Henry D. Wolfe’s Post

“What’s needed is a new management theory that avoids both the deceptive certainties of neoliberalism and the equally deceptive vagaries of stakeholder capitalism. But where can we find the material for such a rethinking? Not in the great US business schools, which are either stuck on hold in stakeholder land or determined to replace the vague rhetoric of stakeholder capitalism with the even vaguer rhetoric of “corporate purpose.” Not in management consultancies such as McKinsey, which is engaged in a vast exercise in woke-washing over its role in corporate scandals. And not in the great US IT companies, which operate according to the idiosyncratic rules of the information economy (give away services to your users while selling user information to advertisers). Instead, I am increasingly persuaded that the answer lies in talking to hard-headed CEOs who run first-class companies in unglamorous bits of the real economy.”

Six weeks. That’s how long the investment was, but the returns? They keep coming every day. Earlier this year, I completed Harvard’s online course -Leading with Finance, focusing on Capital Markets, Value Creation, and Valuation. I’ve always been commercially tuned in, but now, with the backdrop of the course and all the real-life case studies—seeing how other companies are navigating ongoing economic volatility—my understanding of a broader range of value creation strategies has deepened. This insight has made a real difference, allowing me to connect the dots more rapidly and rely on a much broader solution repertoire. What I love most is how practical this knowledge has become. Every day, I find myself drawing from what I learned—especially as I’m learning the ropes in a new company that spans multiple industries, contributing to meaningful change and technological advancement. This course didn’t just sharpen my financial acumen —it’s empowered me to learn faster, think bigger, and contribute at a deeper, more impactful level. #curiosity #alwayslearning #leadingwithfinance #commerciallysavvyhr #hbsonline #valuecreation #growthmindset

The UTS Anchor Fund and UTS Business School extend their sincere appreciation to Alistair Galloway, Vice President at Vista Equity Partners, for delivering a compelling and thought-provoking presentation to the student team and faculty. Alistair provided valuable insights into the intricacies of #private #equity, covering key areas such as #venture #capital, #growth #equity, and #buyout strategies. His ability to distill complex topics—including the J-curve, illiquidity risks, portfolio construction, and investment life cycles—offered students practical knowledge critical to navigating the evolving landscape of private markets. Beyond technical expertise, Alistair’s personal career journey—from biochemistry to the military and, ultimately, into finance leadership—underscored the importance of resilience, leadership, and cognitive diversity. His reflections on the transformative role of #AI, #cloud #computing, and advanced technologies in portfolio companies provided a timely perspective on how innovation shapes modern investment practices. Alistair’s active engagement with students and his candid sharing of career insights left a lasting impression, providing both inspiration and actionable guidance to empower the next generation of finance professionals. #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategies #Leadership #FinanceEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #UTSAnchorFund #CognitiveDiversity #VistaEquityPartners #UTS #Mentorship

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Thrilled to announce that I have completed the "Leading with Finance" course from Harvard Business School Online. This rigorous program provided a comprehensive understanding of finance through an intuitive and managerial lens. The course delved into financial literacy, including analyzing companies using ratios and accounting information, understanding returns and values, and the role of capital markets. Key topics included: • ROCE and WACC: Exploring Return on Capital Employed and Weighted Average Cost of Capital to understand investment efficiency and cost of capital. • Free Cash Flows: Emphasizing the importance of free cash flows, their position within the capital allocation tree, and strategies for optimal utilization. • Value Creation: Investigating the levers of value creation and how expected returns form costs of capital for companies. • Asset Valuation: Synthesizing knowledge to value various assets, considering the time value of money and multi-year discounting. • Capital Allocation: Addressing critical capital allocation questions, including mergers, acquisitions, dividends, and share repurchases. A special thanks to Prof. Mihir Desai for his engaging and insightful teaching. His ability to simplify complex financial concepts made this journey truly enriching.