Category Archives: 5-Bullet Friday

Fierce Global Food Fight Over What’s on Your Plate

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

Capital is flowing to thousands of innovative upstarts and mid-market companies who are driving the growth of the food industry and taking an ever increasing bite out the dominant market share of Big Food’s legacy brands.

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How to Land a Job in Private Equity

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

Private equity (PE) is one of the most coveted corners of finance. Hence, entering the industry is very challenging. Whether you’re a student trying to jump start your career or a recent graduate seeking to transition in this exciting field, … Continue reading →

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A New Wave of Innovation in Investment Management

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

“Unfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability…. We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.” ― Thomas A. Edison The world of investment management has always evolved rapidly. However, upcoming shifts … Continue reading →

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Family Offices: How the Ultra Net Worth Families Protect & Create Wealth for Generations

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Family offices are growing rapidly in scale and gaining significant influence. Yet given the inherently private nature of their activities and because the term is used loosely for marketing purposes, the field remains misunderstood. Each office is unique and reflects … Continue reading →

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5-Bullet Friday: Private Equity Evolving

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

The Future Belongs to the Bold – Canada needs more courage Searching for the “perfect private equity model” in a difficult market The Shifting Business Model of private equity Long interview with Henry Kravis of KKR– one of the iconic … Continue reading →

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Vendredi 5-Points: L’évolution de l’industrie du capital-investissement

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

L’avenir appartient aux audacieux- Le Canada a besoin de plus de courage La recherche du «modèle de private equity parfait» dans un marché difficile Le modèle d’affaires du capital-investissement en évolution Longue entrevue avec Henry Kravis de KKR- l’un des … Continue reading →

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Vendredi 5-Points: Investissement en capital de risque & Gouvernance corporative

Posted on September 16, 2016 by

L’été tire à sa fin. J’espère que vous en avez profité. Voici quelques articles intéressants qui ont attiré mon attention.  Comment Yale investi en VC pour générer 93 % IRR au cours des 20 dernières années. Les marchés publics sont brisés. Principes … Continue reading →

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5-Bullet Friday: Venture Capital Investing & Corporate Governance

Posted on September 16, 2016 by

Summer is (almost) over. Hope you enjoyed it. Here are some interesting articles catching my attention. How Yale invested in VC to generate 93% IRR over the past 20 years. Public markets are broken. Commonsense Principles of Corporate Governance – Warren Buffet and … Continue reading →

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Changing Times. Bringing Out our Animal Spirit. Fighting. Rolling up our Sleeves. Creating Value.

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

5-Bullet Friday: Here are some observations on events / news catching my attention. Fight Club. Still relevant 20 years later. Silicon Valley is broken and heading for social unrest. The digital transformation of industries. Chasing “cockroaches”. How private equity generates exceptional … Continue reading →

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