Synopses & Reviews
Ten Leading private investors share their secrets to maximum profitability In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies.
Based on original interviews conducted by the authors, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that most matter to the high-level investor, such as selecting and working with management, pioneering new markets, adding value through operational improvements, applying private equity principles to non-profits, and much more.
Synopsis
Like "The Money Masters," this book offers the investment wisdom of the top private equity and venture-capital masters, in their own words. Based on original interviews, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that matter most to the high-level investor.
About the Author
Robert Finkel is president and founder of Prism Capital, a private equity firm. He manages a $190 million private equity fund that invests in growing companies and provides financing to more mature companies.
David Greising is chief business correspondent for the Chicago Tribune.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction by Josh Lerner
Part One: The Private Equity Masters
2. John Canning 3. Tom Lee
4. Joseph Rice 5. Jeff Walker
6. Carl Thoma
Part Two: The Venture Capital Masters 7. Bill Draper
8. Pat Cloherty 9. Tim Collins
10. John Doerr 11. Edward Glassmeyer
12. Edward Gramlich 13. Afterward by Steve Kaplan