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Archive for September, 2009

Los Angeles Speaking Engagements, October 6-7: CFA Society, Keiretsu Forum, and Harvard Business School (Updated)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

I’m visiting Southern California October 5-8, and I hope that some of you will be able to attend one of my presentations there.  I’ll be discussing the results of my research project on "Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds’ Best Practices in Deal Origination".  A preview of my slides is here.
I’ll be speaking in three Read More...

Women’s Association of Venture and Equity Sep. 30 Event: Deal Sourcing in a Down Market

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

 
I hope that some of you can join us for a panel discussion sponsored by the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity, on Wednesday, September 30 in New York.  I’ll be discussing the results of my research on best practices in deal origination, with a focus on use of social media.  Please note this is Read More...

Webinar 9/23 – How To Use Social Networking & Social Media To Grow Your Business

Monday, September 21st, 2009

This Wednesday, 9/23, I’ll be conducting a 90-minute webinar on how to use social networking and social media to grow your business.
Most of my recent webinars have focused on a particular tool (e.g., LinkedIn) or a particular business function (e.g., recruiting). The primary focus of this program will be how to do more with less, Read More...

Seeking template project plan for a startup business

Monday, September 14th, 2009

(image by jurvetson via Flickr)

I’m currently advising two startup businesses, and on their behalf my colleague Corentin Roux dit Buisson and I set out looking for a detailed template project plan for starting a new company.  However, we haven’t yet succeeded.  Do any readers have ideas?
Whilst the ideas and business models Read More...