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Lester F. Alexander III

Carried Interest Under Fire: The Controversial Tax Break Trump Wants to Eliminate

Carried interest is once again under scrutiny in Washington. UVA Darden Professor Les Alexander explains what it is, why it's controversial and how proposed changes to its tax treatment could reshape the landscape for private equity and venture capital.

Fake It Till You Fail: Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Story

A new business case on infamous tech company Theranos examines the risks for entrepreneurs, board members and investors in the fog of the innovation economy.

Skip the Startup: Why More Entrepreneurs are Choosing Acquisition

A growing number of MBA graduates are pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), a strategy that lets them fast-track their way to the top by buying and running small businesses. Les Alexander, professor at UVA Darden, explains why ETA is booming.