Introduction Online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, and uBid have reshaped the way global commerce works, but their success stories are often paved with reinvention and failure. uBid.com, once a pioneering force in digital auctions, offers a compelling lens to examine the shifting tides of e-commerce. uBid was caught up in the e-commerce market’s shifting…

Taking a company public—or preparing it for acquisition—can be a hugely demanding test of leadership. It requires more than just operational know-how or a watertight growth strategy. It calls for emotional discipline, strategic vision, and a kind of nerve you can’t learn from a textbook. Gregory Knox Jones has been there. Not once or twice,…

Introduction The primary goal for most businesses is to turn a profit. However, corporations are becoming increasingly aware of how making an impact on the world has direct benefits for their bottom line. Rising global needs in academics and medicine provide a unique opportunity to participate in the shared responsibility of getting these resources to…

Introduction  Private equity refers to investment funds that acquire or invest in private companies. Private equity manages the companies it acquires or invests in, and private equity capital comes from investors who invest in a private equity firm. Though private equity is often seen as big buyouts and exits, it’s actually a lot more than…

With a career that spans dot-com booms, market crashes, myriad financial crises, and everything in between, Gregory Jones has earned his stripes. His career has seen him become the Senior Partner and Co-Founder of Edgewater Private Equity Funds, but more than this, he is a finance leader who built one of the original internet commerce…

Introduction Managing multiple boards across diverse industries is a challenge that not everyone is equipped to handle. And this difficulty doesn’t only come from issues related to governing those specific boards. There are also multiple hurdles in the orchestration of those groups for the sake of bettering the company. Gregory K. Jones is a seasoned…

Corporate leaders in every industry benefit from giving back to their specific geographic and demographic communities and the world at large. Giving builds trust between brands and consumers, all while improving the overall reputation of the business and helping those in need. Any enterprise that prioritizes social and environmental responsibility is more likely to achieve its long-term…

Introduction Developing a successful private equity investment plan depends on more than just financial knowledge. It demands a deep understanding and analysis of core investment principles within particular industries, establishing clear goals and designing an approach that supports sustainable growth. Especially in uncertain financial times, a prudent strategy requires discipline, resilience, and flexibility. Private equity…

Introduction Every brand that generates revenue by the billions each year started as a small and striving enterprise. The resilience, commitment, and forward-thinking choices needed to grow a business to these heights aren’t common. Each company is only as profitable as its employees are productive, but leadership plays a significant role in an organization’s ability…