Money Makers

In the wake of global financial crisis, the people, firms and businesses driving our modern economy have changed. While elite fields of business and finance now play a dominant role in the global economy, how they work remains a mystery to most outsiders. Still, terms like hedge funds and private equity, once rarely discussed in mainstream media, have now reached full-scale public prominence. Money Makers reveals the selective and secretive industries of the private sector that drive the modern economy from the perspective of leaders in each field. Throughout the book, David Snider and Dr. Chris Howard rely on insights gleaned from interviews with top executives in six industries: private equity, hedge funds, management consulting, investment banking, management of Fortune 500 companies, and venture capital. Exploring the histories, firms, people, and mechanics of modern finance, Money Makers is an accessible guide for those looking to make sense of the financial world.

ISBN 0230614019   Pages 256 ISBN13 9780230614017 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 432 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan   Published in Basingstoke Imprint Palgrave Macmillan   Height (mm) 245 Format Hardback   Width (mm) 160 Publication date 17 Mar 2010   Spine width (mm) 24 DEWEY 332   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

Ch. 1		The billion-dollar brokers and traders of investment banking		9
Ch. 2		The shepherds and builders of business : venture capital and entrepreneurship		49
Ch. 3		The billionaire borrowers : private equity and leveraged buyouts		85
Ch. 4		The market mavericks : hedge funds		113
Ch. 5		The million-dollar analysis of management consulting		149
Ch. 6		Big business : the management of Fortune 500 companies		179
		Conclusion		203
App. A		Firm profiles		207
App. B		Featured interviewees' backgrounds		232
		Acknowledgments		237
		Notes		238
		Index		243

'Given the recent economic turmoil, it is more important than ever for people to learn about the dynamics of business and finance. David Snider and Chris Howard provide readers with a clear understanding of key financial industries and deliver insights and analysis from the people leading these fields. This is the book for a savvy layperson interested in exploring business today.' - Suzy Welch, New York Times bestselling author and columnist, with Jack Welch, for BusinessWeek magazine 'Howard and Snider provide a concise and dynamic view of the venture capital business. Anyone who wants to understand the mechanics of this industry will learn from and enjoy the book, particularly those who aspire to be venture capitalists.' - Nicholas Beim, General Partner, Matrix Partners 'Approachable and insightful, Money Makers takes you inside many of the most selective industries within the business world. Private equity, hedge funds, management consulting and the like are often referenced in the media but seldom fully explained. With their own experience and the wisdom of the business and finance leaders they interviewed, the authors have done a remarkable job making sense of these sophisticated fields.' - Jim Ellis, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business, former President and CEO of Porsche Design 'This book illustrates compelling stories of success, especially for people embarking on new careers. The reader has the thoughts and experiences of an impressive array of business leaders.' - Peter Kellner, Co-founder, Endeavor; Managing Partner, Uhuru Capital Management 'I was blown away at how insightful Money Makers is. A fresh look at the DNA of private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and more. I wish something like this existed when I started my career in finance.' - Jeff Bloomberg, Principal at Gordon Brothers, former Senior Managing Director for Retail and Consumer Products at Bear Stearns

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