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Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

How Should Corporations Get Paid For Helping Startups?

August 12, 2026 - One of the top myths in entrepreneurship is that startups and large corporations are enemies locked in an endless war. The conventional wisdom is that…

Scott Lenet, Partner

Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Startups Should Not Wait to Hire CFOs

July 15, 2026 - In our experience having funded more than 200 startups as of the second quarter of 2026, venture-backed businesses often treat the CFO hire as a…

Scott Lenet, Partner

Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

How to Be a Board Observer

June 12, 2026 - The norms in venture capital have changed over the last several decades. As a result, it’s not abnormal for professional venture capitalists to assume a…

Scott Lenet, Partner

David Horowitz

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Why Corporations Are Turning to Venture Capital to Drive Innovation

May 29, 2025 - Corporate venture capital is growing rapidly as it's a great approach to bringing external innovation. Learn ways to excel with CVC from our specialists at…

David Horowitz, Partner

David Horowitz

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

5 Prerequisites Before Starting a Corporate Venture Program 

May 21, 2025 - Achieving a culture change can be challenging, and a corporation must be ready. Consider these five things before starting a corporate venture program.

David Horowitz, Partner

Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Why Corporations Should Invest in Startups and Not Just Buy Them 

May 1, 2025 - Sometimes investing in start-ups is better than buying them. Learn more about corporate venture capital (CVC) programs & investments from our advisors at Cerity Partners.

Scott Lenet, Partner

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Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: August 2026 Economic and Market Outlook

August 4, 2026 - In our August outlook, Partner and Chief Market Strategist Jim Lebenthal walks through why our view of the market remains positive despite key risks. We…

Individuals and Families

California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax: What Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know—and Strategies You Can Still Use

August 11, 2026 - California has placed a one-time wealth tax before its voters. If you have a net worth approaching or exceeding $1 billion and any connection to…

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Economic and Market Outlooks

Webinar Recording: Q3 2026 Market & Economic Outlook

July 24, 2026 - Join our Investment Office as they review key market trends from the second quarter and share their outlook for the remainder of the year. This…

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