This issue of EIX is dedicated to Dick Schulze, who turns 80 on January 2. His story shows that sometimes opportunity can be found in the rubble of dashed plans -- a message that resonates more than ever today.
Editor's Pick
Becoming the Best: A Journey of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance
Best Buy Founder Dick Schulze was once asked if he ever thought about closing Best Buy if it did not meet certain benchmarks for financial returns. Schulze responded with relaxed confidence: "No, there was never a point I would have thrown in the towel; failure was not an option." That quote explains much of what is to be learned from Schulze's book.
Richard M. Schulze. Idea Platforms, 2011
In honor of Dick Schulze's 80th birthday, we reached out to a few of his closest professional colleagues, who gladly shared a few memories. We are proud to share these tributes here.
While "Becoming the Best" was published a decade ago, the takeaways from Dick Schulze's book remain great operating principles for anyone who runs a business.
Jon Eckhardt
How do the best, including the biggest, innovate? Read about entrepreneurial brinkmanship here.
Here is some great advice on how to survive, and thrive, in uncertain times from Professors Suarez and Montes.
Cap Tables are spreadsheets that show the ownership of a company. Here is a link to a short primer on cap tables.
Professors, as you are making preparations to teach in Spring 2021, Professor Howard Aldrich's site includes useful teaching insights derived from years of wisdom and practice.
Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
