pt. 1. The financial community's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 2. The entrepreneur's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 3. Private equity and the role of public policy in Europe.

What makes the US different from other advanced economies is the opportunity for newcomers acting as entrepreneurs to start new companies, a few of which will then change the world. This book develops three points. First, the New Economy is real: part micro, part macro, and all digital. Second,...

Basic Principles of Entrepreneurship -- Processes, Entrepreneurial Opportunity, Innovation -- The Business Plan and Formation of the Enterprise -- Marketing -- Organization and Personnel -- Start-up and Growth Financing -- Growth and Growth Management