Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2012

An organization's capabilities become its disabilities when disruption is afoot." – Clayton Christensen, The Innovator's Solution. In November 2005, Paul Graham wrote an essay titled " The Venture Capital Squeeze." Over the years, venture capitalists have been some of the most ardent students of disruptive innovation.

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Disruptive Innovation Hedge Venture Capitalist Venture Funding 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 7, 2013

growth in GDP. In some ways, they resemble Silicon Valley venture capitalists. For example, Vox Capital — founded in Brazil in 2008 by three young social entrepreneurs — invests in innovative, high-potential businesses that serve low-income populations and contribute to the reduction of poverty.

Globalization 8

Globalization Venture Capitalist Class GDP 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Frequently cited as one of the world’s most vibrant innovation hubs, Israel boasts more startups per capita than any other country in the world. At nearly 4% of GDP , Israel spends more on R&D — public and private combined — than any nation in the world.) That’s the good news.

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Venture Capitalist Entrepreneur Marketing IPO 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2018

Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce leader, manages the world’s largest money market fund, and now plays an important role in financial and payment services. Will Other Nations Develop Local Champions and Innovation Hubs? Many have tried but few have succeeded in developing substantial innovation hubs. counterpart, Match.com.

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Company Venture Capitalist GDP Retail 8