Richard Bliss
- Professor
- National Academic Director - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Academic Division: Finance
Academic Degrees
- Ph D, Indiana University
- MBA, Indiana University
- BA, Rutgers University
- BS, Rutgers University
Academic Interest / Expertise
Corporate Finance; Corporate Strategy; Entrepreneurial FinanceAwards & Honors
- 2017 — Carpenter Prize, Babson College
Courses
Degree Courses 2024
- FIN 2000 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
Degree Courses 2023
- FIN 7525 FINANCE FOR NEW VENTURES
- FIN 2000 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
Publications
Journal Articles
- Bliss, R.T., Potter, M.E., Schwarz, C. (2012). Decision making and risk aversion in the Cash Cab. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. Vol: 84, Issue: 1, Page: 163-173. Elsevier BV.
- Potter, M.E., Bliss, R.T., Schwarz, C. (2008). Performance Characteristics of Individual vs. Team Managed Mutual Funds. Journal of Portfolio Management.
- Potter, M.E., Bliss, R.T. (2003). The Impact of Gender and Social/Professional Networks on Behavior: Evidence from Mutual Fund Managers. Corporate Finance Review.
- Bliss, R.T., Polutnik, L. (2003). Women managers in Poland and the United States: A comparative analysis. Industrial Relations Journal. Vol: 34, Issue: 3, Page: 210-225.
- Polutnik, L., Bliss, R.T. (2003). Women Managers in Poland and the United States: A Comparative Analysis. Industrial Relations Journal. Page: 210-225.
Books
- Smith, J.K., Smith, R.L., Bliss, R.T. (2011). Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy, Vaulation, and Deal Structure. Page: 744. Stanford University Press.
- Bliss, R.T. (2009). Profitable Growth by Acquisition: The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting. Issue: 4th. John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
Cases and Teaching Notes
- Potter, M.E., Bliss, R.T. (2021). Kaitlyn Otashi: Budgeting and Spending Analysis. The Case Centre. link
- Bliss, R.T., Potter, M.E. (2015). Sneaker 2013. Page: 5. Babson College/Harvard Business School Publishing. link
- Bliss, R.T., Potter, M.E. (2014). Sneakers 2013. Babson College.
Book Chapters
- Bliss, R.T., Potter, M.E. (2020). Chapter 4, ESG and Alternative Investments: Alternative Investments: An Allocators Approach. Issue: 4th Edition, Page: pp. 49-70. Chartered Alternative Investments Association.
- Bliss, R.T., Potter, M.E. (2020). Chapter 5, ESG Analysis and Application: Alternative Investments: An Allocators Approach. Issue: 4th edition, Page: pp. 71-92. Chartered Alternative Investments Association.
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L. (2020). Access to Capital: Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets: "Entrepreneurial finance in emerging markets: Exploring Tools, Techniques, and Innovative Technologies". Page: 103-121. Palgrave Macmillan. link
- Greene, P.G., Fetters, M.L., Donnellon, A., Bliss, R.T. (in press). Book Chapter “The Future of Entrepreneurship Education: Educating for Economic and Social Impact” By Greene P. G., Fetters M.L., Donnellon, A. & Bliss R.T., Babson College Chapter in: A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship Education: Book Chapter “The Future of Entrepreneurship Education: Educating for Economic and Social Impact” By Greene P. G., Fetters M.L., Donnellon, A. & Bliss R.T., Babson College Chapter in: A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship Education edited by Alain Fayolle (June, 2018. Issue: ISBN-13: 978-1786432902. Elgar.
- Fetters, M., Greene, P., Donnellon, A., Bliss, R.T. (2018). Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses as a Public-Private Partnership : The Future of Management Education: Educating for Economic and Social Impact. Page: 15. Edgar Elgar. link
- Bliss, R.T. (2012). Private Equity: The Differences between Developed and Emerging Markets: Private Equity in Emerging Markets: the New Frontiers of International Finance. Page: 3-16. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Polutnik, L., Bliss, R.T. (2007). New Venture Creation and Economic Transition: The Case of Slovenia. Vol: III, Page: 163-190. Praeger.
- Polutnik, L., Bliss, R.T., Lisowska, E. (2003). Women Business Owners and Managers in Poland: Research in Entrepreneurship and Management. Vol: 3, Page: 225-241.
Reports
- Bliss, R.T. (2018). Stimulating Small Business Growth: Progress Report on Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Page: 39. link
- Bliss, R.T., Rochlin, S., Jordan, S., Kiser, C.Y. (2015). Project ROI: Defining the Competitive and Financial Advantages of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. Page: 66. link
- Greene, P.G., Bliss, R.T., Ceru, D.J., Donnellon, A., Fetters, M.L., Hernandez, B., Zimelis, A. (2014). Stimulating Small Business Growth: Progress Report on Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Babson College. link
Other
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L., Potter, M.E. (in press). Driving Profitable Growth and Uncertain Times. Page: 13. Goldman Sachs.
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L., Potter, M.E. (in press). Three Deals.
- Bliss, R.T. (2019). Voice of Small Business in America: 2019 Insights Report: Voice of Small Business in America: 2019 Insights Report. link
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L. (in press). Concierge Cleaners: From Idea to Opportunity Case & TN: WENYC: Promoting the Success of Women Entrepreneurs. Page: 5. WENYC-NYC Mayor's Office and BEE, Babson College. link
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L., , . (in press). Concierge Cleaners: Getting Off the Ground Case & TN: WENYC: Promoting the Success of Women Entrepreneurs. Page: 5. WENYC-NYC Mayor's Office and BEE, Babson College. link
- Bliss, R.T., Fetters, M.L. (in press). Concierge Cleaners: The Next Level Case & TN: WENYC: Promoting the Success of Women Entrepreneurs. Page: 5. WENYC-NYC Mayor's Office and BEE, Babson College. link
Articles - Circular or newsletter (e.g., Babson Insight)
- Bliss, R.T. (2015). Shareholder Value and CSR: Friends or Foes?: CFO Magazine. CFO Magazine. link