Corporate & Public Finance

A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was....

Every iconic tech company was once a startup. And while these companies like to paint an origin story full of surefooted confidence, the truth is usually something different: the early life of most startups is pure chaos....

Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.

In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup “unicorn” promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device....

Matt Higgins reveals the counterintuitive formula for a life of perpetual growth that has been practiced for thousands of years by military leaders and serial entrepreneurs alike—forget the Plan B and burn the boats....

With interest rates rising, your cash could now finally earn you some interest income. Well…it could…but it may not be doing so. You see, many financial institutions are not passing along higher interest to their customers....

You’ve got big dreams for your business, but the odds are not in your favor. You’re struggling to scale. Sometimes, it’s hard to stay profitable. You know you need expert advice to grow....

In Plunder, an authoritative exposé of private equity, Brendan Ballou explains what it is, how it kills businesses and jobs, how the government helps, and how we stop it....

In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Kupor explains exactly how VCs decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal and make the most of their relationships with VCs....

From the New York Times bestselling author of More Money Than God comes the astonishingly frank and intimate story of Silicon Valley’s dominant venture-capital firms—and how their strategies and fates have shaped the path of innovation and the global economy....

While most business thinkers focus on the endgame, Snider demonstrates that your successful exit is based on what you do now to unlock the value trapped in your business....

Super Founders uses a data-driven approach to understand what really differentiates billion-dollar start-ups from the rest - revealing that nearly everything we thought was true about them is false....

This book is written under specific conditions of which you should be aware. First, it’s not a “how to get rich” book for individuals looking to maximize their 401(k) or invest in the stock market....

One of Silicon Valley's most successful angel investors shares his rules for investing in start-ups....

Mastering Private Equity: Transformation via Venture Capital, Minority Investments and Buyouts was written with a professional audience in mind and provides a valuable and unique reference for investors....

Get money for your business! Learn the financing fast track strategies used by successful entrepreneurs and investors....

Mandelbrot has gotten to the bottom of how financial markets really work. In doing so, he describes the volatile, dangerous (and strangely beautiful) properties that financial experts have never before accounted for. The result is no less than the foundation for a new science of finance....

Over the course of their careers, Randy Komisar and Jantoon Reigersman continue to see startups crash and burn. But, as Komisar and Reigersman show, you can beat the odds if you quickly learn what insiders know about what it takes to build a healthy foundation for a thriving venture....

The Guide to Excellence in Treasury eBook offers strategies and fine-tuned approaches to major areas of challenge for treasurers....

One of the nations' foremost financial consultants shares 78 proven ways to cut costs dramatically, send productivity through the roof, and, in just six months, double profits....

Companies around the globe are increasingly pursuing M&A as a growth strategy. Odds are, at some point in your career, your company will be one of them....

Welcome to the trillion-dollar world of private equity. What started as a $70,000 investment in 1957 has ballooned into one of the largest industries on Earth, and it's just the beginning...

Learn the insider secrets the smartest people use to gain financial freedom if you want to grow your wealth by investing in commercial real estate, knowing how to choose properties or funds with great potential returns will save you years....

This book serves as a guide. It dives into the process of raising a venture capital fund, the how-tos, the unique language of the limited partner (LP) world, secrets of how LPs think about fund diligence and alignment, the best practices in fundraising, and more....

Based on Bill Fisher's three-day seminars that regularly sell out all over the world, this audiobook offers the kind of capital-raising street smarts no entrepreneur can do without....

Today's workers have more opportunities and mobility than any previous generation. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labour and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of 'retirement' is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed no longer applies. It's time for a new playbook. In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today's economy.

With unparalleled access, and having interviewed hundreds of people – from Amazon executives to competitors to small businesses who rely on its marketplace to survive – Dana Mattioli exposes how Amazon was driven by a competitive edge to dominate every industry it entered, bulldozed all who stood in its way, reshaped the retail landscape, transformed how Wall Street evaluates companies, and altered the very nature of the global economy.

Dive deep into a comprehensive study of corporate finance and master the essential skills to make strategic decisions that drive the success of your business. With this comprehensive guide, you will be ready to make strategic financial decisions that drive the growth and sustainability of your business.

Breaking Barriers: Women-Owned Small Business Grants Unveiling the ultimate guide for women entrepreneurs! 🌟 Are you a woman with a vision, burning with the desire to launch or expand your small business? Tired of navigating the maze of grant applications, or unsure where to start? Breaking Barriers: Women-Owned Small Business Grants is your blueprint to unlocking the funds your business deserves. What’s Inside: 🔍 An exhaustive list of grants tailored for women-owned businesses. 📝 Step-by-step guidance on application processes, from start to finish. 🤝 Pro-tips from successful ...

