Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Align Technology: Clearing the Way for Digital
Siegel, Robert E; Robinson, PatrickCase SGSB-E686-EEntrepreneurshipAlign Technologies was a leader in disrupting the orthodontist and dental markets with the original development of clear plastic aligners, which allowed for customized solutions to malocclusions, the incorrect alignment of teeth and jaws. Unlike traditional braces, plastic aligners enabled more flexibility and customization by combining digital and physical technologies that were convenient and attractive than other alternatives. As the company b...Starting at €8.20
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Scale-up! How Google Accelerated Underrepresented Companies
Ziebelman, Peter; Mansfield, Imogen; Mirabile; DominicCase SGSB-E761-EEntrepreneurshipThe case explores Google’s accelerator programs and its efforts to support underrepresented start-ups that are ready to scale. Students will understand Google’s approach to (1) building accelerator programs, (2) selecting which startups to participate, and (3) leveraging the resources of Google and its parent, Alphabet. The case also provides an overview of the specific accelerator programs, curriculum, and benefits, which are helpful for student...Starting at €8.20
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Leading Global Innovation at EY - Jeff Wong
Wilkinson, Amy; Robinson, PatrickCase SGSB-E810-EEntrepreneurshipAt EY, Jeff Wong served as chief innovation officer beginning in 2015. In this role, he was responsible for driving innovation and inoculating EY against potential threats to its $45 billion revenue global business. Wong’s role advanced and grew with his success in launching initiatives for EY around artificial intelligence, blockchain, Web3, and automation among others. Through it all, Wong built the Global Innovation team at EY from a $5 millio...Starting at €8.20
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HealthCo
Ellis, Jim; Mansfield, ImogenCase SGSB-E762-EEntrepreneurshipThis case follows the decision of two Stanford Graduate School of Business classmates, Heather Fernandez and Daniele Farnedi, to start a company together. It explores the criteria they used to assess ideas, how the pair identified an opportunity in consumer health care, and how they started testing urgent care clinic software concept. The case culminates with making a go or no-go decision.Starting at €8.20