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Reboot Systems' Refurbished Computers: A Frugal Solution for Digital Divide
Srividya RaghavanCase IVEY-9B14M089-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn a quest to organize the unorganized secondary market for used computers, a team of three entrepreneurs attempted to develop a viable plan in a typical emerging market context. Identifying e-waste management problems and the digital divide as overarching social issues, they identified a potential market for empowering consumers through affordable access to information technology (IT) by re-harnessing the potential of used computers. In doing so...Starting at €8.20
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Bajaj RE60: The Branding Challenge of Disruptive Innovation
Srividya Raghavan; Sourabh BhattacharyaCase IVEY-9B16A014-EMarketingBajaj Auto Limited (BAL), the world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheel vehicles, was about to launch India’s first quadricycle, built indigenously for applications that were uniquely useful for urban transportation in developing markets such as India. The four-wheel vehicle was being launched as a completely new category in the Indian market by BAL’s Commercial Vehicle division. The dilemma facing the BAL team was whether to brand the new prod...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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micro Home Solutions: A Social Housing Initiative in India
Kerr, William R.; Brownell, AlexisCase HBS-813092-EEntrepreneurshipmHS is a social enterprise for the provision of affordable housing in India. After India's microfinance industry collapses, mHS needs to reposition itself for continued operations and long-term growth.Starting at €8.20
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HCL Technologies: Pushing the Billion-Dollar Website
Srividya Raghavan; Apurva Chamaria; Gaurav KakkarCase IVEY-9B16A053-EMarketing, StrategyIn 2014, India’s HCL Technologies emerged as one of just eight 21st-century listed technology companies in the world to surpass US$1 billion in net profits, $5 billion in revenue, and $15 billion in market capitalization. When most companies were using their websites as online information pages, HCL Technologies converted its legacy website into an effective lead-generation vehicle. Within one year of implementation, the website began generating ...Starting at €8.20
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Convertible Notes in Seed Financings
Nanda, Ramana; Kerr, William R.; White, Robert F.Case HBS-813017-EFinanceThis note introduces convertible notes in angel financing. It begins by delineating the differences between a priced and non-priced round. It then describes a specific example of a convertible note, with attention paid to technical details regarding valuation caps.Starting at €8.20
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EverTrue: Mobile Technology Development (A)
Kerr, William R.; Brownell, AlexisCase HBS-813122-EEntrepreneurshipBrent Grinna is evaluating different options for the technology development of his start-up's iPhone app, including hiring local programmers, finding a CTO, or outsourcing. He only has a little over two months before he presents his alumni networking app to Brown University, in the hope that they will adopt it and fund his company, EverTrue. He lacks the technical knowledge necessary to make the prototype himself, and so has to quickly decide on ...Starting at €8.20