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"David Snider and Chris Howard provide readers with a clear understanding of key financial industries and deliver insights and analysis from the people leading these fields. This is the book for a savvy layperson interested in exploring business today."
"I read Money Makers during a flight from Seattle to New York. It is a fantastic book and a 'must read' for anyone who wants to enter business. Money Makers does a super job of explaining how the elements of finance integrate to fuel our economy."
"Money Makers provides very insightful views into the business world and the issues it currently faces. Its depth will contribute materially to the public understanding of finance."
"This is a fabulous book for understanding entrepreneurship, venture capital and the symbiotic relationship they share. Money Makers takes readers inside these fields with highly relevant, engaging examples and a clear articulation of industry dynamics."
"Money Makers answers the questions too few people have been willing to ask! An incredibly valuable addition to the library of anybody who wants to understand the workings of the generally "hidden" parts of business and finance."
"Money Makers is both a wonderful primer for individuals thinking about entering the investment business and a fine reference for someone trying to understand the financial world today."
"Approachable and insightful, Money Makers takes you inside many of the most selective industries within the business world ...With their own experience and the wisdom of the business and finance leaders they interviewed, the authors have done a remarkable job making sense of these sophisticated fields."
"An excellent read on the inner workings of business and finance. I was particularly impressed by the lucid discussions of the consulting industry and the role of executives at Fortune 500 companies."
"Money Makers is a must read for anyone considering a career in finance, consulting, or management. David Snider and Chris Howard deftly describe each of these secretive professions with unparalleled detail. Using real life examples and interviews with industry veterans, the book provides everything you will need to know about these prestigious fields and the people leading them."
"David Snider and Chris Howard write with insiders' knowledge and outsiders' perspective. Through an impressive array of interviews and secondary research, they provide a remarkably coherent explanation of the industries driving the modern economy--what they are, how they have evolved and been affected by the recent recession and why they matter. I would recommend this book both to my students and my friends, who are curious about these fields."
"I was blown away at how insightful Money Makers is. A fresh look at the DNA of private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and more. I wish something like this existed when I started my career in finance."
"A revealing look at the mosaic of the financial community and its all-stars. If you want a road-map for understanding key finance and business fields...this is the book for you!"
"Whether you are an aspiring financier, management consultant, entrepreneur or simply want to learn what people in these professions do, Money Makers will be a critical companion in your journey. Through their thorough analysis and insightful interviews, Howard and Snider provide a valuable review of our financial industries and what makes them tick."
"Howard and Snider provide a concise and dynamic view of the venture capital business. Anyone who wants to understand the mechanics of this industry will learn from and enjoy the book, particularly those who aspire to be venture capitalists."
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