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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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The funding of innovative projects that are fundamentally ambiguous often leads to situations where decision-making is difficult. However, decision-making can be improved by practices such as syndication and step-by-step funding. The dynamic of this industry requires us to consider the economic and institutional variables that make this system coherent in English-speaking countries, but conversely reduce it to a privileged niche by the leading authorities...
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Pub. Date
2002.
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English
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From Concept to Wall Street is the definitive guide to the new realities of venture capital. Two leading experts in venture-backed entrepreneurship offer start-to-finish coverage of the entire process: planning, teambuilding, protecting intellectual property, identifying and negotiating funding, and managing to - and through - IPOs or M+As. Drawing on immense personal experience - and the lessons of recent years - Dr. Oren Fuerst and Dr. Uri Geiger...
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"The definitive guide to demystifying the venture capital businessThe Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition covers the entire spectrum of this field, from raising funds and structuring investments to assessing exit pathways. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, the book provides the necessary breadth and depth, simplifies the jargon, and balances the analytical logic with experiential wisdom. Starting with a Foreword by Mark Heesen,...
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©2014
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English
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Author Paul Getty has seen thousands of brilliant founding CEOs present to angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional investors. And he has seen thousands of them fail in their quest for the money they sincerely believed would lead to entrepreneurial success and riches for all. Again and again, he watched would-be tech titans fail to create a good first impression, deliver poor presentations, tell lengthy stories that put investors to...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie....
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Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Second edition of iIntroduction to Private Equity/i is more than an update, it reflects the dramatic changes which have affected an industry which is evolving rapidly, internationalizing and maturing fast. What is recognized as a critical yet grounded guide to the private equity industry blends academic rigour with practical experience. It provides a clear, synthetic and critical perspective of the industry from a professional who has worked at many...
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Pub. Date
2015
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English
Description
The focus of this book is on technology ventures - how they start, operate, and sometimes exit profitably. In short, it covers all the elements required to launch a successful technology company, including discussion of cutting-edge trends such as ""entrepreneurial method"" and ""lean startup, "" emphasis on the ideation process and development of an effective business plan, coverage of product and market development, intellectual property, structuring...
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[2018]
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English
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An invaluable resource for readers seeking a clear introduction to accounting principles and applications, with 100 accessible entries that provide readers with a solid understanding of the topic, including: Quantitative Analysis for Business, Accounting Systems for Managerial Systems, Income Tax Accounting, Accounts Receivable and Inventories, and more.
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Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"A multi-perspective look at private equity's inner workingsPrivate Equity 4.0 provides an insider perspective on the private equity industry, and analyzes the fundamental evolution of the private equity asset class over the past 30 years, from alternative to mainstream. The book provides insightful interviews of key industry figures, and case studies of some of the success stories in the industry. It also answers key questions related to strategy,...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Did you know that Twitter, Udemy, Groupon, and GitHub all started as side hustles without venture capital? Many aspiring tech entrepreneurs believe that to start a successful tech business means they must risk everything, quit their day job, and seek funding. These and other bootstrapped companies prove that billion-dollar companies can start in home offices and garages on founders' evenings and weekends. In The 60-Minute Tech Startup: How to Start...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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The recent implosion of WeWork and the underperformance of Uber as a public company relative to its inflated pre-IPO expectations are just the tip of the iceberg. Is something wrong with the Silicon Valley funding model and its reliance on venture capital? Is it about to lead to another bust, or can we still find our way to more sustainable tech businesses and investments? In this special conversation, Tim O'Reilly covers why moving fast and breaking...
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Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"A complete, detailed guide to modern Islamic banking fundamentals Modern Islamic Bankingprovides a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide to the products, processes and legal doctrines underlying Islamic banking. Written by a pioneering practitioner in the field, this book provides thorough guidance and expert-level perspective on the principles and applications of this alternative-banking model. You'll begin by learning the fundamentals, vocabulary...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Embrace the Power of You In the competitive world of Silicon Valley, corporate lawyer Tricia Montalvo Timm knew that talent and drive weren't enough to succeed. She had to belong. Timm took a cue from her days as a child actor, when she had to change her name to get auditions. As an adult, she downplayed her Latino heritage and her life as a mother to fit in. And it worked: at the height of her success, she sold software company Looker to Google...
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Data Scientists at Work is a collection of interviews with sixteen of the world's most influential and innovative data scientists from across the spectrum of this hot new profession. "Data scientist is the sexiest job in the 21st century," according to the Harvard Business Review. By 2018, the United States will experience a shortage of 190,000 skilled data scientists, according to a McKinsey report. Through incisive in-depth interviews, this book...
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Pub. Date
©2014
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English
Description
How and why do strategic perspectives of financial institutions differ by class and region? Strategies of Banks and Other Financial Institutions: Theories and Cases is an introduction to global financial institutions that presents both theoretical and actual aspects of markets and institutions. The book encompasses depository and non-depository Institutions; money markets, bond markets, and mortgage markets; stock markets, derivative markets, and...
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Pub. Date
Ã2012
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English
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A new venture or business always stands on the precarious ground of unpredictable challenges wherein it is constantly subjected to pressures from competition and the ever changing dynamics of the market. In this scenario, a venture can only be successful, if it is guided by an entrepreneur who measures situations insightfully and calculates the risks before taking a plunge. This book is about creating, managing, and leading an entrepreneurial organization....
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Today, innovation does not just occur in large and incumbent R & D organizations. Instead, it often emerges from the start-up community. In the new innovation economy the key is to quickly find pieces of innovation, some of which may already be developed. Therefore, there is need, for more advanced means of searching and identifying innovation wherever it may occurs. We point to the importance of data-driven innovation based on digital platforms,...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Sara Chae is the founder of One Last Word, an app that allows you to send a message to anyone you want after you pass. Safeguards are in place so the app will only send when you're definitely, absolutely, 100% dead, but when another Sara Chae dies and her obituary is posted online, Sara discovers that drafted messages she had drunkenly uploaded on one night have been released--one each to her emotionally charged mother, to her former best friend...
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Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"Updated and expanded insights into Islamic banking and financeFrom Yahia Abdul-Rahman-the father of Riba-Free (RF) banking-comes the expanded edition of the definitive resource that offers an understanding for applying Islamic banking and financial practices. No matter what your faith or religious beliefs, the book shows how to take a modern American approach to incorporating Islamic financial principles into banking and investment techniques. The...
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©2012
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English
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Associationhas developed two examinations thatare used to certify Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts. TheLevel I curriculum builds a foundation in both traditional and alternative investment markets--for example, the range of statistics that are used to define investment performance as well asthe many types of hedge fund strategies. The readings for the Level II examfocus on the same strategies, but change the context to one of risk management...
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