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Dhamani Jewels: Becoming a Global Luxury Brand
Applegate, Lynda M.; Mazzanti, LisaCase HBS-815087-EMarketingDhamani started as a loose gemstone dealer in 1969 in Jaipur, India. By the 2000s, it was headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and had expanded into diamonds and retail. The family business was now in its second generation of leadership and aimed to become a top global jewelry brand within the next 10 years. The family had been successful throughout its various inflection points in the past-had it positioned itself well to soon begin comp...Starting at €8.20
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Koita Foods
Applegate, Lynda M.; Ofek, Elie; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-819001-EEntrepreneurshipIn 2018, Mustafa Koita, Founder and CEO of Dubai-based organic milk company Koita has to decide whether or not to pursue an investment from a potential competitor who is coming into his local market.Starting at €8.20
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The "Jaipur foot"
de Matos, Luis; Viassa Monteiro, EugénioCase AESE-DG-A-773(I)-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThe case presents a new business model to produce low cost prosthesis, made and adapted in less than a day and with no need of maintenance for several years. Also, the low cost makes the prosthesis accessible to just about anybody.The case describes a company which produces and places foot or leg prosthesis, as a way to alleviate people suffering from a deficiency which seriously impairs their quality of life. They are people who for some reason ...Starting at €8.20
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The Sandbox: Creating a Bottom-Up Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Ghosh, Shikhar; Applegate, Lynda M.; Ghosh, Rhea; Kumar, AmarCase HBS-811053-EDiscussion of new model of Social Enterprise that applies the venture capital model to social enterprise.Starting at €8.20
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Home Essentials: Building a Global Service Business with Local Operations
Applegate, Lynda M.; Kerr, William R.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-811078-EEntrepreneurshipChris Exline founded Home Essentials, a furniture rental business targeted toward expatriates, in Singapore but rapidly moved the base of operations to Hong Kong. The company was highly successful in Singapore and Hong Kong and then pursued rapid global expansion. Lacking frameworks for deciding upon countries to enter and services to deliver in each country, Exline used gut instinct. Lacking control systems and information, he failed to identify...Starting at €8.20
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Pitching Business Opportunities
Applegate, Lynda M.; Kerr, William R.; Brownell, AlexisCase HBS-811086-EEntrepreneurshipThis note can be used to develop a business plan pitch for a new venture.Starting at €8.20
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Cravia: Launching High Growth Ventures in the Middle East
Applegate, Lynda M.; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-315049-EEntrepreneurshipWalid Hajj (HBS '95), CEO of Dubai-based restaurant franchising company Cravia considers how best to expand his business in the fast-growing Gulf region. Should he add more American brands, expand to nearby countries, or open more of his current lineup of restaurants?Starting at €8.20
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ReSource Pro
Applegate, Lynda M.; Kerr, William R.; Koll, Elisabeth; Lane, DavidCase HBS-812031-EEntrepreneurshipMatt Bruno, founder and general manager of ReSource Pro, left his job working for a New York City-based insurance program shortly after the World Trade Center bombing and arrived in China. Initially he planned to teach English, but soon the entrepreneurial spirit of the country caused him to begin exploring opportunities. He returned to New York and talked his former boss into allowing him to start a back-office services firm for their insurance ...Starting at €8.20
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O "Pé de Jaipur"
de Matos, Luis; Viassa Monteiro, EugénioCase AESE-DG-A-773-PPAccounting and ControlO caso apresenta um novo modelo de negócio para produzir próteses de baixo custo, feitas e adaptadas em menos de um dia e sem necessidade de manutenção durante vários anos. Para além disso, o baixo custo permite que qualquer pessoa tenha acesso a essas próteses.O caso descreve uma empresa que produz e aplica próteses de pés e pernas enquanto forma de aliviar o sofrimento de pessoas com esta deficiência, a qual lhes diminui a qualidade de vida. Sã...Starting at €8.20
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Cravia: Launching High Growth Ventures in the Middle East, Teaching Note
Applegate, Lynda M.; Norris, MichaelTeaching Note HBS-817075-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching Note for case 315049.Starting at €0.00