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How Venture Capitalists Really Assess A Pitch
Harvard Business ReviewArticle HBS-F1703A-EEntrepreneurshipHaving worked for two VC firms before entering academia, Lakshmi Balachandra was mystified: Why did a proposal that looked so promising on paper become a nonstarter when it was actually pitched? She spent almost 10 years capturing what happens in pitch meetings and quantifying the results, and drew four broad conclusions: (1) Passion is overrated--VCs prefer a calm demeanor, which they equate with leadership strength. (2) Trust beats competence. ...Starting at €8.20
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Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur, Leader, and Philanthropist
Dwojeski, Anne E.; Grundy, William; Helms, Erica; Miller, Katherine; Koehn, Nancy F.Case HBS-807145-EEntrepreneurshipMadam C. J. Walker, who has been credited as the first self-made African-American woman millionaire, created a hair-care empire after years spent as a laundress in St. Louis, Missouri. Decades before the Civil Rights movement, her company gave employment to thousands of African-American women and marketed its products around the world. Madam Walker was active in the social and political causes of her day, and used her position as a successful ent...Starting at €8.20
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Why Rookie CEOs Outperform
Harvard Business ReviewArticle HBS-F2101A-EKnowledge and CommunicationExperienced executives rely too much on old playbooks PLUS the downside of creative superstars, a better way to manage virtual queues, and more.Starting at €8.20
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Boost Your Resistance to Phishing Attacks
Harvard Business ReviewArticle HBS-F2005A-EInformation TechnologiesSimple changes to employee training can improve results. Plus: How to push past an ultimatum, the case for acquiring during a downturn, a vote for generalists, and more.Starting at €8.20
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John Mackey and Whole Foods Market (Spanish Version)
Miller, Katherine; Koehn, Nancy F.Case HBS-815S13EntrepreneurshipRecorre la historia de la agricultura orgánica a partir de sus raíces pre-industrial hasta nuestros días, y examina el crecimiento de todo el mercado alimentos en el contexto del crecimiento más amplio de la industria orgánica. También investiga el papel de John Mackey como fundador y líder de la mayor minorista de alimentos naturales-en el mundo.Starting at €8.20
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Helping Low-Income Workers Stay Out of Debt
Harvard Business ReviewArticle HBS-F2006A-EFinanceEmployer-sponsored fintech products can enhance financial resilience and inclusion. PLUS the benefits of a morning routine, the recruitment problem on all-white boards, and more.Starting at €8.20
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John Mackey and Whole Foods Market
Miller, Katherine; Koehn, Nancy F.Case HBS-807111-EEntrepreneurshipTraces the history of organic agriculture from its pre-industrial roots to the present day, and examines the growth of Whole Foods Market in the context of the broader growth of the organic industry. Also investigates John Mackey's role as a founder and leader of the largest natural-foods retailer in the world.Starting at €8.20