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Reference no. 819-0049-1
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Ashraf Sheta (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Gamila Khaled Ibrahim (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ahmed Moustafa Darwich (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ali Yehia Fouda (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Farah Tarek El Misalami (The American University in Cairo (AUC))
Published by: El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center (KCC)
Published in: 2019
Length: 10 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Family business; Succession planning; Strategy
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Abstract

The case addresses Technology Park Company a privately-owned company working in the field of IT. The case starts with a background about the entrepreneur, and his journey to success. It moves through a timeline, which started in Cairo, then USA, and then back to Egypt again. The founding entrepreneur possesses a vast experience in the field of IT. However, he is faced with a lot challenges in his business due to the fast changes happening in the industry. Some of the major concerns related to the family business challenges are discussed, these include: succession, involvement of partners, and finally separation of management from ownership.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 21/02/19.

Geographical setting

Region:
Africa
Country:
Egypt
Location:
Cairo

Featured company

Technology park
Industry:
Information technology
Teaching note
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Reference no. 819-0049-8
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Ashraf Sheta (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Gamila Khaled Ibrahim (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ahmed Moustafa Darwich (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ahmed Medhat El Tahan (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ali Yehia Fouda (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Farah Tarek El Misalami (The American University in Cairo (AUC))
Published by: El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center (KCC)
Published in: 2019
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

The case addresses Technology Park Company a privately-owned company working in the field of IT. The case starts with a background about the entrepreneur, and his journey to success. It moves through a timeline, which started in Cairo, then USA, and then back to Egypt again. The founding entrepreneur possesses a vast experience in the field of IT. However, he is faced with a lot challenges in his business due to the fast changes happening in the industry. Some of the major concerns related to the family business challenges are discussed, these include: succession, involvement of partners, and finally separation of management from ownership.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 21/02/19.

Geographical setting

Region:
Africa
Country:
Egypt
Location:
Cairo

Featured company

Technology park
Industry:
Information technology

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 819-0049-8
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Ashraf Sheta (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Gamila Khaled Ibrahim (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ahmed Moustafa Darwich (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ahmed Medhat El Tahan (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Ali Yehia Fouda (The American University in Cairo (AUC)); Farah Tarek El Misalami (The American University in Cairo (AUC))
Published by: El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center (KCC)
Published in: 2019
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details
Awards, prizes & competitions
2019 - EFMD Case Writing Competition - category winner