Measuring Corporate Impact: The Gold Is in the Details
uttu Measuring corporate impact is time-consuming and resource intensive. Until recently, I worked at UN PRI and witnessed first-hand…
Investment
Investment Manager Selection Is Hotting Up. Are You Ready for the Tough Questions?
“We don’t think we were wrong. We think we were early.” A cringe-worthy answer that rings alarm bells…
What Do Experts Really Know? Embracing the Unknown
“As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there…
How Well Does the Market Predict Volatility?
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) came on the scene in the 1990s as a way for investors to…
Small Caps, Large Caps, and Interest Rates
It’s often claimed that small-cap stocks are more interest-rate sensitive than their large-cap counterparts because of their reliance…
Private Equity: In Essence, Plunder?
Statistically, there is an increased risk of failure with private equity ownership. PE portfolio companies are about 10…
Scenario Planning, Foresight, and the Power of Imagination: Navigating an Uncertain Future
In an era characterized by significant disruptions, the future has become increasingly uncertain. Scenario planning is a crucial…
Is Illiquidity a Blessing in Disguise for Some Investors?
Should retail investors have access to the full spectrum of alternative assets? This question inspires spirited debate among…
Book Review: Pause to Think
Pause to Think: Using Mental Models to Learn and Decide. 2024. Jaime Lester. Columbia Business School Publishing. Pause…
From Sandpiles to Angel Investments
This article explores the dynamics of angel investing through the lens of celebrated mathematical theories of self-organized criticality…