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AI Complementary and Supplementary Skills: Balancing the AI-Human Partnership ai complementary skills ai human partnership ai supplementary skills Aug 26, 2024

 As the adoption and  landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) continues to expand and encroach on human turf, the interplay between human and machine

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Stealing Ideas: A New VC Asset Class and welcoming the AI Robinhood startup stealing ideas vcii venture capital Aug 21, 2024

The Dark Side of Innovation

In the world of startups, innovation is often hailed as the holy grail—a beacon of originality and creativity that sets one venture apart from the rest. However, behind th...

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Winning the Corporate Chessboard: GOAT Strategies That Outlast the Strategist chessboard goat strategies strategists stratgies Aug 21, 2024

Strategy—The Game Beyond the Game

In the world of business, much like on a chessboard, every move matters. Each decision must be calculated, with both immediate outcomes and long-term implications in...

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Crowded Blues: Balancing Collars, Blood, and Chips in the Modern Workplace blue blood blue chip blue collar culture Aug 21, 2024

In today’s diverse corporate environments, it’s not uncommon to find blue-collar workers, blue-blooded elites, and blue-chip professionals working side by side. This mix brings both opportunities and ...

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The AI Sandbox: A Corporate Innovation Playground ai aivc innovation sandbox vcii Aug 21, 2024

If Only Corporates Had an AI Sandbox...

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, AI is not just a buzzword—it's a fundamental force driving innovation. Yet, for many corporates, the journey to ful...

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Trophy Hires... Don't career culture hiring trophy hires vcii Aug 21, 2024

Hire Trophies, But for Their Skills—Not Just Their Titles

The allure of hiring high-profile individuals—often referred to as "Trophy Hires"—can be overwhelming. These are the candidates who have pres...

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Retaining Startup Health: The VCII's 5 Forces Startup Ownership Model startup startup ownership model vcii Aug 17, 2024

Introduction - Building to Last

If you want to Exit, then you have to Last! Not just the startup, but as a founder: your dreams, your enjoyment, and your wealth!  

Building a startup is a complex matt...

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Breaking Into Private Equity and Breaking Bad: A Career Guide career planning private equity vcii Aug 17, 2024

The Allure of Private Equity

Why Is Private Equity the Holy Grail of Finance Careers?
Private equity (PE) represents the pinnacle of finance careers, coveted by many yet achieved by few. It offers not...

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The Top 10 Time-Wasting Tasks at Work: Profile This! time waste workplace Aug 17, 2024

 Let's face it, we've all been guilty of wasting time at work. Whether it's indulging in a little too much "research" (a.k.a. online shopping) or getting stuck in endless meetings that could have been...

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Do You Have Friends at the Workplace? office dynamics professionalism vcii workplace Aug 17, 2024

Workplace friendships have long been a topic of debate. Are they beneficial or detrimental to your professional life? Should you build close connections with your coworkers, or is it better to maintai...

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The Rise of the Viral Guru: From Corporate Life to Social Media Stardom influencer linkedin vcii viral guru Aug 17, 2024

The Shift from 9-to-5 to Social Media Influence

The corporate world, once the epitome of job security and career growth, has seen a significant shift in recent years. With the rise of toxic work env...

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Beyond Investing 101: Navigating the Complexities of Modern Finance continuous learning corporate finance investing 101 vcii Aug 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced financial world, a basic understanding of investment principles is crucial, but it’s no longer sufficient to guarantee success. The markets have evolved, introducing comp

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The HR Room of Mirrors: Smoke at the Workplace culture hr vcii workplace Aug 17, 2024

Introduction

Human Resources (HR) is often viewed through a dual lens: as a department designed to support employees and as an enforcer of company policies. However, the reality is more complex. HR i...

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Minding the Value Gap caulk framewrok exit management value gap vcii Aug 16, 2024

 

Introduction

In business, the "Value Gap" represents the difference between the current value of a business and its potential value if optimized. Understanding and closing this gap is crucial for ...

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Greenwashing: Why Private Equity Needs to Take ESG More Seriously esg greenwashing private equity Aug 16, 2024

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become a significant focus for companies, investors, and regulators. These principles are designed to guide businesses toward...

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