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Edward Lewis: Essence Magazine
Rogers, Steven S.; Adams, JacquelineCase HBS-318115-EEntrepreneurshipEssence, the first magazine aimed at African-American women, was created by four, young, Black entrepreneurs in the aftermath of massive racial and political upheaval in the United States in 1968. The venture was a financial, branding and cultural success. By 2005, the company was sold to Time Warner, Inc, the largest magazine publisher in the world at that time, for the highest price ever paid for a single-title magazine company. However, there ...Starting at €8.20
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Jackie Taylor: The Black Ensemble Theater
Rogers, Steven S.; Perkins, DanCase HBS-319013-EEconomicsJackie Taylor, an African American woman who founded a colorful theatre company, must decide whether to build a new theatre complex during an economic downturn, as construction costs rise, or wait it out. Debt is unappealing, but a new facility is essential to the company's future. Current plans mirror Taylor's aspirations for her company, and design changes will necessitate changes in strategy. Should Taylor simply focus on her brand of theatre ...Starting at €8.20
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Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas & The American Hat Factory
Rogers, Steven S.; Rogers, ArielCase HBS-319009-EStrategyOn a sunny Monday morning, Rev. Morgan-Thomas walked into her newly acquired hat factory thinking, "What have I gotten myself into? Things are worse than I imagined. Can I ever turn this company around given all of the known and unknown problems? Can I make it profitable?"Starting at €8.20
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Fairview Capital
Rogers, Steven S.; Collins, DerrickCase HBS-319050-EEntrepreneurshipFairview Capital is a pioneering alternative assets investment manager, as it is the first U.S. private equity fund of funds that focused on investing in private equity and venture capital funds managed by African-Americans and other minority investment managers. This case study focuses on Fairview's strategic decisions that ultimately led to the growth and expansion of its investment portfolio to over $3 billion.Starting at €8.20
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Earl Gordon - Eastern Circle
Rogers, Steven S.; White, GregCase HBS-317061-EEntrepreneurshipThis case follows an African-American entrepreneur through the process of sourcing a potential acquisition, valuing a company, and securing the funding to purchase the company. This entrepreneur must decide if he should close the deal and which financing term sheet to accept.Starting at €8.20
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Joel L. Dawson: Eta Devices
Rogers, Steven S.; Abrams, Derek G.Case HBS-318009-EEntrepreneurshipAfter a successful career in research and academia, Joel Dawson, decided to pursue entrepreneurship in the semiconductor industry. Together with several others, Joel Dawson co-founded Eta Devices in 2014 based on new technology developed at MIT to improve the efficiency of radio transmitter devices.Starting at €8.20
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United Housing - Otis Gates, Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; Cook, MercerTeaching Note HBS-317060-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 317059.Starting at €0.00
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The Stories Behind the Numbers
Rogers, Steven S.; Roman, FranciscoCase HBS-315069-EStarting at €8.20