Mohamad Saifed Fakhreddin

SoundCloud: A Case Study of How SoundCloud Derived “Place Surplus” in Berlin

By  Sami Mahroum,  Elizabeth Scott,  Mohamad Saifed Fakhreddin
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SoundCloud is one of the world's largest audio-share websites and a recent example of successful entrepreneurship to have come out of an unexpected place: Berlin. The case discusses how SoundCloud has flourished by identifying the type of ‘place surplus’ important for it to derive competitive advantage and succeed.

    Published 24 Mar 2014

    Reference 6043

    Topic Entrepreneurship

    Industry Internet,  Online Media,  Music

    Region Europe

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    SoundCloud: A Case Study of How SoundCloud Derived “Place Surplus” in Berlin

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    SoundCloud is one of the world's largest audio-share websites and a recent example of successful entrepreneurship to have come out of an unexpected place: Berlin. The case discusses how SoundCloud has flourished by identifying the type of ‘place surplus’ important for it to derive competitive advantage and succeed.
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      Middle East Turnaround: Strategy at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank after the Financial Crisis

      By  Stephen J. Mezias,  Mohamad Saifed Fakhreddin
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      Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank had experienced huge success before the 2008 financial crisis caused a spectacular downturn. Grasping the gravity of the situation, a new CEO engages in a successful turnaround. The case highlights the role of leadership, creating a culture of collaboration, and implementing new systems in accomplishing this.

        Published 26 Aug 2013

        Reference 6000

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Industry Banking

        Region Middle-East

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        Middle East Turnaround: Strategy at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank after the Financial Crisis

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        Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank had experienced huge success before the 2008 financial crisis caused a spectacular downturn. Grasping the gravity of the situation, a new CEO engages in a successful turnaround. The case highlights the role of leadership, creating a culture of collaboration, and implementing new systems in accomplishing this.
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          !Xaus Lodge: From White Elephant to the Heart of the Community

          By  Stephen J. Mezias,  Mohamad Saifed Fakhreddin
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          !Xaus Lodge is a community owned tourism facility in the Kagaladi Transfrontier Park, built to settle post-apartheid claims related to land seizures. The revival of the facility by Transfrontier Parks Destinations, a for-profit firm that also seeks to create a positive social impact, is the focus of the case.

            Published 27 May 2013

            Reference 5936

            Topic Entrepreneurship

            Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism

            Region Other Regions

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            !Xaus Lodge: From White Elephant to the Heart of the Community

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            !Xaus Lodge is a community owned tourism facility in the Kagaladi Transfrontier Park, built to settle post-apartheid claims related to land seizures. The revival of the facility by Transfrontier Parks Destinations, a for-profit firm that also seeks to create a positive social impact, is the focus of the case.
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