Karl Yaacoub, author of The Game of Value Creation, is a former private equity and investment banking professional. His book offers valuable insights on how to “think, make decisions, and create value like an active shareholder.” With the right approach and mindset, businesses can unlock the full potential of their operations. In this interview, we ask Karl some questions about his book!
What is the PRIMARY benefit, above all others, that your potential reader will gain from reading this book?
The book demystifies the process of active value creation, a method that the world’s most valuable companies use to maximize shareholder value. Besides discussing the key enablers of value creation, it outlines tactics and action steps aimed at helping you maximize the value of a private business.
If you had to compare this book to any other book out there, which book would it be?
This book can be compared to Principles by Ray Dalio or 24 Assets by Daniel Priestley
Hundreds of thousands of books come out every year. Why should someone buy THIS book?
The book combines theory and practice to provide a 360-degree approach to value creation. It really packs a punch of value. With tips on growing and optimizing a business, raising and allocating capital efficiently, and protecting key resources and structures, readers will find hidden value applicable to any business in any environment. Based on real-world experience, the perspectives presented here are relatable and presented in an easy manner designed to assist any reader interested in achieving more success in business.
Who is your target audience?
This is for every business owner who wants to have a greater impact. Any person who has ambition or grand ideas can benefit from it. Many people will find this book useful, from small business owners to non-executive directors of multinational companies.
Did your environment or upbringing play a major role in your writing and did you use it to your advantage?
Yes. The experience I gained in investment banking and private equity enabled me to elaborate on methods by which value can be created that are relevant to an outsider, so that they can also benefit from the same methodologies and insights used by the most sophisticated institutions.
Tell us your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?
It’s been the people who’d send me pictures of it with excitement.
How would you describe your writing style?
I combine technical analysis with narration in my writing style. My goal is to provide value, insights, and to genuinely help interested readers thought effective demonstration.
What do you hope to accomplish with your book other than selling it?
Genuinely helping others on their journey of corporate value creation.
How can our readers get in touch with you?
Email me at karl@tgovc.com or karl@ky-vc.com
Check my websites out: http://www.tgovc.com and https://www.ky-vc.com
