Insights into Private Equity Careers and Venture Capital Careers

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy created 1,763,000 jobs in June. Judged by the equity markets, the gains were welcomed. The American economy has now been creating jobs for three straight months (May, June, and July) following two months of pure horror (March and April). Overall, total employment in […]

Private equity data provider Pitchbook is out with a fascinating look at their 2020 predictions versus reality so far. The predictions made by Pitchbook were likely not much different that most private equity forecasters. As such, here’s a look at expectations versus reality. Forecast #1: The median pre-money valuation for seed-stage companies will eclipse $8.5 […]

The world is in a dangerous position. Employment is generationally weak, and in response to the weak-by-choice economy, governments and central banks have opted for massive spending, historically low interest rates, and exploded central bank balance sheets financed by printing money. What do these things mean in the not-too-distant future? Problems. The jobs picture First, […]

The global economy is in a terrible hole. After the longest expansion on record, global growth may drop by 40% in the second quarter of 2020 (annualized). Obviously, that decline is showing up everywhere, including the jobs market. The drop in employment over the past couple of months has virtually eliminated all employment growth the […]