Strategy
January 2013
Endomagnetics
By John Bates, Jeff Skinner, Oliver Rivers
The case explores the methodologies for valuing an early stage, IP based business. Endomagnetics is a university spin-off based on technology from University college London. By the time of the case the business has raised (and largely spent) a seed round and is about to raise ‘Series A’. The new...
January 2013
Eight19 (B) Azuri Technologies
By Jeff Skinner, Tom Ryan
Eight19 is a technology-based start-up company based on Cambridge Science Park. The company is developing a new (and very low cost) solar-panel technology aimed primarily at domestic use in developing countries. The case describes the issues faced by eight19 as it develops a business model for the n...
January 2016
Eden McCallum: Consulting Redefined
By Freek Vermeulen
Eden McCallum is a Management Consulting firm founded by two ex-McKinsey partners. It has offices in London, Amsterdam and Zurich, and is planning further expansion. The company is founded using a distinctive new business model, based on operating a pool of experienced, freelance consultants. Hence,...
January 2016
easyCar (G): From B2C to P2P
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar Reincarnated (F): Putting off Fires and Moving down the Value Chain
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar (E): New Troubles Ahead
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar (D): A New Beginning
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar (C): Reality Bites Back
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar (B): The Profile of a Strategic Innovator in 2000
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...
January 2016
easyCar (A)
By Michael Jacobides, Pascal Courty
In 1999, Stelios Haji-Ioannou and the easyGroup management team considered whether European car rental was a business worth entering. They had an enviable track record when it came to picking market opportunities. Could this be their next success? The case describes easyCar’s entry into the Europe...