This book takes an insider's look at the frontier of international finance. "A Vision for Venture Capital" chronicles a distinguished career on the frontier of international finance during the past half-century. Peter Brooke has been called 'the Johnny Appleseed of venture capital' for his role in the industry's spectacular growth from a small base on the East Coast of the United States in the 1960s to its highly visible role today in economies all over the world. The key to Brooke's success - and his lasting legacy - is his vision for the industry as an essential element of economic growth and development. At a time when some believe that venture capital's best days are behind it, and private equity has come under harsh criticism in the United States and elsewhere, "A Vision for Venture Capital" offers a fresh look at why the industry exists and how it can fulfill its potential in the twenty-first century.