Incorruptible: Eric Ries Discusses His Latest Book

In episode 160 of Views from the Market, I’m joined by Eric to discuss his latest book, Incorruptible. The book’s thesis is that the business world’s focus on shareholder primacy and profit extraction is inconsistent with the interests of the businesses themselves. Because purpose-driven companies outperform extractive companies, buyers should diligence intangibles such as ethos, pricing restraint and employee loyalty – not just balance sheets. In Eric’s experience, sellers of purpose-driven businesses often prefer bidders that commit to maintaining their legacy over higher bids from extractive buyers. Listen and subscribe on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: https://se.law/4dLHbeL