Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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WeWork in 2021: The Next Chapter
Siegel, Robert; Strabo, JackCase SGSB-SM350-EStrategyThis case details the journey of Sandeep Mathrani as he took over as CEO of WeWork, a flexible space provider, in the aftermath of the company’s attempted IPO. To execute his turnaround plan, Mathrani must navigate a global pandemic, execute layoffs, rebuild the company’s reputation, renegotiate contracts with landlords, and rebuild trust with members and employees. Further, Mathrani must consider how to navigate a post-pandemic world as the le...Starting at €8.20
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CrowdStrike: On a Mission to Protect
Siegel, Robert; Montgomery, LucyCase SGSB-SM353-EStrategyGeorge Kurtz founded CrowdStrike in 2011 to bring next-generation cybersecurity products to the marketplace. CrowdStrike used artificial intelligence to train its detection agent on evolving threats. This approach was revolutionary in an industry that had previously been fighting against previously detected and catalogued threats. CrowdStrike grew quickly, with impressive financial metrics. The company went public in 2019, and continued to evolv...Starting at €8.20
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Michelin Group: Embracing Culture While Adapting to Change
Siegel, Robert; Hornblower, JocelynCase SGSB-SM315-EStrategySM-315 Michelin Group is told from the perspective of Florent Menegaux, COO of Michelin, and other senior leaders at the company. Michelin had recently undergone a company wide reorganization, and Menegaux was tasked with how to maintain the company’s relevance and competitiveness in a changing global marketplace, particularly as customer needs and expectations around service were becoming more specific and demanding. Given that Michelin was a ...Starting at €8.20
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Cinnamon: New Product Introduction
Siegel, Robert; Mirabile, DominicCase SGSB-SM357-EStrategyThis case explores the introduction of a new product that targets both new and existing segments of the investment management services market. Cinnamon, a discretionary investment management app, was founded in the United Kingdom in 2011. With the help of the team’s first product manager, Maria Pasquale (GSB ’11), Cinnamon navigated the new product introduction process: identifying unmet needs, developing value hypotheses, building a minimum vi...Starting at €8.20