Many warn that the next stage of globalization--the offshoring of research and development to China and India--threatens the foundations of Western prosperity. But in The Venturesome Economy, acclaimed business and economics scholar Amar Bhidé shows how wrong the doomsayers are. Using extensive...

Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- I.1. Venture capital: an original mechanism for financing innovative projects -- I.2. Analysis of the financing chain -- I.3. Analysis of the intermediation structure -- I.4. Justification...

An accessible guide to handling the unforeseeable consequences of becoming an entrepreneur in today and tomorrow's economy The spirit of an entrepreneur is often characterized as one of unbridled passion and a sense of fearlessness. But what about the consequences of choosing to become an...

A little book full of enormous value for novices and seasoned venture capitalists alike After having been thrown for a loop by the bursting of the tech bubble more than a decade ago, the venture capital industry suddenly has come roaring back to life over the past two years. In 2011 alone, more...

Achieve annual returns of 25% or more with a well-designed angel portfolio Written by David S. Rose, the founder of Gust-the global platform that powers the world of organized professional angel investing-Angel Investing is a comprehensive, entertaining guide that walks readers through every...

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