Valley Girls is an impassioned call-to-action and a clear-eyed guide for every woman with a brilliant business idea who has been sitting on the sidelines. It offers inspiration, role models, and a clear path to empower women to follow their dreams.

"The Ultimate Guide to Sole Proprietorships" is a comprehensive ebook that provides aspiring entrepreneurs and current sole proprietors with the essential knowledge and practical guidance needed to succeed in the world of business ownership. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your existing sole proprietorship, this book covers every aspect of establishing, managing, and growing a successful business on your own terms. From understanding the legal and tax considerations to navigating the challenges and seizing growth opportunities, this guide is your trusted companion ...

From Wall Street to Downing Street, the fantasy of an eventual 'return to normal' is still alive and well, nurtured by dangerously outdated theories. But the economic world as we know it - and the rules that govern it - are over. And few are prepared. Lawrence McDonald got a real-world education in market risk when, as a Lehman Brothers VP, he watched the firm ignore flashing warning signs before its collapse. Now, he unveils the predictive model he developed in the aftermath, outlining actionable trading ideas for a radically reshaped economy.

Gerald Lacey MBA MSSCM goes over 7 Tier 2 vendor accounts in the book to help build your business credit fast! Each vendor and credit card listed will enhance your business and get you the credit and funding you need to succeed! Learn about the benefits of developing a Tier 1 business credit profile! Learn how to start your Tier 2 business credit-building journey! This will allow you to get larger credit lines and longer terms with brands you know!

Literary Titan Book Award Winner "From Pitch to Close" is for CEOs and founders looking to raise investor led funding of any sort. This award winning book contains a step-by-step guide for securing investment for startups or businesses. Written by an award-winning serial entrepreneur, inventor, speaker, and startup mentor, the book draws from the author's decades of personal experience of raising millions of dollars globally. The book provides tips and strategies on preparing for investor meetings and how to maximize your business valuation. It answers critical questions about investors and...

Female Founders' Playbook brings together the voices of female business role models so you can truly hear what it takes to build a billion dollar business.

Best Selling Author Devin Thorpe said that "No one should invest so much as a dollar in a direct sales business without reading Private Equity Investing in Direct Selling. Brett Blake exposes this mysterious industry to clear-headed analysis that allows for better diligence and higher investment returns.” “Author Brett Blake does a masterful job explaining in easy-to-understand language, what direct selling is—and more importantly, what it’s not,” said Todd Eliason, Publisher & Editor in Chief, Direct Selling News. “Although this book is aimed at the financial community, I see ...

Editors H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, Halil Kiymaz, and their coauthors examine PE and provide important insights about topics such as major types of PE (venture capital, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine capital, and distressed debt investments), how PE works, performance and measurement, uses and structure, and trends in the market. Listeners can gain an in-depth understanding about PE from academics and practitioners from around the world.

Prepare for the Society of Acturies Corporate Finance and ERM Foundations Exam with this comprehensive study guide, designed to help you achieve the following learning objectives: Understand the Relationship Between Corporate Finance Decisions and Business Objectives: Explore financial strategies aligned with business goals. Examine the role of corporate finance in key decisions. Learn how these decisions impact growth, profitability, and shareholder value. Evaluate Organizational Performance Through Financial Reports: Gain insight into financial statement analysis techniques. Interpret key...

Navigate the intricate world of private equity and venture capital with "The Insider's Guide to Securities Law: Navigating the Intricacies of Public and Private Offerings." This comprehensive guidebook illuminates the complexities of the industry, serving as an essential resource for legal practitioners, investment professionals, and entrepreneurs alike. Venture into the fascinating domain of fund formation, understand the roles of limited and general partners, and uncover the strategic aspects of tax structuring. Get acquainted with the key regulatory authorities overseeing the industry, ...

Are you an entrepreneur looking for funds in the digital economy? Raise and Rise offers a goldmine of in-depth knowledge about capital sources and tools for a modern startup featuring venture capital, crowdfunding (including blockchain-based), royalty financing, family offices and angel investors. Knitting together a vivid conversation with solid data, anecdotes, links, fun analyses and curious cases (Uber, Elio Motors, Spotify, and more), Dr. Victoria Silchenko goes beyond conventional narratives and unapologetically reveals the facts that might change your perspective on the best sources ...