Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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The Global Electric Automotive Industry in 2012
Burgelman R; Beiker S; Meyer Y; Martins A; Bhandari RCase SGSB-SM217-EStrategyIn the early 2010s, the shift towards electrified transportation remained an important trend as vehicle manufacturers were pursuing a variety of options to meet emission and fuel efficiency standards. This case provides a comprehensive update of the global electric vehicle industry, comprising vehicle manufacturers, battery suppliers, and charge providers. The situation of that industry in 2013 is assessed, which includes how the established manu...Starting at €8.20
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Retail Services & Technologies
Dodson, David; Kavanaugh, BlakeCase SGSB-E737-EEntrepreneurshipThis case describes the tumultuous experience Eduardo Ruiz had as CEO of Retail Services & Technologies. Ruiz had acquired Arizona-based RST at the end of his search process, but soon began to experience difficulties with the seller and former CEO. These difficulties strained Ruiz’s relationships with his board, employees, and key customers. As the situation deteriorated, he faced the prospect of filing for bankruptcy.Starting at €8.20
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CircleUp in 2019: Investing in the Future
Siegel, Robert; Kavanaugh, BlakeCase SGSB-E694-EEntrepreneurshipCircleUp was founded in 2012 as a marketplace that matched accredited investors to emerging consumer packaged goods companies. A tool that the team developed early-on to reduce the friction involved in finding and evaluating new companies, Helio, gradually become very accurate in predicting the growth trajectory of early-stage companies. Ryan Caldbeck, co-founder and CEO of CircleUp, decided in 2018 to shut down the marketplace and focus the com...Starting at €8.20