Introduction
Welcome
Preface of Textbook
About the Textbook
About the Authors
Book Website at McGraw-Hill
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Stanford 1e Book Website
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Book Contents
Table of Contents
I
 Venture Opportunity, Concept and Strategy
II
 Venture Formation and Planning
III
 Functional Planning of the Venture
IV
 Financing and Building the Venture
  Business Plans (App. A)
  Case Studies (App. B)
Online Sources (App. C)
 
Sample Syllabus
Course Overview
Calendar of Sessions
I
 Entrepreneurial Perspective
II
 Idea or Opportunity
III
 Gathering Resources
IV
 Managing Ventures
V
 Entrepreneurship and You
 
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Synopsis

World Indigo was a company founded in 2003 with the aim of becoming a global wireless network operator that provided passengers onboard airplanes and ferries with access to text messaging (SMS), voice & Internet via their mobile phones.  It was a bi-locational start-up with its headquarters in Singapore and an office in Philadelphia, US. World Indigo is currently facing regulatory, operational and expansion challenges and decisions.

When should this case be discussed?

The World Indigo case presents the students with a number of key decision points for an early stage company. Regulatory and operational decisions remain around how to bring the product to market. Market expansion and partnering within a complex value chain are also relevant.

Teaching notes available in Instructors Section at www.mhhe.com/dorfbyers2e

Relevant chapters and questions

Ch 3: Building a Competitive Advantage
Ch 4: Creating a Strategy
Ch 5: Innovation Strategies
Ch 6: Risk and Return
Ch 7: Venture Creation and the Business Plan
Ch 12: The New Enterprise Organization
Ch 15: Acquisitions, Mergers and Global Business
Ch 20: Leading a New Technology Venture to Success

1. What business is World Indigo in – mobile communication service, nanocell hardware, or both?

2. What should Yiping and Carlos do regarding their global expansion strategy in terms of specific geographies, industries, and customers?

3. What should be their strategy for alliances and partnerships (what types of partners and who should they approach first)?

4. Is this a complete team? If not, what should be their hiring priorities in the coming year.

5. What are some advantages and challenges of being a “Born Global” venture?




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