Ivey Business School (Canada)
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True Büch Kombucha: Purposeful Growth
Candace Moody; Darrin AmbroseCase IVEY-9B18M188-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyShortly after entering the kombucha market in Calgary, Alberta, True Büch Kombucha (True Büch) experienced significant growth. True Büch was sold from reusable kegs and in single-serving bottles at local markets and retailers. However, with such high demaStarting at €8.20
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Prosper: Marketing Fit
Julie Gosse; Mano MajumdarCase IVEY-9B19A056-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingThe co-founders of Prosper, an early-stage start-up offering a mobile application–based interview preparation and coaching service, were preparing a report for an upcoming meeting with private equity investors. The co-founders sought a CA$1 million seed iStarting at €8.20
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City of Calgary: Financing Infrastructure
Pernille Goodbrand; Darrin Ambrose; Jyoti GondekCase IVEY-9B18M041-EStrategyIn 2007, the former Calgary mayor was preparing to make the case for a Community Revitalization Levy to secure financing to develop Calgary’s East Village, a downtown brownfield site. The East Village had a difficult history, and economic, social, and environmental issues abounded there. All previous attempts at redevelopment had failed. After doing meticulous research, the mayor presented to Calgary City Council his idea of the Community Revital...Starting at €8.20
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St. Thomas Elevated Park: A Step Into the Unknown
Julie Gosse; Mano MajumdarCase IVEY-9B20M133-EStrategyIn 2019, the president of On Track St. Thomas (OTST), was considering the future of St. Thomas Elevated Park, a public park built on an abandoned railway bridge and now under the care of OTST. The park was built after much lobbying and community fundraisiStarting at €8.20