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A Day in the Life of a Centure Capitalist
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-E444-EEntrepreneurshipThis note describes the tasks that fill the working day of a venture capitalist. Those functions involved in investing (deal sourcing, due diligence, and related tasks) often receive the most attention from students. However, interviews with experienced venture capitalists found that as much or more time is spent working with existing portfolio companies. This note provides insight into each aspect of a venture capitalist’s job: making investm...Starting at €8.20
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Evaluating Venture Capital Term Sheets
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-E460-EEntrepreneurshipWhen entrepreneurs are successful in convincing venture capital firms that they are an attractive potential investment, they are presented with offers detailing many terms of the investment agreement. These are described in term sheets. Sorting through the myriad terms can be a daunting proposition for an entrepreneur. Yet, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand the terms of a proposed financing. These determine the payout the entrep...Starting at €8.20
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DropBox - Series B Financing
Strebulaev, I; Foroughi, J; GouwCase SGSB-F309-EFinanceIn mid-2011, as global markets corrected amid worldwide economic uncertainty, Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, the fast-growing file synchronization and sharing company, found himself in a difficult, albeit enviable, situation. Houston, who had already raised over $7 million through two rounds of venture funding (one seed round and a Series A round) and developed a large and growing user base, began receiving significant investor int...Starting at €8.20
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Evaluating Venture Capital Term Sheets - Teaching Note
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DTeaching Note SGSB-E460TN-EEntrepreneurshipWhen entrepreneurs are successful in convincing venture capital firms that they are an attractive potential investment, they are presented with offers detailing many terms of the investment agreement. These are described in term sheets. Sorting through the myriad terms can be a daunting proposition for an entrepreneur. Yet, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand the terms of a proposed financing. These determine the payout the entrep...Starting at €0.00
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Trader Joe's (Spanish version)
Ager, David L.; Roberto, Michael A.Case HBS-715S02StrategyThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Based on a variety of metrics, Trader Joe's ranked as one of the most successful grocers in the United States in 2013. Experts estimated that the company had the highest sales per square foot of any major grocery chain, even significantly higher than top performer Whole Foods. In 2013, Trader Joe's fac...Starting at €8.20
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La Noticia se Hizo Pública: KANA y la Reducción de Plantilla que Se Les Fue de las Manos (A)
Perlow, Leslie A.; Ager, David L.Case HBS-408S21Leadership and People ManagementVicki Amon-Higa, vicepresidente de Kana, un cotizan en bolsa, la compañía de desarrollo de tamaño mediano, estaba trabajando con Bryan Caldera, director financiero de Kana, para planificar un despido en el que KANA reduciría el tamaño de su fuerza laboral en casi un 40%. A pesar de las mejores intenciones, las noticias del despido filtró antes del anuncio planificada. La situación se deterioró rápidamente como una serie de gestores furiosos llama...Starting at €8.20
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Trader Joe's
Ager, David L.; Roberto, Michael A.Case HBS-714419-EStrategyThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Based on a variety of metrics, Trader Joe's ranked as one of the most successful grocers in the United States in 2013. Experts estimated that the company had the highest sales per square foot of any major grocery chain, even significantly higher than top performer Whole Foods. In 2013, Trader Joe's fac...Starting at €8.20
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Teaming at Disney Animation
Edmondson, Amy C.; Ager, David L.; Harburg, Emily; Bartlett, NatalieCase HBS-615023-ELeadership and People ManagementJonathan Geibel, Director of Systems at Walt Disney Animation Studios (hereafter referred to as Disney Animation), walked through the workspace occupied by the group he had been tasked to lead. Geibel knew he was part of a creative and magical environment. The Disney studio had created more than 53 feature animated films in over three-quarters of a century-beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in 1937 through to Frozen, released in Nove...Starting at €8.20
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A Day in the Life of a Centure Capitalist - Teaching Note
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DTeaching Note SGSB-E444TN-EEntrepreneurshipThis note describes the tasks that fill the working day of a venture capitalist. Those functions involved in investing (deal sourcing, due diligence, and related tasks) often receive the most attention from students. However, interviews with experienced venture capitalists found that as much or more time is spent working with existing portfolio companies. This note provides insight into each aspect of a venture capitalist’s job: making investm...Starting at €0.00
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Venture Capital Deal Sourcing and Screening
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-E447-EEntrepreneurshipMost venture capital profits come from a small percentage of investments, despite high expectations for each investment made. As a result, a small improvement in selecting portfolio companies can make a substantial improvement in fund results. This case describes the venture capital deal sourcing and screening process. It does not describe the due diligence process in detail, but focuses on initial screening—identifying those companies that ...Starting at €8.20