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Taking the Plunge: New Luxury Ventures - Teaching Note
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Ali, N.Teaching Note DARDEN-ENT-0070TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product ENT-0070Starting at €0.00
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Cold Opportunity (A), (B), and (C) - Teaching Note
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Read, StuartTeaching Note DARDEN-ENT-0119TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product ENT-0119Starting at €0.00
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Felipe Vergara and Lumni: Launching an Innovation in a Developing Economy - Teaching Note
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Weiss, Elliott N.; Ishrat, M.Teaching Note DARDEN-ENT-0083TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product ENT-0083Starting at €0.00
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Boards for a New Venture: Putting Together Boards and Working with Them
Sarasvathy, Saras D.Technical Note DARDEN-ENT-0071-EEntrepreneurshipThis note teaches students at all levels how to establish a board for a new venture, explaining why it is necessary, how to attract the right members, how to compensate them, how to distinguish advisors versus directors, how to deal with board conflicts.Starting at €8.20
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The Art of the Effectual Ask
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Whiffen, SaraTechnical Note DARDEN-ENT-0225-EEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs strive to solve problems and create value through partnerships. Studying how they do that led to the hypothesis that “asking” played a critical role in the success of an entrepreneur. This note addresses studies of expert entrepreneurs and how they differ from novice entrepreneurs, including discussion on type, method, and frequency of asking, as well as effectual reasoning.Starting at €8.20
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Legal Issues for New Ventures: Choice of Lawyer and Choice of Entity
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Ishrat, M.; White, RichardTechnical Note DARDEN-ENT-0072-EEntrepreneurshipThis note discusses the legal issues entrepreneurs must consider as they form their company as a legal entity. In Q&A format, the note concisely defines the types of entity available and discusses when and how to engage a lawyer.Starting at €8.20
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New Venture Performance
Sarasvathy, Saras D.Technical Note DARDEN-ENT-0074-EEntrepreneurshipThis note examines the pros and cons of two ways to build new ventures. The former is called causal or predictive, because it depends on accurate predictions and clear goals. The latter is effectual or nonpredictive, and it is extremely stakeholder-dependent and means-driven. It is very tempting to jump to the conclusion that the latter is the better way since it is overwhelmingly preferred by expert entrepreneurs. But is that really so?Starting at €8.20
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Taking the Plunge: New Luxury Ventures
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Ali, N.Case DARDEN-ENT-0070-EEntrepreneurshipStudents at all levels explore the psychology of entrepreneurship and new product branding and marketing as a young IBM executive decides whether to become an entrepreneur. He must evaluate his business plan; seek advisors; and decide how much money it will take to get started. His product idea? On-the-go water for dogs. With market research complete and a team of advisors assembled, he must decide whether to take the plunge.Starting at €8.20
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Cold Opportunity (A): The Nils Bergqvist Story
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Aronsson, MagnusCase DARDEN-ENT-0119-EEntrepreneurshipSuitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents a narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native Swedish Lapland uses his natural gift for effectuation to ask What? What next? And What now? As his ventures evolve, students will wonder how they would master similar challenges to their own entrepreneurial plans and expectations. The case can be taught in either one or two...Starting at €8.20
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Cold Opportunity (B): The ICEHOTEL Story
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Read, Stuart; Aronsson, MagnusCase DARDEN-ENT-0120-EEntrepreneurshipSuitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents an engaging narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native Swedish Lapland uses his natural gift for effectuation to ask What? What next? And What now? As his ventures evolve, students will ask themselves how they would master similar challenges to their own entrepreneurial plans and expectations. The case can be taught in...Starting at €5.74