Life on the Buy Side

DECEMBER 24, 2022

I have a confession: I failed the CFA Level II exam the first time I sat for it. It sucked. Like, really bad. Really, really bad. Back then, they only gave the CFA Level II exam once per year, so I had to wait until the next June to retake it. Today, more dates are available to take the exams, but the painful lessons I learned from my journey through the CFA program are still applicable today if you want to pass the CFA exams.

CFA 130

CFA Finance Finance IT 130

Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Making the decision to sell a company is a big one. It’s a bit like a marriage – from initially meeting potential partners to making the decision to commit to just one, it can be a complex and emotional process. Selecting a partner is a big milestone that marks the beginning of a lot of planning, communication, and organization to make sure the marriage will help you both get what you want and need.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Acquisitions 52

How2Exit

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Kongō Gumi is the oldest company still in existence, having been founded in 578 AD in Japan. Founded as a temple construction company, it has survived the centuries, surviving a number of wars and changes in the country’s political and economic systems. Today, Kongō Gumi remains an important part of Japan's corporate culture and economy. The founder of Kongō Gumi was Tajima no Masakado, who began his business by producing temple sculptures for nearby Buddhist shrines.

Business 130

Business Architecture Economics IT 130