replacing the current management team to boost efficiency and performance.

How To 8

How To Due Diligence Strategy Proposal 8