Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Version: April 13, 2023
Length: 35 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
Adobe's 'Kickbox' system of grassroots innovation garnered headlines and then, through an open source community, found its way into hundreds of companies and other organizations of all types. A group of Kickboxers from Swisscom are inpsired to take the methods and technology to the next level, hoping to foster new waves of employee-led innovation. Their new venture, 'rready', has gained the support of Kickbox's inventor and aims to productize the Kickbox innovation approaches. But can the founders prioritize growth and stay true to the open source ethos of Kickbox? This case is a sequel to 'Kickboxing' at Adobe Systems, a Case Centre best-selling case in Entrepreneurship.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Countries:
Switzerland; Azerbaijan; United States
Locations:
Zurich, SUI;San Jose, CA, USA;Baku, AZN
Featured companies
rready
Employees:
11-50
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Information technology; Consulting
Adobe Systems
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
USD 17 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Information technology; Media and entertainment; e-Commerce
Implenia
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
CHF 3.6 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Construction
Pasha Holding
Employees:
5001-10000
Industry:
Financial services; Hospitality
Featured protagonists
- Mark Randall (male), Creator of Kickbox
- Dave Hengartner (male), CEO
- Ralph Hartmeier (male), Chief Commerical Officer
- Reto Wenger (male), COO
- Vinzenz Leuenberger (male), Chief Product Officer
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Abstract
Adobe's 'Kickbox' system of grassroots innovation garnered headlines and then, through an open source community, found its way into hundreds of companies and other organizations of all types. A group of Kickboxers from Swisscom are inpsired to take the methods and technology to the next level, hoping to foster new waves of employee-led innovation. Their new venture, 'rready', has gained the support of Kickbox's inventor and aims to productize the Kickbox innovation approaches. But can the founders prioritize growth and stay true to the open source ethos of Kickbox? This case is a sequel to 'Kickboxing' at Adobe Systems, a Case Centre best-selling case in Entrepreneurship.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Countries:
Switzerland; Azerbaijan; United States
Locations:
Zurich, SUI;San Jose, CA, USA;Baku, AZN
Featured companies
rready
Employees:
11-50
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Information technology; Consulting
Adobe Systems
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
USD 17 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Information technology; Media and entertainment; e-Commerce
Implenia
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
CHF 3.6 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Construction
Pasha Holding
Employees:
5001-10000
Industry:
Financial services; Hospitality
Featured protagonists
- Mark Randall (male), Creator of Kickbox
- Dave Hengartner (male), CEO
- Ralph Hartmeier (male), Chief Commerical Officer
- Reto Wenger (male), COO
- Vinzenz Leuenberger (male), Chief Product Officer