CEO Transition Turbulence in the LSV150
A Report on Surging CEO Turnover
Susan Lonergan, August 29th, 2023
A seismic shift is transforming the landscape of Silicon Valley leadership. Many long-serving public company tech CEOs are exiting or taking on new executive roles, making way for a roster of fresh new faces. Lonergan Partners has authored an up to the minute report on surging CEO turnover in the LSV150.
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The Ultimate Talent Infusion for Young Companies Today
Add Genius Talent to Your Private Board
Mark Lonergan, July 24th, 2023
For the first time in our firm’s history, we are seeing great demand from venture-backed technology companies for adding experienced senior leaders to their boards. Investors and Founders agree that real talent can help young companies thrive, and there has never been a better time than now to get that talent,
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The Resurgence of the Professional CEO
Mark Lonergan, July 19th, 2023
The last 12 months in technology markets has been tumultuous for both public and private companies:
The bellwether Nasdaq has dropped almost 35% in one year for technology stocks Venture markets have reset, with dramatic downward movement in company valuations The M&A market for Technology companies has shrunk dramatically
Signs of Spring in Silicon Valley
Mark Lonergan, February 21st, 2023
News coverage in the Silicon Valley validates the observation that we humans are hard-wired to give preference to negative information over the positive. That said, I see some real signs of recovery in our region – recovery based on real innovation and new technologies that promise to change our world. Three examples of these positive
Venture Backed Companies Need Real Help in 2023
Mark Lonergan, January 24th, 2023
There is a lot of recent research about the number of board seats held by individual Venture Firm General Partners. It is true that the average GP has more than doubled the number of companies on whose boards they sit. Perhaps this practice is sustainable during prolonged market upswings, but the dilution of the GPs time and