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Case
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Reference no. SB102
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Harold Irving Grousbeck (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); David Dodson (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Published in: 1987
Length: 30 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Acquisition; Higher education; Valuation; Entrepreneurial finance
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Abstract

The case discusses the trails and evential success of two young Harvard MBAs who chose to purchase a company immediately upon graduation from their MBA program. Having no assets of their own, Kirk and Jamie raised a search fund to meet expensed during their search process and the spent two years locating an acquisition. The case offers unique opportunities. In addition, the case should provide motivation for MBAs interested in going into business for themselves directly out of the MBA program.
Location:
St Louis, MO
Industry:
Higher education
Other setting(s):
1987
Teaching note
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Reference no. SB102T
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Harold Irving Grousbeck (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); David Dodson (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Published in: 1987
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

The case discusses the trails and evential success of two young Harvard MBAs who chose to purchase a company immediately upon graduation from their MBA program. Having no assets of their own, Kirk and Jamie raised a search fund to meet expensed during their search process and the spent two years locating an acquisition. The case offers unique opportunities. In addition, the case should provide motivation for MBAs interested in going into business for themselves directly out of the MBA program.

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Location:
St Louis, MO
Industry:
Higher education
Other setting(s):
1987

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Teaching note
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Reference no. SB102T
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Harold Irving Grousbeck (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); David Dodson (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Published in: 1987
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details