Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Weddington Way
Ellis, J; Randolph, JCase SGSB-E455-EEntrepreneurshipThe case profiles the protagonist, Ilana Stern, founder of Weddington Way—a wedding-related e-commerce site—during the company’s early formation stage. The case begins with an introduction of Stern’s professional background and a portrayal of Stern’s summer between her first and second years at business school, during which the idea and vision for Weddington Way took shape. The case then follows Stern as she digs deeper into the viability of th...Starting at €8.20
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The Ford Foundation: Reimagining Philanthropy to Build a More Just and Fair World
Arrillaga-Andreessen Laura; Melvin, SheilaCase SGSB-SI154-EInnovation and ChangeThis case profiles Ford Foundation president Darren Walker and his goal of reimagining philanthropy in order to build a more just and fair world. Specifically, it looks at how the Ford Foundation has reorganized so as to catalyze leaders and organizations who are driving social justice and building movements across the globe.Starting at €8.20
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Lynn Garcia
Ellis, JCase SGSB-E540-EEntrepreneurshipThe fictitious Lynn Garcia case examines several managerial challenges faced by first-time CEO Lynn Garcia. After graduating from Stanford’s GSB, Garcia founded eChange, a self-service coin-counting company that enabled users to convert coins into other forms of currency. As Garcia grew the company, she encountered a variety of difficult situations. Each of the five vignettes highlighted in the case can be solved through a variety of approache...Starting at €8.20