Applying Complexity Theory to Valuation

Karl Sjogren
9 min readFeb 9, 2021

“What’s a simple definition of complexity theory?” I asked that of someone involved in the study of it. He replied, “It’s the study of how simple changes affect complex systems.”

People often feel powerless to affect complex systems. But such systems are dynamic; they change if sufficient pressure is applied to key points. Once you allow for the possibility of change, its intriguing to consider…

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Karl Sjogren

I blog about the Fairshare Model, a performance-based capital structure for companies that seek venture capital via an initial public offering.