Balagopal Vissa

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
The case examines the complex tri-partite relationship between an incumbent corporate, a venture builder and incubating ventures in the context of open innovation. It is set in an innovation lab set up in Singapore by an established commercial bank and its partner – a corporate venture builder, to jointly incubate new businesses.

Published 17 Nov 2022

Reference 6633

Topic Leadership & Organisations

Region Global

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The case examines the complex tri-partite relationship between an incumbent corporate, a venture builder and incubating ventures in the context of open innovation. It is set in an innovation lab set up in Singapore by an established commercial bank and its partner – a corporate venture builder, to jointly incubate new businesses.

Published 17 Nov 2022

Reference 6633

Topic Leadership & Organisations

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The Simplex Solutions multi-media decision scenario outlines the evolution of a software venture with a new technology that could find application in very diverse markets. The two co-founders (who have a technical background) decide to expand the entrepreneurial team by bringing in financial and marketing expertise to propel the venture to the next stage.

Published 21 Jun 2021

Reference 5683

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Human Resources

Region Asia

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This case traces the evolution of the personal networks of Russell Mehta, CEO of Rosy Blue, as he steps out of his father's shadow to run one of the largest diamond companies in the world. His challenge is to adapt his personal networks to drive his organization's success.

Published 27 May 2013

Reference 5975

Topic Leadership & Organisations

Industry Arts and Crafts Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Region Asia

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The Simplex Solutions multi-media decision scenario outlines the evolution of a software venture with a new technology that could find application in very diverse markets. The two co-founders (who have a technical background) decide to expand the entrepreneurial team by bringing in financial and marketing expertise to propel the venture to the next stage.

Published 30 Jul 2012

Reference 5683

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Human Resources

Region Asia

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The Simplex Solutions multi-media decision scenario outlines the evolution of a software venture with a new technology that could find application in very diverse markets. The two co-founders (who have a technical background) decide to expand the entrepreneurial team by bringing in financial and marketing expertise to propel the venture to the next stage.

Published 30 Jul 2012

Reference 5683

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Staffing and Recruiting Human Resources

Region Asia

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The case describes the founding process of a unique human capital assessment venture based out of Bangalore, India. Particular emphasis is placed on how the founding team was assembled and the contributions and inducements offered to the different team members.

Published 05 Jan 2006

Reference 5345

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Staffing and Recruiting Human Resources

Region Asia

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The Simplex Solutions multi-media decision scenario outlines the evolution of a software venture with a new technology that could find application in very diverse markets. The two co-founders (who have a technical background) decide to expand the entrepreneurial team by bringing in financial and marketing expertise to propel the venture to the next stage.

Published 30 Jul 2012

Reference 5683

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Human Resources

Region Asia

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Building effective entrepreneurial teams and networks, Managing family businesses, Entrepreneurial leadership in emerging markets, Entrepreneurship training, Links between commercial entrepreneurship and social impact, Business group networks