HBSP (USA)
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'It Just Works' (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Pao, Michael; Barley, LaurenCase HBS-812S02EntrepreneurshipDropbox is a venture-backed Silicon Valley startup, founded in 2006, that provides online storage and backup services to millions of customers using a "freemium" (free + premium offers) business model. The case recounts Dropbox's history from conception through mid-2010, when founder/CEO Drew Houston must make strategic decisions about new product features, how to target enterprise customers, and whether to pursue distribution deals with smartpho...Starting at €8.20
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Hypothesis-Driven Entrepreneurship: The Lean Startup
Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Ries, Eric; Dillard, SarahCase HBS-812095-EEntrepreneurshipFirms that follow a hypothesis-driven approach to evaluating entrepreneurial opportunity are called "lean startups." Entrepreneurs in these startups translate their vision into falsifiable business model hypotheses, then test the hypotheses using a series of "minimum viable products," each of which represents the smallest set of features/activities needed to rigorously validate a concept. Based on test feedback, entrepreneurs must then decide whe...Starting at €8.20
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Negotiating the Spirit of the Deal (Spanish version)
Fortgang, Ron S.; Lax, David A.; Sebenius, James K.Article HBS-R0302EStrategyThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. Most experienced negotiators are comfortable working out the terms of an economic contract--they bargain for the best price, haggle over equity splits, and finesse detailed exit clauses. Yet these same seasoned professionals spend so much time ironing out the lette...Starting at €8.20
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Business Model Analysis for Entrepreneurs (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-813S07Entrepreneurshipa customer value proposition, a technology and operations management plan, a go-to-market plan, and a profit formula. For each element, the note lists questions that an entrepreneur must address when evaluating an early-stage opportunity. The note explores in greater depth several business model issues that are especially relevant to entrepreneurial ventures, including the impact of network effects and customer switching costs; conditions when a...Starting at €8.20
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Pacing Issues (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-814S05Entrepreneurship(1) Which of the three company's approach to using people analytics for talent acquisition and development is most appealing (or most concerning)?; and (2) Should Fukuhara turn on the most advanced part of the artificial intelligence engine, allowing GROW not just to provide recommendations to clients about whom they should hire, but also (based on performance and attribute data of previous hires) to overrule clients' specifications (or biases) ...Starting at €8.20
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Project AgriNova (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Bijlani, TanyaCase HBS-816S10EntrepreneurshipIn late 2008, a team from Intuit's office in Bangalore, India is evaluating an opportunity to launch a new venture that would use SMS to deliver crop price information to farmers in India.The case describes the structure of Indian agriculture and the problems experienced by farmers, who were often exploited by middlemen who entered into obtuse private arrangements with wholesale buyers. After five weeks of research, the team concludes that the op...Starting at €8.20
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Negotiating the P&G Relationship with Wal-Mart (Spanish version)
Sebenius, James K.; Knebel, EllenCase HBS-908S01StrategyDescribes several internal and external negotiations in the 1980s that led to a significant and growing partnership between Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Wal-Mart. From the perspective of Lou Pritchett, P&G's Vice President of Sales and Customer Development, the unfolding negotiations are described, starting with a canoe trip Pritchett took with Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. Provides insight into various negotiating situations as well as key lessons ...Starting at €8.20
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Confidential Information for Elcer Products Division President (Spanish version)
Sebenius, James K.; Subramanian, GuhanCase HBS-910S03StrategyIn a six-party negotiation exercise, the TNDA Corp. plans to sell Elcer Products Division to one of four potential buyers (industrial, financial, U.S., German). This case contains confidential information for the Elcer Divisional management role. Challenges include how to set up and implement the most promising sales process, come up with the right deal, and choose the best tactical approach given each party's role and objectives. This negotiatio...Starting at €8.20
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Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (A) (Spanish Version)
Sebenius, James K.; Qian, Cheng (Jason)Case HBS-916S02StrategyEsquel Group, fabricante de camisas de calidad que conduce, intentó negociar asociaciones a largo plazo con los agricultores a menudo explotadas en Xinjiang (China occidental) para adquirir una variedad de algodón superior. Tratando de conseguir una gran cantidad de algodón especialidad de una manera ética y socialmente responsable, Esquel emprendió una importante iniciativa de 2002 para negociar contratos de creación de valor entre sí, los gobie...Starting at €8.20
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Tommy Koh: Background and Major Accomplishments of the Great Negotiator, 2014 (Spanish Version)
Sebenius, James K.; Green, Laurence A.Case HBS-918S15StrategyLogros significativos relacionados con la negociación, de la carrera del Embajador Tommy Koh, de Singapur se destacan en forma breve, junto con elementos de su fondo y su carrera. A la luz de estos logros, Koh fue seleccionado como el ganador del Gran Premio del 2014 negociador, presentado por el Programa de Negociación, un consorcio interuniversitario de la Universidad de Harvard, MIT y Tufts que se basa en la Escuela de Derecho de Harvard. Resú...Starting at €8.20