毎年毎年、昨年以上の結果を求められる。このプレッシャーは、どこからきている？「成長が目的」の世界は、人を幸せにしないーー。

株式投資から企業IR、M&A、事業再生、「会社は誰のものか？」「金融資本主義の功罪」の議論まで――。

In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies. Based on original interviews conducted by the authors, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that most matter to the high-level investor, such as selecting and working with management, pioneering new markets, adding value through operational improvements, applying private equity principles to non-profits, and much more.

楠木建・一橋大学教授「経営に必要なのはスキルよりセンス。ファイナンス思考はその最たるものである。

In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. Alex's attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener; and thankfully the authors' economic models.