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Kaspersky Lab

By Stanislav Shekshnia,  Veronika Zagieva
Published 29 Jun 2015
Reference 6126
Topic Entrepreneurship
Industry Computer and Network Security
Region Other Regions
Length 12 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

This case describes the story of Kaspersky Lab, one of the fastest growing IT security companies in the world. Under the leadership of its founder, Eugene Kaspersky, the Moscow-based company attains $711 million in revenues, becoming one of the world's top three market players and a widely recognized brand.

Keywords
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Strategy
  • Information Technologies
  • Innovations
  • International Expansion
  • Q41415
  • European Competitiveness
  • Europe
  • Best Practices
About the authors
Shekshnia

Stanislav Shekshnia

Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

Veronika Zagieva


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