Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Unified Dental Care
Dodson, David; Scott, MitchelCase SGSB-E-730-EEntrepreneurshipThe Unified Dental Care case follows search fund leaders Jason Jackson and Olaide Lawal as they evaluate whether or not to acquire Unified Dental Care, a mid-sized dental practice in Detroit. The case addresses managing audits, accounting issues, and other issues of trust with a seller, as well as handling communications with a search fund board of investors.Starting at €8.20
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Guide to Investor Reports for Early CEO
Dodson, DavidCase SGSB-E678-EEntrepreneurshipHow much information is enough, when it comes to investor reports? For early CEOs, this white paper offers practical advice and best practices on the preparation of these reports. The best reports, the white paper argues, focus on essential information, presented in a clear and transparent manner. This information would include key performance indicators, for instance, but also capture operational details that might not be included in the standar...Starting at €8.20
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Kirk Riedinger and Jamie Turner – Teaching Note
Grousbeck, H.I.; Dodson, DavidTeaching Note SGSB-SB102TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product SB102Starting at €0.00
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Global Fisheries: The Emergence of a Sustainable Seafood Movement
Barnett, W; Matson, P; Novy-Hildesley, J; Mason, J; Springer, A, FCase SGSB-SI141-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation and ChangeFaced with declining fisheries and ineffective government solutions, environmental organizations turned to market solutions in the mid-1990s to promote sustainable seafood. Broad-reaching, innovative leaders used a combination of consumer education efforts and corporate partnerships to transform attitudes and actions about sustainable seafood throughout the supply chain. This case tracks the rise of the sustainable seafood movement, focusing on e...Starting at €8.20
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Acquisition Documents and Strategies
Dodson, DavidCase SGSB-E677-EEntrepreneurshipBuying a company is a high-stakes and complex process, and involves an in-depth review of hundreds of pages of legal documents. This white paper gives a full listing of these important documents and what each document should detail - along with practical guidance on what relationships, responsibilities, and information these documents will spell out. In addition, there are recommendations on which aspects of these documents warrant closer scrutin...Starting at €8.20
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Eyewitness Surveillance II
Grousbeck, Irving H; Dodson, David; Feldhausen, ErikaCase SGSB-E-724-EEntrepreneurshipThe Eyewitness Surveillance II case tells the story of Rush Arnold and RT McCloy, friends who met while studying at Wharton, who raise a search fund under the name Channelstone Partners. In the fall of 2010, after having spent two-thirds of their search fund capital and reviewed over 200 companies, they came across Eyewitness Surveillance, a company specializing in the use of video technology to protect the assets of car dealerships. Eyewitnes...Starting at €8.20
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Sarah Rowell and Scott Mackenzie
Dodson, David; Scott, MitchelCase SGSB-E734-EEntrepreneurshipThe Rowell & Mackenzie case follows husband-and-wife executives Sarah Rowell and Scott Mackenzie as they weigh the decision whether or not to embark on a search fund. The case addresses the potential benefits and drawbacks of the search fund experience including financial outcomes, lifestyle impact, alternatives, and career trajectory.Starting at €8.20
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Buck Jack Capital: Closing or Quitting
Dodson, David; Kavanaugh, BlakeCase SGSB-E735-EEntrepreneurshipThis case describes how Laura Franklin and William Colt conducted their entrepreneurial acquisition process. After the duo honed their method for contacting potential sellers, they found a company they were excited to close a deal with. Over the course of many months of diligence, and overcoming a large mistake, the duo were prepared to acquire their ideal company – then COVID-19 hit, leading them to consider pausing the deal.Starting at €8.20
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Calyx Capital Partners
Dodson, David; Kavanaugh, BlakeCase SGSB-E736-EEntrepreneurshipThis case describes the formation of Trista Engel and Jessica Markowitz’s search fund. It begins by describing their process for deciding if they should pursue entrepreneurship through acquisition and, if so, if they should partner together. Upon deciding to raise a search fund, the duo work through the process of fundraising. Surprised by the positive response, they are faced with deciding who they should choose to have as investors.Starting at €8.20
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Retail Services & Technologies
Dodson, David; Kavanaugh, BlakeCase SGSB-E737-EEntrepreneurshipThis case describes the tumultuous experience Eduardo Ruiz had as CEO of Retail Services & Technologies. Ruiz had acquired Arizona-based RST at the end of his search process, but soon began to experience difficulties with the seller and former CEO. These difficulties strained Ruiz’s relationships with his board, employees, and key customers. As the situation deteriorated, he faced the prospect of filing for bankruptcy.Starting at €8.20