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No, WeWork Isn't a Tech Company. Here's Why That Matters
Innovation & Leadership Digital ArticleThe kind of company it is influences investors and its valuation. -
The Strategy Question at the Center of Lyft's IPO
Innovation & Leadership Digital ArticleWhy are some networks so much more profitable than others? -
The Staying Power of the Public Corporation
Finance and investing Magazine ArticleReports of the “eclipse of the public corporation” underestimate its institutional staying power and unique capacity for renewal. In his recent HBR article, Michael C. Jensen, a distinguished scholar of corporate finance and governance, argues for a revolution in the structure of ownership and control in the U.S. economy.1 I share many of his criticisms […] -
The SPAC Bubble Is About to Burst
Strategy & Execution Digital ArticleLimited oversight, tons of money, and hype for days. What could go wrong? -
Three Headwinds for Facebook's IPO
Technology & Operations Digital ArticleI am not pessimistic about Facebook's future. I have used the social network for eight years and continue to be impressed with Mark Zuckerberg's focus... -
Too Soon to IPO? (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Magazine ArticleFour years ago, Diane Ashton and Sundeep Lal were working together at MIT on a titanium extraction project. Durable and highly heat resistant, titanium... -
The Right Way to Run an IPO Road Show
Managing yourself Digital ArticleOver the past 17 years I’ve worked with hundreds of executives to raise billions of dollars — from private equity to hedge funds to IPOs. I’ve seen road shows done right, but I’ve also seen every mistake in the book. In today’s see-saw economy, just as important as the timing of your IPO is being […] -
Too Soon to IPO? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Magazine ArticleFour years ago, Diane Ashton and Sundeep Lal were working together at MIT on a titanium extraction project. Durable and highly heat resistant, titanium... -
Give My Regrets to Wall Street (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Strategy & Execution Magazine ArticleIt's been only four years since First Rangeway Consulting went public, but to CEO Kenneth Charles, it seems like a lifetime. In the grand old days of... -
Hang On to Those Founders
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Magazine ArticleCompanies that retain their CEO founders when preparing for IPOs often come out ahead in the long run, says Martin L. Martens at Concordia University. -
Twitter, that Old Media Darling
Social media Digital ArticleTwitter’s value proposition looks awfully familiar to one researcher. -
How Unicorns Grow
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Magazine ArticleStart-ups seem to be getting bigger faster than ever--Uber is just one example of today's "unicorns," or private, venture-backed companies valued at a... -
Google's CEO on the Enduring Lessons of a Quirky IPO
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleSix years ago, Google's IPO was the most hotly anticipated public offering of the year. But in classic Google style, the offering was neither typical... -
Give My Regrets to Wall Street (HBR Case Study)
Strategy & Execution Magazine ArticleIt's been only four years since First Rangeway Consulting went public, but to CEO Kenneth Charles, it seems like a lifetime. In the grand old days of... -
Give My Regrets to Wall Street (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Strategy & Execution Magazine ArticleIt's been only four years since First Rangeway Consulting went public, but to CEO Kenneth Charles, it seems like a lifetime. In the grand old days of... -
Eclipse of the Public Corporation
IPOs Magazine ArticleNew organizations are emerging in its place—organizations that are corporate in form but have no public shareholders and are not listed or traded on organized exchanges. These organizations use public and private debt, rather than public equity, as their major source of capital. Their primary owners are not households but large institutions and entrepreneurs that […] -
What Founders Need to Know Before Selling Their Startup
Entrepreneurs and founders Digital ArticleYou might be surprised at what your acquirer will agree to — if you just ask. -
Second Thoughts On Going Public
Corporate governance Magazine ArticleWhether, when, and how to take a family or individually owned company public are decisions that have faced a great many entrepreneurs. They have taken actions that have brought happiness and fulfillment to some and unhappiness to others. Perhaps people who are presently reflecting on such dilemmas can draw some useful thoughts from a study […] -
If Snap’s Strategy Is Building New Products, It Won’t Live Up to Its IPO Price
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A Cheaper Way to Do IPOs
Finance & Accounting Magazine ArticleInitial public offerings are expensive, and many owners turn to M&A instead. But a little-understood mechanism known as a tax receivable agreement can...
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The We Company: How Do You Like We Now?
