Pepperdine University Investment Study Referenced In ‘USA Today’
A new article from USA Today, “How To Get Money For Your Entrepreneurial Dream,” featured a Private Capital Access report (PCA) by Pepperdine University and Dun & Bradstreet. According to the report, the PCA index exists to “measure the demand for, activity, and health of the private capital markets.”
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Quinlan Announces Partnership with Finance and Investment Organizations
The Quinlan School of Business recently announced a new partnership with two leading professional organizations in the finance and investment industry. Under this new agreement, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) associations have vetted Quinlan’s undergraduate and graduate finance curricula to ensure that the programs prepare students for certification exams. Continue reading…
Middle East Tech Investment Lacking, Says LBS
At a recent Middle East tech conference hosted by London Business School students, findings from the Strategy& global consulting firm found that even though Middle Eastern companies found it imperative to invest in technology, there was much to be desired.
Top MBA Recruiters: Two Sigma Investments
Two Sigma may sound like a secret government program or an evil super villain organization, but it’s actually one of the largest privately owned hedge fund sponsors in the world today. Two Sigma Investments, LP—formerly known as Two Sigma Investments, LLC—was founded in 2001 and is based in New York City, but also has major branches in the Houston, London, and Hong Kong Metros as well.
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MBA Startups: Vertskebap, Fast-Casual Mediterranean Food
Austin is a blossoming city with a thriving food scene. You can find top notch restaurants and food trucks all across town serving up the city’s signature cuisines, namely Barbeque, Mexican food, and fried chicken. But one of the newer restaurants in town is trying to put a new star on the Texas food map, and the guys leading the charge are two MBA grads out of the McCombs School of Business. Continue reading…
Imperial Event Celebrates Incubator Success
Imperial Business School celebrated the incredible growth of some of their spinout companies that developed in their incubator in a special event on July 21, according to a press release from the school. The incubator is located in South Kensington and provides office and laboratory space for science and tech-based startup companies. The incubator has helped 60 companies grow in the last decade, attracting $1.2 billion in investment. Continue reading…
