
The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy
Navigating Markets to Build Great Companies
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy
Navigating Markets to Build Great Companies
About this book
Navigate the investment community with confidence to build great companies
The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy by Sarah Keohane Williamson provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Not all shareholders are created equal. Knowing who your shareholders and the other members of the investment community are—and what drives them—is key to your success. Whether you're stepping into a CEO role at an established company or spearheading a promising start-up, this guide demystifies the diverse members of the investment community you will encounter, from pension funds to private equity firms to proxy advisors, and provides practical advice to help attract the shareholders who can support you in building a great company.
Williamson draws on her extensive research of and experience with the investment community to deliver actionable strategies for engaging with shareholders and insulating your company from short-term pressures. The book offers a roadmap to effective communication and capital raising, helping you succeed in today's complex business environment—and fortify you against future challenges.
Inside the book:
- Gain insights into the personalities, motivations, and strategies of various investor types
- Learn effective communication tactics to manage investor expectations
- Explore practical approaches to aligning your business with long-term investment goals
The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy is written for CEOs, board members, business leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to deepen their understanding of the investor landscape to fuel long-term company performance. It's also invaluable for journalists, policymakers, investors, and students aiming to grasp the nuances of modern of corporate finance.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- COVER
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT
- FOREWORD BY PAUL POLMAN
- PREFACE
- PART I: THE INVESTMENT GALAXY
- PART II: THE PLANETS AND INHABITANTS OF THE INVESTMENT GALAXY
- PART III: VOYAGES THROUGH THE INVESTMENT GALAXY
- AFTERWORD: THE MISSION OF THE INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
- GLOSSARY: WHAT LANGUAGE ARE THESE ALIENS SPEAKING?
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- INDEX
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT