CEO Survey: Going Long

"Starting out, I had no choice but to risk everything. With growth, I have the resources to better evaluate my options."

-- Chris Lovchik, LHR Technologies

"If you want to continue to grow, you need to continue to take risks, and these risks are generally greater ones."

-- Mike Jackson, Adayana

"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."

-- Andrew B. Dwyer, DVS Group

"Every decision I make affects 30 families. Taking risks on their livelihood is a very heavy responsibility."

-- Ron Huber, Achieve Internet

Published on: Sep 1, 2008

Nineteen percent of CEOs say they take more risks now than they did when starting out; 30 percent take fewer risks. Below, they explain their approaches to betting the farm.