Product details

By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies as described in our privacy policy unless you have disabled them.
You can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them.

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

About

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.

Settings

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

Related