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The Unprofessional Emotion: Hate and Loath at The Workplace emoitional intelligence emotions vcii work culture Aug 26, 2024

 Introduction

In the professional world, emotions are often seen as a double-edged sword. For some, expressing emotions at work is seen as a risky move, something best left unsaid unless you’re ready...

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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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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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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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Mastering the Art of Job Hunting: Nipping Bad Career Moves in the Bud career job hunting salary negotiations vcii Aug 16, 2024

If you ever played snakes and ladders, this concepts will be much easier to explain: Equally as improtant to making top job hunting acrobatics, is to avoid bad career moves.

 

Introduction

Navigati...

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The Customer Is Right. Right? Only When You Are Wrong! anti-customer movement customer mutual support matrix vcii Aug 15, 2024

 

"Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." – Damon Richards

Introduction

The phrase "The customer is always right" has long been a staple in business. But a...

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Innovating The Scrumbrella Framework in Private Equity and Venture Capital private equity scrum scrumbrella vcii venture capital Aug 14, 2024

Introduction to the Scrumbrella Framework

The Scrumbrella Framework is an innovative and original management framework developed by the Value Creation Innovation Institute (VCII) specifically designe...

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Value-Driven Pricing Strategies: An Integrated Approach operating model pricing value value model value-driven pricing vcii Aug 13, 2024

The Power of Value-Driven Pricing

In today's competitive market, pricing strategies are crucial for differentiating a business and driving growth. Value-driven pricing, a strategy that bases prices o...

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