Tom Spencer“Consulting” is a pretty general term, and doesn’t really give you a clear idea of what consultants actually do. The Oxford dictionary indicates that “to consult” means to “seek information or advice from someone (especially an expert)”. In other words, consultants are people who provide expert advice. We are interested mainly in the consultants who provide advice […]
This past week there has been fear circulating among founders and private investors who hold stock in certain early stage startups that have achieved sky-high valuations. Why the fear? The startups in question are privately held, meaning that the founders and early stage investors own shares in the companies, but shares have not yet been offered for sale […]
Consulting is an appealing career choice for many graduates. Consultants have the potential to travel with work, network with Fortune 500 executives, earn six figure salaries, develop high-level transferable business skills, and benefit from lucrative exit opportunities. What’s not to like? Well, for all its benefits, the life of a consultant is not necessarily a bed of […]