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Private equity firms carefully scrutinize many business factors before deciding whether to invest in a company—but rarely does that scrutiny include human capital. Yet, PE firms today commonly operate portfolio companies for years. So, we wonder, when will a company’s human capital...

Think Well, Think Different is a series of columns devoted to discussing trends in fintech, both from the consumer and founder points of view. Click here for previous columns.  I hate driving to work. Like, really hate it.  If you are lucky enough to take public transportation—be it...

Think Well, Think Different is a series of columns devoted to discussing trends in fintech, both from the consumer and founder points of view. Click here for previous columns.  They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch; there’s a cost, however minor, to the transaction. ...

In December 2018, the S&P 500 Index went down 9.2% and had its worst performance since the Great Depression in 1931. But is this a good indication for December 2019? How is the overall picture compared to last year? In 2018, there were three negative months and eight positive months prior to...

The following graphic originally appeared on greatbusinessschools.org In 2013, Jim Cramer observed four stocks, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) had been making up a disproportionate amount of...

What do Glossier, Everlane, Reformation, Outdoor Voices, MVMT, Away, Casper, Harry’s, Daily Harvest, Rothy’s, Allbirds, Summersalt, and Warby Parker all have in common?  They are native DTC (“direct to consumer”) brands that are rapidly growing.  Many of them have...

The following originally appeared on Qad In business, change is inevitable, and those that fail to adapt and innovate are often doomed to failure. One of the best ways to observe this concept is by tracking changes in the S&P 500 Index. The S&P acts as a snapshot that illuminates which...

Investors are stepping up their interest in the education sector recognizing it as a relatively safe harbor in any coming economic downturn that will continue to provide strong returns. Not all types of education businesses are created equal, though. It’s important for investors to...

At a time when banks are frantically trading $15 trillion in government debt at negative interest rates, it may seem that global liquidity isn't actually "locked." But for now, let's disregard the banks' inimitable talent for magically creating money out of thin air. Let...

The idea of implementing AI as part of a business process is often received with mixed feelings. Many believe that AI will take over jobs — or even entire industries. But in reality, fears may be overblown. Jobs as we know them may change, but adapting to innovative technologies will free up...