In our line of work, there’s no room for “good enough.” The same goes for life.

A little over five years ago, my wife took a teaching position in Utah to be closer to our grandkids. I kept our California office running during the week, and consistently every […]

Doing due diligence in the U.S. is one thing. Doing it overseas? That’s a whole different ballgame.

In markets like the UK, for example, criminal record checks aren’t freely available without a subject’s consent. GDPR and local data protection laws add layers of complexity. A simple database pull […]

James Carville and Mary Matalin—political strategists on opposite ends of the spectrum—built a lasting marriage on mutual respect. Their story reminds us that strength sometimes comes from valuing not only the differences, but more importantly, the connection above the divide. Thirty-two years together is no small thing.

In […]

First it was email. Now the BEC (Business Email Compromise) crooks have slid into our texts. What is next, WhatsApp? Oops, that is another happy hunting ground for these dirt bags.

I got the text below this morning—tax refund coming my way? Yeah, right. One click and you’re […]

President Trump’s new executive order directs the Department of Labor and SEC to make it easier for retirement plans to include private equity, credit, and real estate funds. Translation: a potential $12 trillion capital pool is about to be opened up.

But opportunity cuts both ways:
For PE firms […]