Now in its fourth edition Clinton Richardson has created a definitive volume for those who want a comprehensive guide to terms, concepts and strategies involved in creating, organizing and funding growth companies -- whether early-stage or later stage. This book is very useful for those who need to understand the legal and financial language of dealmaking and become more sophisticated in the strategy of managing a company as a product. Organized alphabetically by term or concept, this book is a comprehensive reference that is also very readable and accessible.

This book is designed for the exceptional entrepreneurial leader who is ready to take their business "game" to the next level. The careful reader won't attempt to use this book as a "do-it-yourself" guide, but rather as a resource for understanding the rules of the game and how better to employ and deploy legal, financial and strategic support.

As is written in the in the Preface, "Founding, funding and managing an entrepreneurial company are not for the faint of heart." Mr. Richardson's book, in bolstering the business acumen of the leader who seeks this greater challenge, creates an credible, readable and implementable platform for accepting and succeeding in this challenge.