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Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Marin Software
Joshua D. Rauh, Jessica MorganCase SGSB-E541-EEntrepreneurshipThis case outlines the fundraising history of Marin Software. The case discusses the events that led up to the initial public offering (IPO) and the tumultuous aftermath of the stock going public. This case examines who were the winners and losers from the decision to go public, whether it was the right decision for the company at the time, and how deal structuring in early fundraising rounds impacted financial outcomes for those involved.Starting at €8.20
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Tim Harkness: Starting Over - Teaching Note
Robert Siegel, Jessica MorganTeaching Note SGSB-E564TN-EEntrepreneurshipThis case profiles the journey of protagonist Tim Harkness through his many entrepreneurial pursuits. It chronicles his early career and how a bout of serendipity landed him a job in the life sciences tools industry. From there, Harkness went on to lead another life sciences tools company, and transformed the company from an under-performing venture-backed start-up to a profitable multi-product firm. After four acquisitions, a failed sales p...Starting at €0.00
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ComplexAminos
Robert Siegel, Jessica MorganCase SGSB-E565-EEntrepreneurshipThis case explores the transformation of a company, ComplexAminos, from a failing start-up to a successful organization preparing for a liquidity event. After conducting a six-year turnaround strategy, the CEO needed to decide whether the company should go public or be sold. During the turnaround, the company adopted a roll-up strategy to grow quickly. This case explores such issues as when roll-ups are appropriate and how the CEO gained the f...Starting at €8.20
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Tim Harkness: Starting Over
Robert Siegel, Jessica MorganCase SGSB-E564-EEntrepreneurshipThis case profiles the journey of protagonist Tim Harkness through his many entrepreneurial pursuits. It chronicles his early career and how a bout of serendipity landed him a job in the life sciences tools industry. From there, Harkness went on to lead another life sciences tools company, and transformed the company from an under-performing venture-backed start-up to a profitable multi-product firm. After four acquisitions, a failed sales p...Starting at €8.20
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ComplexAminos - Teaching Note
Robert Siegel, Jessica MorganTeaching Note SGSB-E565TN-EEntrepreneurshipThis case explores the transformation of a company, ComplexAminos, from a failing start-up to a successful organization preparing for a liquidity event. After conducting a six-year turnaround strategy, the CEO needed to decide whether the company should go public or be sold. During the turnaround, the company adopted a roll-up strategy to grow quickly. This case explores such issues as when roll-ups are appropriate and how the CEO gained the f...Starting at €0.00
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Marin Software - Teaching Note
Joshua D. Rauh, Jessica MorganTeaching Note SGSB-E541TN-EEntrepreneurshipThis case outlines the fundraising history of Marin Software. The case discusses the events that led up to the initial public offering (IPO) and the tumultuous aftermath of the stock going public. This case examines who were the winners and losers from the decision to go public, whether it was the right decision for the company at the time, and how deal structuring in early fundraising rounds impacted financial outcomes for those involved.Starting at €0.00