Martin Smith, a recent MBA graduate, has just joined the top-tier venture capital firm in difficult conditions at the end of 2008. One of his first tasks is to examine the three companies in the portfolio of partner and recommend strategies for managing them. In addition, the partner has the opportunity to invest in a long-awaited us at a good price. Each company is different potential risks and benefits, both financial and reputational, for Milliway, partner, and Martin. "Hide
by G. Felda Hardymon, Matthew Rhodes-Kropf, Ann Leamon Source: Harvard Business School 14 pages. Publication Date: December 10, 2009. Prod. #: 810088-PDF-ENG