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Intellectual Ventures
Hagiu, Andrei; Yoffie, David B.; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-710423-EStrategyIntellectual Ventures creates and acquires intellectual property, which it then seeks to monetize through non-exclusive licensing. In early 2009, as an increasing number of companies were trying to position themselves as leading intermediaries in the market for intellectual property, IV was looking for the best business model to become such a leading intermediary. Its model was predicated on making it easy for small inventors to monetize their in...Starting at €8.20
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Embrace
Chu, Michael; Bloom, David E.; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-814001-EEntrepreneurshipStarting at €8.20
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Scaling a Startup: People and Organizational Issues
Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-812100-EEntrepreneurshipThis note discusses the organizational challenges that startups often encounter as they begin to scale rapidly, along with approaches to addressing these challenges suggested by scholars, investors, and experienced entrepreneurs. The challenges fall into five broad areas: the need to formalize organizational structure; executive transitions; the need for management systems/processes; evolution of the board of directors role; and, preservation of ...Starting at €8.20
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Speeding Ahead to a Better Place
Ofek, Elie; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-512056-EMarketingIn mid-2008, Shai Agassi, CEO of Better Place, is in the midst of planning a paradigm shift in clean transportation. In an attempt to wean the world from using gasoline-powered vehicles, his company is playing the role of innovator and integrator for new vehicles, charging spots, and battery switch stations. The effort also requires aligning various parties, from governments to auto manufacturers to consumers. The fledgling company has made good ...Starting at €8.20
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Emaar: The Center of Tomorrow, Today
Yog, Sid; Cekin, Esel; Homsy, MarcCase HBS-216051-EFinanceStarting in 1997, Mohammad Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar, has been largely associated with Dubai's most renowned real estate projects: the world's tallest building, largest mall and biggest fountain show. Emaar's pioneering success attracted a large number of private sector entrepreneurs as well as the Government of Dubai to follow in its footsteps. Consequently, land at prime locations in Dubai was not as readily available as it used to be. Emaar t...Starting at €8.20
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The Road to Kolkata: NH-34 and PPP in India, Teaching Note
Yog, Sid; Eppler, BenTeaching Note HBS-216065-EFinanceTeaching note for case 215007. It is May 2014 and construction of road NH-34 has been fraught with difficulties, but HCON CEO Arjun Dhawan can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Land acquisition is finally nearing completion throughout the entire stStarting at €0.00
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Link REIT
Yog, SidCase HBS-217056-EFinancePublicly listed in November 2005, Link REIT was the first real estate investment trust (REIT) in Hong Kong after the Hong Kong government decided to privatize a portfolio of community shopping malls, car parks, and fresh produce markets. Run by CEO, George Hongchoy, the company had evolved from managing retail spaces in public housing estates in Hong Kong into new property types such as offices, and into new geographies such as Beijing and Shangh...Starting at €8.20
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Emaar: The Center of Tomorrow, Today, Teaching Plan
Yog, Sid; Cekin, Esel; Homsy, MarcTeaching Note HBS-216064-EFinanceTeaching plan for case 216051. Starting in 1997, Mohammad Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar, has been largely associated with Dubai's most renowned real estate projects: the world's tallest building, largest mall and biggest fountain show. Emaar's pioneering success attracted a large number of private sector entrepreneurs as well as the Government of Dubai to follow in its footsteps. Consequently, land at prime locations in Dubai was not as readily ava...Starting at €0.00