Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Emery Tech: Clif Jumping
Mahowald, Chris; Tian, Hanna X; Ellis Evers, MelindaCase SGSB-RE141-EStrategyMelinda Ellis Evers, a Bay Area native and Stanford GSB alumna, founded Ellis Partners (Ellis), a commercial real estate investment and development firm in 1993 together with her father and brother. One of Ellis’ projects was the redevelopment of an obsolete manufacturing facility located in Emeryville, California into Class A office / R&D space - Emery Tech - in 1998. After a successful nine-year investment period, Evers spotted another developm...Starting at €8.20
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Stonestreet Farms: Making a Business in the "Sport of Kings"
FosterG; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-SPM50-ECorporate Governance, StrategyBy the early 21st century, the economics of thoroughbred horse racing in the United States was backwards – owners invested about four times as much money into the sport than the total amount of purse money available. Owners raced their horses as early as possible, and for as short a time as possible to prove that they were valuable for breeding—then sold them to breeding operations. The industry relied heavily on new entrants who had money from...Starting at €8.20
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Broadway Angels: Preparing for the Future
Strbulaev, I; QuiglessMCase SGSB-E531-EEntrepreneurshipThe Broadway Angels investment group represents one of the few women-run angel groups in Silicon Valley. The group was founded by some of the most illustrious investors and operators with the mission to generate strong returns to members and inspire women in tech and investing. The case begins during the April 2014 investment meeting of the Broadway Angels. The members are evaluating an investment in Other Machine Co (OMC) and contemplating th...Starting at €8.20