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*VANITY FAIR'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025*ONE OF NEW REPUBLIC'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR*KIRKUS' BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025*ONE OF AV CLUB'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025* "[An] indictment of an industry that has cannily tilted the playing field in its favor. Bad Company details how clichéd abstractions like...

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.

Unlock the Power of Strategic Growth—Master the Art of Business Acquisitions What if your next business breakthrough didn’t require building from scratch, but acquiring the right company instead? Business Acquisitions is your definitive roadmap to mastering one of modern entrepreneurship's most powerful yet underutilized strategies. Whether you’re an ambitious startup founder, seasoned investor, or growth-focused executive, this book demystifies the entire acquisition process—from identifying high-value targets and conducting due diligence to negotiating deals and integrating ...

A field-tested Gameplan to master transformations, accelerate scaling, and drive exceptional value. "If you can lead in PE, you can lead anywhere." In private equity, every decision can make or break the future of your company. Are you ready to lead with bold vision, proven strategies, efficient tools —and execute under relentless pressure? Drawing on over 25 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and executive leadership, Mohamad Chahine delivers a practical, results-focused playbook for CEOs, Operating Partners, and Entrepreneurs determined to win. This is not another ...

Robert Foye, a veteran operator, investor, and advisor, draws on three decades of frontline experience to reveal how private equity really works—beyond the jargon, myths, and marketing. With clarity and precision, he breaks down the mechanics, incentives, and cultural dynamics that define the industry and determine outcomes for everyone involved.

Inflated examines this apparent conflict and makes the argument that such a world view is so ingrained in us that to expect the United States to live in a "deflated" world is simply unrealistic. It skillfully seeks to tell the story of, money inflation and public debt as enduring (and perhaps endearing) features of American life, rather than something we can one day overcome as our policy makers constantly promise.

Governments today in both Europe and the United States have succeeded in casting government spending as reckless wastefulness that has made the economy worse. In contrast, they have advanced a policy of draconian budget cuts - austerity - to solve the financial crisis. We are told that we have all lived beyond our means and now need to tighten our belts. This view conveniently forgets where all that debt came from. Not from an orgy of government spending, but as the direct result of bailing out, recapitalizing, and adding liquidity to the broken banking system.

Twice a year in the heart of Silicon Valley, a small investment firm called Y Combinator selects an elite group of young entrepreneurs from around the world for three months of intense work and instruction. Their brand-new two- or three-person start-ups are given a seemingly impossible challenge...

Sam Bankman-Fried wasn't just rich. Before he turned thirty he'd become the world's youngest billionaire, making a record fortune in the crypto frenzy. CEOs, celebrities and world leaders vied for his time. At one point he considered paying off the entire national debt of the Bahamas so he could take his business there. Then it all fell apart.

El camino al éxito de Jürgen Klarić no fue espontáneo ni improvisado: lo forjó, a través de los años, siguiendo 30 principios básicos que no solo le enseñaron a vender a la mente y a conectarse con el dinero, sino que también aumentaron exponencialmente su patrimonio hasta ser uno de los conferencistas más icónicos de nuestra época. Conoce los 30 secretos del líder de la manada: el BlackLion, y asegura tu riqueza de una vez por todas.

Since its release in 2006, Financial Intelligence has become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through the numbers, helping them to understand not only what the numbers really mean but also why they matter. This new, completely updated edition brings the numbers up to date and continues to teach the basics of finance to managers who need to use financial data to drive their business.

The $20 SaaS Company: From Zero to Seven Figures Without Venture Capital describes the story of a young entrepreneur who built a $20 investment into a multi-million dollar software company. With no investors, role models, high-tech equipment, or marketing team, the audiobook tells you how to beat venture capital based companies at their game. This audiobook contains the secret strategies to running a profitable SaaS company, describing the tactics to get the word out about your product for free.

Brought to you by Penguin. A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor and Pivot podcast co-host Scott Galloway Today's workers have more opportunities and mobility than any previous generation. They also face unprecedented challenges...

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly.

The first inside account of life within a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, eBoys is the fascinating true story of the six tall men who backed eBay, Webvan, and other billion-dollar start-ups that are transforming the Internet and setting a new pace for the economy. Randall Stross, author of...

Most founders apply for an SBA loan without understanding how the process actually works. This book changes that. The SBA does not lend you money. It guarantees a portion of a loan that a bank makes to you. That single fact trips up more founders than any other, and the confusion only gets worse from there. What is the difference between a 7(a) and a 504? What does a personal guarantee really mean for your house and savings? Why did the bank reject your application before even looking at your business? SBA Loans is the tenth book in the series A Founder's Conversations with a Fractional CFO...

Private Equity is evolving, your playbook should too. This book is about the future of Private Equity as ideated and designed by field practioners (deal teams and operating partners). Think PE 2040 and beyond! Private Equity is no longer just about financial engineering or leveraged buyouts. Capital is abundant. Expectations are higher. And the next generation of leaders must do more than close deals; they must build enduring companies in an era of capital shifts, AI, ESG, and radical transparency. Private Equity Next is a comprehensive, practitioner-driven guide to modern private equity ...

Get tested and proven advice on how to navigate risk and succeed in all phases of business ownership from a successful entrepreneur who turned a small startup into a billion-dollar company. Self-made billionaire and Paychex founder Tom Golisano understands the fears, risks, and challenges...

This highly accessible ground-floor view of corporate accounting offers everything you need to navigate today's financial landscape with the knowledge and confidence of a seasoned pro. 

The Failure of Risk Management provides effective solutions to significant faults in current risk analysis methods. Conventional approaches to managing risk lack accurate quantitative analysis methods, yielding strategies that can actually make things worse. Many widely used methods have no systems to measure performance, resulting in inaccurate selection and ineffective application of risk management strategies. These fundamental flaws propagate unrealistic perceptions of risk in business, government, and the general public.