"Wherever there is a primary market for a new kind of asset, there will soon be a secondary market." According to @TheEconomist, this is evident with increasing interest and growing market for #PrivateEquity stakes recently. economist.com/finance-and-ec…

The latest round of central bank purchases has driven real interest rates to historic lows & sent private market valuations sky-high, @FortuneMagazine: "the average valuation of a U.S.-based late-stage #startup grew to $1.03 billion pre-money" in Q1 2021. fortune.com/2021/05/25/unico…

While #SPACs are tanking, there is one company that is SPAC-ing. In this piece, Scott Galloway discusses the success of @betterdotcom. nymag.com/intelligencer/2021…

It's been years since we have seen similar action in #PrivateEquity deals. This past year, private equity firms made $470 billion from acquisitions. At this rate, they'll surpass the total made in all of 2020. @taralach bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

Things are looking up for the #biotech field. Experts anticipate there will be a surge in #MergersAndAcquisitions in the latter half of 2021 thanks to a bright outlook for some #pharma companies post-pandemic. @etftrends #Investing etftrends.com/etf-building-b…

According to recent reports from Nomura Greentech, U.S. #SPACs that prioritize #ESG or sustainability accounted for 49 out of the 306 deals finalized in the first four months of 2021. @ETFtrends #IPOs #ImpactInvesting etftrends.com/esg-channel/sp…

Micro #VentureCapitals are on the rise! With the ability to take the venture market from the online discourse, @Forbes says they are using strategic approaches and innovative Internet distribution tactics to amplify their reach. #VCs forbes.com/sites/rebeccaszku…

#OpenSource adoption is on the rise according to a recent report from @RedHat, with infrastructure modernization and networking being the primary reasons that #IT leaders are adopting it. #DigitalTransformation devprojournal.com/technology…

#DigitalTransformation efforts have increased tremendously due to the pandemic, foreseeing the #FutureOfWork as heavily tech-driven. However, @fpt_software shows that #cloud adopters have multiple issues to address first. cio.com/article/3618412/reth…

According to @BenDummett, the ability to bypass the traditional IPO process has led many European companies to launch U.S.-based #SPACs. For the U.S, that has helped them take the lead on global #IPOs. However, some argue it isn’t worth the risk. wsj.com/articles/spacs-bolst…

According to a recent report, global #MergersAndAcquisitions have reached a record $2.4 trillion. #Entertainment and media accounted for 29% of deals, which isn't surprising since we just saw that $43 billion merger from @WarnerMedia and @Discovery. fortune.com/2021/06/02/merge…

During a #DigitalTransformation, we can forget how employee tasks change and the "emotional energy it takes to navigate the transition." @HalGregersen gives some great advice on what questions we should ask to navigate this transition. @SaraMarieBrown! mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-…

Over this past month, US banks announced 19 #MergersAndAcquisitions, which was more than the entirety of Q2 of 2020. Still, according to @ft, #FinTech companies aren’t eager to get bought up by banks, even as interest grows. #FutureOfBanking ft.com/content/cd64cac0-cc5a…

Interesting article here from @techrepublic... As more companies increase their use of the #cloud during a #DigitalTranformation, we need to find some balance and see if we can make cloud governance #OpenSource. #DigitalTransformation techrepublic.com/article/why…

.@RajGirn_ believes the secret to #leadership success is making yourself vulnerable. Being transparent with your team will make your #CompanyCulture stronger. #Authenticity entrepreneur.com/article/368…

#BigData might be difficult to "process & manage" but it is still valuable to your company. Check out these great tips from @craigstedman to find out how it can enhance your work process. #DataAnalytics #Innovation searchdatamanagement.techtar…

"Venture capitalists predict another stellar year for raising capital, on the winds of a healthy IPO market and favorable regulatory changes that open doors to new investment," says @CherylMunk. Great insights on upcoming #VC trends! #Finance wsj.com/articles/the-venture…

A recent report by @Gartner_inc found that #tech #MergersAndAcquisitions will hit a record high in 2022. They hit their "lowest level for two years in the second quarter of 2020, but...by the fourth quarter it had risen to levels not seen since 2018." siliconangle.com/2021/05/24/…

To have a successful hybrid workplace, @HarvardBiz recommends establishing a #mentorship program to expand employees' professional development. #Leadership hbr.org/2021/05/what-great-m…

#KPIs can increase your #DigitalTransformation efforts by providing data that your company can use to increase collaboration amongst your teams and inform decision making. This should definitely be on your #OrganizationalLeadership radar! mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-…