Corporate & Public Finance

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.

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

These Are the Plunderers traces the thirty-year history of corporate takeovers in America and private equity’s increasing dominance....

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…

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....

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

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

Warren Buffett is one of the best investors of all time. But what is his strategy? Buffett's 2-Step Stock Market Strategy breaks down Buffett’s two-step strategy and compiles his best investing principles, so that you can replicate his strategy when you invest in stocks....

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....

It's the ultimate road trip....

Serial entrepreneur Christiane Lemieux describes the new rules of entrepreneurship and business, arguing that visionary startups leverage the concept of “frictionless” to beat their competitors....

Get the inside scoop on what venture capitalists want to see in your start-up....

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....

The Private Equity Toolkit equips its listeners with actionable frameworks and proprietary tools that can be applied on a daily basis in the private equity industry. The content found within is designed to be current and helpful for years to come and appeals to a global audience....

What if a few new habits could help you understand the complex and ever-changing landscape of the technology sector?....

It is not a massive treatise on everything you should know as a CFO. But the book contains shortcuts a CFO can use to earn credibility and trust. This will help create change within the organization. We’ve cut to the chase and shared with the CFO what they need to do and how to do it....

Joshua Kerievsky, CEO of Industrial Logic, one of the oldest and most-respected agile consultancies in the world, shows you how to harness agility in work and life to solve problems and succeed sooner....

In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides listeners through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation assessments, avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes along the way.

Do you ever feel like you don't have the credit secrets you need to succeed in today's economy? If so, look no further than this comprehensive guide to credit secrets. Whether you're looking to build your credit from scratch or simply want to improve your existing credit score, this book has all the information you need. With tips and tricks on everything from credit reporting to credit cards, you'll be on your way to credit success in no time. So what are you waiting for? Start reading today and start building your credit! DOWNLOAD:Credit Secrets: The Best Tricks And Secrets To Repair Your...

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the fascinating world of business valuation, The Ultimate Guide to Business Valuation is for you! This book is a complete step by step guide to understand the essentials for making strategic decisions in the corporate world, discuss various valuation techniques, their applications, and practical implications and discuss the potential challenges and limitations faced in this field. ● Download : The Ultimate Guide to Business Valuation: Key Methods and Approaches , industry Secrets and How Experts Calculate Business Valuation...

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to "The Consolidation Game," the comprehensive guide to corporate consolidation! This eBook encompasses everything you need to know about mergers and acquisitions in today's business world. Starting with the evolution of corporate consolidation, this guide takes you through all the nitty-gritty details of how businesses merge and acquire one another. You'll learn about the various types of corporate consolidation and the strategic considerations to take into account before diving headfirst into any M&A transactions. Investment bankers play a crucial role in corporate consolidation, ...

"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!

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.

Hype Machine: How Greed, Fear and Free Money Crashed Crypto is the definitive take on the crypto boom and bust of the last half-decade. Expansive, compelling, nuanced and eminently entertaining, it explains and de-mystifies the cult of crypto by following the trajectory of its most enigmatic and magnetic of participants, Sam Bankman-Fried. Financial Times journalist Joshua Oliver introduces listeners to the people and ideas that made SBF's remarkable trajectory happen and reveals the hype machine that allowed him to flourish.

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...