Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2015

What have been less explored are the specific actions taken by private equity (PE) fund managers. In a survey of 79 PE firms managing more than $750 billion in capital, we provide granular information on PE managers’ practices and how firms’ strategies relate to the characteristics of their founders.

CAPM 8

CAPM Discounted Cash Flow Company Rate of Return 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Data scientists continue to be in high demand, but companies are also scrambling to attract or develop “business translators” who can ask the data science team the right questions and apply the results to practical business problems. Another critical piece of the puzzle is acquiring the right capabilities.

Industry 8

Industry McKinsey Early Adopters Rate of Return 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2012

Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square, for example, has $9 billion in assets under management and fewer than ten investment professionals. There are parallels with the music, publishing, and movie industries where returns are still largely driven by blockbusters rather than the long tail.

Disruptive Innovation 14

Disruptive Innovation Hedge Venture Capitalist Venture Funding 14

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

We believe that business-friendly candidates could win, but companies should make sure that their Mexico investments have an acceptable rate of return even under this populist scenario. Europe’s migrant crisis illustrates how events in developing countries create ripple effects that ultimately affect global business.

Market Risk 9

Market Risk Marketing Supply Chain Company 9