Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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King Philanthropies: Intentional Choices for Maximum Impact
Meehab, William; Melvin, SheilaCase SGSB-SI151-EInnovation and ChangeKing Philanthropies (KP) was a grant-making organization that employed a highly intentional and carefully targeted approach to philanthropy. It was guided by relentless pursuit of its mission: to alleviate extreme poverty by magnifying the impact of high-performing leaders and organizations. In early 2018, the KP board had expressed enthusiasm for creating a grants initiative in India. However, as KP Portfolio Director Cindy Chen and her team ...Starting at €8.20
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Stella and Dot
Saloner, G; , Hornblower, JCase SGSB-E345-EEntrepreneurshipThis vignette tells the store of Jessica Herrin, founder of Stella & Dot, a direct sales jewelry company. It details Herrin's desire to start and grow a company that would offer an employment solution for women (typically with children) without meaning a full-time office job. The case covers the idea inspiration and start-up stage, as well as a business update (as of March 2009).Starting at €8.20