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Strategy and General Management
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 05.06.2023
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This is part of a case series. Dr Amin Shokrollahi, a mathematician who loves research, becomes an entrepreneur by accident. He discovers a software solution to decelerate Moore's Law, and his friend, entrepreneur Steve Papa, pushes him to create a company and bring the solution to market. For five years they 'wander in the woods' building the team, raising money, developing the technology, fruitlessly talking with potential customers and working with some of the world's most important technology companies... but without commercial success.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2010-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Countries:
Switzerland; United States
Featured company
Kandou Bus
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 100 million
Industry:
Materials: semiconductors; Information technology: computer services; Manufacturing: electric and electronic equipment
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Abstract
This is part of a case series. Dr Amin Shokrollahi, a mathematician who loves research, becomes an entrepreneur by accident. He discovers a software solution to decelerate Moore's Law, and his friend, entrepreneur Steve Papa, pushes him to create a company and bring the solution to market. For five years they 'wander in the woods' building the team, raising money, developing the technology, fruitlessly talking with potential customers and working with some of the world's most important technology companies... but without commercial success.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2010-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Countries:
Switzerland; United States
Featured company
Kandou Bus
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 100 million
Industry:
Materials: semiconductors; Information technology: computer services; Manufacturing: electric and electronic equipment