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Bill Verhelle

Principal/Founder of Harvard Partners

Bill Verhelle founded Harvard Partners to make investments in innovative new businesses and explore ways for large firms to become more agile and effective by hiring, empowering and motivating technology-savvy talent. For 20 years (until May 1, 2015), Verhelle was CEO and co-founder of First American Equipment Finance.


Posts by Bill Verhelle

Reflections on 30-Years of Business Strategy

As I reflect on my career in equipment finance, three business strategies have influenced me the most: consolidation, centralized distribution and digital borrower self-service. Consolidation When I entered the industry nearly 30 years ago, the trend toward consolidation was well... read more

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHIES: A Conversation with Eight Top Executives

At the height of World War II in 1943, Winston Churchill famously said, “Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.” As we face the unprecedented challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we consider the different perspectives of eight industry leaders. David Coutu... read more

Monitor 100: The Best of the Best: How Did They Do It?

The acid test of any business strategy is results. Customers decide which businesses succeed and which businesses fail. If marketplace acceptance is the ultimate test for a business, the businesses profiled in this article are the best of the best.... read more

Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Hiring Millennials to Transform a Mature Business

I’m often asked how to foster a corporate culture more conducive for young workers. This seems to be especially difficult for large firms operating in mature industries. Hiring a few college graduates or early-career professionals and spreading them around in... read more

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