Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Tender
Siegel, Robert; Mansfield, ImogenCase SGSB-E752-EEntrepreneurshipThe Tender case follows the journey of Miles Parker from his early days of joining an equipment financing company as a partner to the company’s founder, through pivoting the company’s product, and working with several different investors including high-net-worth individuals and private equity.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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Aeris Communications
Siegel, Robert; Strabo, JackCase SGSB-E751-EEntrepreneurshipThis case details the challenges faced by Marc Jones as the CEO of Aeris Communications (Aeris), a privately owned software company that provided Internet of Things (IoT) networks and services to automotive, fleet, and health care customers. In the case, Jones leads Aeris through a major industry transformation and considers how best to drive continued innovation and growth while navigating increasingly complicated “coopetition” with customers a...Starting at €8.20
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Willkommen to Europe: The Political Economy of Migration Policy in Germany
Scheve, K; , Gaikwad, NCase SGSB-P85-EEconomicsIn December 2015, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany and the de facto leader of the EU, faced the challenge of formulating an effective policy response to Europe’s migration crisis. Merkel must decide whether Germany can continue to host large numbers of new refugees in 2016, keeping in mind that over a million had arrived in 2015. Merkel could continue Germany’s relatively open refugee policy, but would need to decide how many more refugees to...Starting at €8.20
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India: Liberalise in the Face of Crisis?
Scheve, K; , Gaikwad, NCase SGSB-P86-EEconomicsIn June 1991, India was in the midst of a currency and balance of payments crisis the likes the country had not seen since independence in 1947. The country’s foreign exchange reserves were barely enough to finance 13 days worth of imports. In the face of the crisis, India was forced to consider external help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was accompanied by market-oriented conditionalities. The prospect of IMF support was a do...Starting at €8.20
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One Belt One Road: Chinese Strategic Investment in the 21st Century
Scheve, K; , Zhang, RCase SGSB-P87-EEconomicsIt is September 2013. The new Chinese President Xi Jinping will soon launch his tour in Central Asia. On this tour, the President is deciding whether to launch a grand investment strategy, which he calls “One Belt One Road” (OBOR). Through this plan, he hopes to achieve a range of economic, domestic, and geopolitical goals. Economically, China needs to transition into a growth model that is sustainable but still delivers high growth rates. Dom...Starting at €8.20
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Bumble
Weaver, Graham; Feldhausen, Erika; Mansfield, ImogenCase SGSB-E733-EEntrepreneurshipThis case details the various challenges that Whitney Wolfe Herd faced in starting and scaling Bumble. The case explores critical decisions that Wolfe Herd had to make, including which investors to raise money from, how to pitch her ‘women message first’ dating app to the group of male engineers who could build it, and how to make leadership and reporting line changes as the company scaled.Starting at €8.20
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Bob Ross Auto Group
Linbeck III, Leo; Mansfield, ImogenCase SGSB-E749-EEntrepreneurshipThis case details the challenges Jenell Ross faced at Bob Ross Auto Group, the car dealership in Dayton, Ohio, started by her father, Bob Ross. The case explores critical activities that she had to undertake after her father’s unexpected passing, including managing her grieving family, estate taxes, and succession.Starting at €8.20
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ExecOnline
Weaver, Graham; Strabo, JackCase SGSB-E765-EEntrepreneurshipThis case follows the formation and early growth of ExecOnline, a provider of leadership development solutions through partnerships with top business schools. Founder Stephen Bailey navigates initial sales and partnerships, key personnel decisions, and fundraising dilemmas as he seeks to improve diversity among corporate leaders using the ExecOnline platform.Starting at €8.20
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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