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Why CEOs Need a '10' for Their M&A Strategy
Stephen Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, once described the difference between talent levels in a way that should make every CEO...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Jul 303 min read


21 Years, 315 Deals, 0% Long-Term Return: What Every CEO Can Learn From Citigroup's M&A Frenzy Era
Picture this: You're the CEO of a major corporation. Over 21 years, you execute 315 acquisitions - averaging 1.25 deals per month. Your...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Jul 284 min read


$962M Merger Completed in 11 Days: How Did Shearson Do It?
On Monday, November 23, 1987, Robert Rittereiser from E.F. Hutton called Peter A. Cohen of Shearson Lehman Brothers, rekindling merger...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
May 7, 20243 min read


How to Secure Startup Funding Without Losing Your Company
In the world of startup financing, stories of immense success, such as Zoho achieving billion-dollar valuations without external funding,...

Celine Nguyen, CFA
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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