Capital Rising looks at globalization in a new way -- namely through the lens of global capital flows. These flows create new opportunities and threats for businesses -- compelling them to rethink fundamental strategic choices such as where to perform activities, which growing industries in which to invest, and how to manage mature businesses. Based on dozens of case studies, interviews with practitioners, and drawing on extensive academic literature, the authors extract best practices and use analytical tools and methodologies that will enable businesses to understand the impact on the global economy and capitalize on the wave of globalization.
Praise
"Cohan and Rangan bring our understanding of trade, capital flows, and entrepreneurship to a new level. Through detailed analysis of success stories as well as business failures, Cohan and Rangan set out a framework to explain why capital flows in the way that it does across countries, industries, and companies. Whether for policymakers, capital providers, entrepreneurs or managers operating in a global company, Capital Rising provides tangible insight into what separates successful entrepreneurs and business start-ups from those that don't make it in the increasingly global world we live in today." --Gregory J. Fleming, President, Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Global Research
"Peter Cohan and U.S. Rangan highlight what they call 'EE' -- each country's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem consisting of its financial markets, its corporate governance patterns, its human capital, and its intellectual property regimes -- as the fundamental criterion determining inward capital flows. Not only is their analysis extraordinarily persuasive, but their exposition -- example after example, followed by the lessons taught by each, makes Capital Rising of true practical value. A must-read for every cross-border investor or investment recipient." --Edward H. Fleischman, Senior Counsel, Linklaters, LLP New York and retired Securities and Exchange Commissioner (1986 to 1992)
"Much has been written about the globalization of enterprise. For the first time, Cohan and Rangan have comprehensively documented the implications of globalization for the diffusion of entrepreneurial activities. Their insights into the context that drives the flow of funds around the world will serve as a useful guide to politicians, policymakers, executives, and entrepreneurs alike!" --Leonard A. Schlesinger, President-Babson College
"Original and thought provoking, Cohan and Rangan make us recognize both the importance of global capital flows and their impact on the competitiveness of countries and firms. Lying at the intersection of finance, international business, entrepreneurship, and public policy, this fresh perspective offers an insightful approach to uncover new opportunities and shed light on hidden risks." --Mark Nunnelly, Managing Director, Bain Capital
"Capital Rising is a must-read for anyone trying to understand how the globalization of venture capital and private equity is dramatically impacting the rise and fall of industries." --Patrick J. McGovern, Founder and Chairman, International Data Group (IDG)
"This book combines a broad conceptual framework for entrepreneurism with over 40 brief case studies. Since these case studies include failures as well as successes, the authors are able to generate specific and useful recommendations for policy makers, capital providers, and business managers." --Robert Pozen, Chairman of MFS Investment Management and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School
"Capital Rising is a very good read and sets forth an intelligent and cohesive approach to thinking critically about making cross-border business decisions. I would urge investors and executives grappling with such decisions to read this book and apply its lessons." --Thomas Flexner, Global Head of Real Estate, Citigroup
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