The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital [Hardcover]

Ten Leading private investors share theirsecrets to maximum profitability

InThe Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, thepioneers of the industry share the investing and managementwisdom they have gained by investing in andtransforming their portfolio companies.

Based on original interviews conducted by the authors,this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjectsthat most matter to the high-level investor, such asselecting and working with management, pioneeringnew markets, adding value through operationalimprovements, applying private equity principles tonon-profits, and much more.

1. Introduction by Josh Lerner

Part One: The Private Equity Masters
2. John Canning
3. Tom Lee
4. Joseph Rice
5. Jeff Walker
6. Carl Thoma

Part Two: The Venture Capital Masters
7. Bill Draper
8. Pat Cloherty
9. Tim Collins
10. John Doerr
11. Edward Glassmeyer
12. Edward Gramlich
13. Afterward by Steve Kaplan
Robert Finkelis president and founder ofPrism Capital, a private equity firm. He manages a $190 millionprivate equity fund that invests in growing companies andprovides financing to more mature companies.
David Greisingis chief business correspondentfor theChicago Tribune.