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details In August 2019, WeWork filed for an initial public offering; investors in its 14 venture capital rounds were anxious for an exit. Softbank had invested... -
TruthCRM Competitive Auction in Mergers and Acquisitions: Instructions for Tank Software Team
Management Case Study8.95View Details The TruthCRM case provides students with an interactive simulation of the competitive auction process to maximize value for a company involved in an acquisition.... -
Jeepers! Inc. in 2000
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details After the company's IPO is withdrawn, the company enters a period of severe financial distress. The consultants recommend that the company be liquidated.... -
Square, Inc. IPO
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details In November 2015, Square, Inc. launched its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO had an offering price of $9 per share, lower than the $11 to $13 estimate... -
Note on IPO Share Allocation
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details An initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of stock or shares by a company to the public. IPOs are often issued by smaller, younger companies... -
TruthCRM Competitive Auction in Mergers and Acquisitions: Instructions for High Flyer Team
Management Case Study8.95View Details The TruthCRM case provides students with an interactive simulation of the competitive auction process to maximize value for a company involved in an acquisition.... -
Kendle International, Inc.
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details Candace Kendle and Christopher Bergen, the CEO and COO of Kendle International, Inc., are reviewing ways to finance the growth of their privately-owned... -
Celtel International B.V.: June 2004 (A)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Study8.95View Details Depicts the options facing Mohammed Ibrahim, founder and chairman of Celtel International, the largest pan African wireless telecommunications provider,... -
BTG Pactual: Preserving their Partnership Culture through an IPO
Finance & Accounting Case Study15.05View Details In March 2012, Andre Esteves, the 43-year-old CEO of Brazilian investment bank, asset and wealth manager BTG Pactual, reflected on the firm's planned... -
Wit Capital: Evolution of the Online Investment Bank (B)
Technology & Operations Case Study5.00View Details Describes the evolution of Wit Capital from its origins as a small brewery to an online investment bank advising both small technology-based companies... -
Inditex: 2018
Strategy & Execution Case Study8.95View Details In 2018, Inditex, based in Spain, was the largest specialist fashion retailer in the world, generating sales of $31.5 billion in 2017 from a portfolio... -
Netflix (2000)
Finance & Accounting Case Study6.95View Details The CEO of a successful Internet start-up must decide whether to delay the company's initial public offering following a significant decline in the NASDAQ... -
Eskimo Pie Corp.
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details In early 1991, Reynolds Metals, the makers of aluminum products, decided to sell its holding of Eskimo Pie, a marketer of branded frozen novelties. Reynolds... -
The RealReal Inc.: Fashion Fad or Long-Term Investment?
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details The RealReal Inc. (Real), a San Francisco, California-based start-up engaged in the trade of used luxury goods, experienced significant growth in its... -
Valuing Snap After the IPO Quiet Period (C)
Finance & Accounting Case Study5.00View Details Analyzes Snap's value and analyst recommendations following the events described in the B case. -
Sandy Kurtzig (C)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Study5.00View Details Supplement for Case E727A. -
Siemens and Healthineers: Valuing the IPO
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details This case covers the initial public offering (IPO) of the Siemens AG subsidiary Healthineers. The case offers the opportunity to discuss IPOs and to value... -
United Parcel Service's IPO
Finance & Accounting Case Study6.95View Details Examines the valuation of United Parcel Service (UPS) at the time of its IPO in mid-1999. Offers students the opportunity to assess UPS's current performance... -
Wildfire Interactive Inc. (A)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Study8.95View Details It was June 2011, and Alain Chuard and Victoria Ransom reflected on their history as founders of Wildfire Interactive Inc. (Wildfire). Originally called... -
All Things IPO
Management Case Study8.95View Details The decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
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Everything You Need to Know About Stock Options and RSUs
Budgets and budgeting AdviceJust like salary, you should negotiate equity compensation. -
The We Company: How Do You Like We Now?
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details In August 2019, WeWork filed for an initial public offering; investors in its 14 venture capital rounds were anxious for an exit. Softbank had invested... -
China Merchants Bank: Here Just For You, Teaching Note
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleTeaching Note for [307081] and [307057]. -
The We Company: How Do You Like We Now?, Teaching Note
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleTeaching note to case W20367 -
TruthCRM Competitive Auction in Mergers and Acquisitions: Instructions for Tank Software Team
Management Case Study8.95View Details The TruthCRM case provides students with an interactive simulation of the competitive auction process to maximize value for a company involved in an acquisition.... -
Hong Kong Broadband Network: Co-Ownership Scheme Leading to Successful MBO and IPO, Teaching Note
Organizational Development Digital ArticleTeaching Note for Case ST36. -
Jeepers! Inc. in 2000
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details After the company's IPO is withdrawn, the company enters a period of severe financial distress. The consultants recommend that the company be liquidated.... -
Square, Inc. IPO
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details In November 2015, Square, Inc. launched its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO had an offering price of $9 per share, lower than the $11 to $13 estimate... -
SecondMarket - Providing Liquidity for Shareholders of Privately Held iContact, Teaching Note
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Digital ArticleTeaching note for case 812072. -
The We Company: How Do You Like We Now?, Student Spreadsheet
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleStudent spreadsheet to case W20367