@JimPulcrano

Independent management professor focused on entrepreneurship, technology, strategy, leadership & networking

 Switzerland
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Joined September 2008
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I just published The Pension Fund Paradox: Why Free Advice Costs the Most medium.com/p/the-pension-fun…
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What Lindsey Vonn's Last Race Teaches Us About Entrepreneurial Risk linkedin.com/pulse/what-lind… via @LinkedIn

What Lindsey Vonn's Last Race Teaches Us About Entrepreneurial Risk

Nine days after tearing her ACL, on February 8th, 2026, Lindsey Vonn stood at the top of a Winter Olympics downhill course in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. At 41 years old, she pushed out of the starting...

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From blind spots to business value: How executives can build AI initiatives that succeed imd.org/ibyimd/artificial-in…

Build AI initiatives That Succeed - I by IMD

Companies investing in AI initiatives succeed by focusing on real business value, strong data readiness, and securing employee buy in across teams.

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Check out my latest article: The Pension Fund Paradox: Why Free Advice Costs the Most linkedin.com/pulse/pension-f… via @LinkedIn

The Pension Fund Paradox: Why Free Advice Costs the Most

The Uncomfortable Truth About Being Popular If you manage a European pension fund, you're never short of attention. Your inbox overflows with opportunities.

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22 of the Top100 Swiss startups collaborated with IMD. imd.org/news/innovation/2025…

IMD’s MBA and EMBA collaborations shine at the 2025 Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards - IMD business...

IMD is proud to announce that they have collaborated with several standout ventures that were recognized in this year’s Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards. Since 1999, IMD’s MBA and EMBA participants have...

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I hope you'll find this discussion of entrepreneurship and VC to be interesting: linkedin.com/events/theprofe…

LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn

Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

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Very interesting startup that I have the pleasure of collaborating with: atinary.com/ai-driven-resear…
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Whether your interest in space comes from Star Trek, the history of telescopes or from live-watching SpaceX launches & landings, watch this space: how to make the business of space your business imd.org/ibyimd/book-club/wat…

Watch this space: how to make the business of space your business - I by IMD

Authors of Space to Grow, Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau, tell IMD's Jim Pulcrano that one of the central aims of their book is to inspire industries, businesses and individuals

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Saturday there was only one true leader in the White House Oval Office and he wasn’t wearing a suit and a red tie.
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Apologies: Friday.
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Never as much money as we'd hope for, but Swiss-based startups (and some supported by @IMD_Bschool) are attracting significant sums of Venture Capital: imd.org/news/start-up/imd-co…

IMD-connected startups raise CHF 350m in 2024 - IMD business school for management and leadership...

In 2024, Swiss startups saw considerable growth, with a record CHF 2.37bn invested across 357 financing rounds. A total of CHF 350m was raised by 36 IMD-affiliated startups, showcasing the lasting...

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A nice read for those lucky enough to stay when layoffs occur. hbr.org/2025/02/when-your-co…</

When Your Coworkers Got Laid Off — But You Didn’t

The colossal wave of downsizing in the last few years is dividing the workplace in two, between the leavers and the survivors . Business has traditionally emphasized the consequences of downsizing on...

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I hope that entrepreneurs and investors (LPs and aspiring GPs) will find this list helpful. And a big shoutout to Christian Rangen at Strategy Tools for his support. The knowledge bank: an essential guide to venture capital imd.org/ibyimd/finance/the-k…

The knowledge bank: an essential guide to venture capital - I by IMD - First-person Business...

Explore top books, websites, and podcasts recommended by IMD expert Jim Pulcrano for anyone venturing into or exploring venture capital, from entrepreneurs to investors.

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Founderful fund: ‘Ideas are a commodity. Execution is everything.’ imd.org/ibyimd/videos/tech-f…

Founderful: ‘Ideas are a commodity. Execution is everything.’ - I by IMD

In episode six of Tech for Good, Edouard Treccani, principal at Founderful, a Swiss pre-seed Venture Capital fund founded in 2019, discusses its mission to invest in emerging startups and support...

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A huge thank you to Béatrix in the Swiss business class lounge at Geneva-Cointrin. Without your diligence I would never have reached Beijing as planned. Thank you.
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AirDolomiti has an on-time performance of just over 50%. Why does anyone fly with them? After today I won’t.
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Six things that help pick winning startups imd.org/ibyimd/innovation/si…

Six things that help pick winning startups - I by IMD

After 25 years experience, Jim Pulcrano examines the 6 things that help pick winning startups

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💡 Case of the month 💡 EV charging station company Green Motion laid the groundwork for vehicle charging in🇨🇭. When the time came to scale up to electric aircraft charging stations, how could they go about raising the required funds? bit.ly/3SMGPLy #TeachingCase
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CICR: Que vaut la neutralité face aux bombes? | via @heidi_news heidi.news/explorations/cicr…

CICR: Que vaut la neutralité face aux bombes? - Heidi.news

On ne peut forcer le CICR actuel à parler, mais on peut se tourner vers les lumières du passé.

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Fueling economic growth requires empowering entrepreneurs, yet the high risks and fees in venture capital can be daunting for investors. Uncover insights with @JimPulcrano & @olaplace as they demystify VC, offering guidance on risk mitigation and returns: bit.ly/3TbHarU
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