Venture Capital Firms in America: Their Caste System and Other Secrets
While American venture capital firms are coated with an aura of glamor they are also shrouded by a cloud of mystery. Just how do they operate? How do they raise their money? Why do some VC firms succeed while others do not? The authors of this article, who were given unprecedented access to key executives of prominent VC firms, answer these and other questions that … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Hatim Tyabji, Vijay Sathe | Source: Ivey Business Journal | Subjects: Industry Specific, Venture Capital
Venture Capital Firms in Europe vs. America: The Under Performers
In the July/August 2010 issue of IBJ, these co-authors described the “caste system” and other secrets of venture capital (VC) firms in America. In this article, they summarize their interviews with VCs in Europe. While firms in Europe and America share similarities, the authors note that there are important differences that may explain why European VC firms perform poorly in comparison to those in America. … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Hatim Tyabji, Vijay Sathe | Source: Ivey Business Journal | Subjects: Industry Specific, International, Venture Capital
Creating Change in Mindset and Behavior
Most leaders don’t realize that mindset and behavior are the twin drivers of change.
Content: Article | Author: Vijay Sathe | Source: Ivey Business Journal | Subjects: Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Behavior