Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Magnolia Community Initiative: A Network Approach to Population-Level Change
Paul Brest, Debra SchifrinCase SGSB-SM226-EStrategyThis 2014 case describes how the Los Angeles-based Magnolia Community Initiative (MCI) – a network of 70 government, nonprofit and for-profit organizations from multiple sectors – is trying to create population-level change for 110,000 people in a neighborhood plagued by poverty and low education levels. The case discusses the challenges for such a network and raises questions about 1) how to measure progress and outcomes and 2) what factors cont...Starting at €8.20
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Natura: Exporting Brazilian Beauty
McKern, Bruce; Yamamoto, Leonardo; Bouissou, DanielaCase SGSB-IB92-EMarketingThis case describes the development and international expansion of Natura, a Brazilian cosmetics company. The company was founded in 1969, and developed products using environmentally sustainable practices, and that were distributed using a direct sales model. The company was highly successful in the Brazil, despite the challenging Brazilian economy. Natura had successfully entered the Mexican and French markets. In 2008, it considered enteri...Starting at €8.20
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All Hands: A Tale of Two Term Sheets
Siegel; Robert; Beyer, Amy; Morales; AlessiaCase SGSB-E822-EEntrepreneurshipIn this case study, students will explore some of the differences and considerations that may emerge when entrepreneurs evaluate and choose between multiple financing offers from venture capital investors. The case follows the two founders of a fictional company, All Hands, as they raise a Series A financing round. The founders have received term sheets from two venture capital firms that differ not only in the valuation of the firm’s equity but ...Starting at €8.20