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Case
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Reference no. E737
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: David Dodson (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Blake Kavanaugh (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2020
Version: 11 January 2022
Revision date: 7-Feb-2022
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Entrepreneurial acquisition; Search funds; Restaurant technology; Difficult conversations
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Abstract

This case describes the tumultuous experience Eduardo Ruiz had as CEO of Retail Services & Technologies. Ruiz had acquired Arizona-based RST at the end of his search process, but soon began to experience difficulties with the seller and former CEO. These difficulties strained Ruiz's relationships with his board, employees, and key customers. As the situation deteriorated, he faced the prospect of filing for bankruptcy.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Compact case
Supplement
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Reference no. E737SQ
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
Originally published in: 2020
Version: 31 January 2022
Revision date: 7-Feb-2022
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Entrepreneurial acquisition; Search funds; Restaurant technology; Difficult conversations
Notes: For terms & conditions go to www.thecasecentre.org/freecaseterms
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Abstract

This case describes the tumultuous experience Eduardo Ruiz had as CEO of Retail Services & Technologies. Ruiz had acquired Arizona-based RST at the end of his search process, but soon began to experience difficulties with the seller and former CEO. These difficulties strained Ruiz's relationships with his board, employees, and key customers. As the situation deteriorated, he faced the prospect of filing for bankruptcy.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States

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Compact case
Supplement
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Reference no. E737SQ
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
Originally published in: 2020
Version: 31 January 2022
Revision date: 7-Feb-2022
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Entrepreneurial acquisition; Search funds; Restaurant technology; Difficult conversations
Notes: For terms & conditions go to www.thecasecentre.org/freecaseterms
View full details