Case Studies

Case Studies are Harvard Business or McKinsey & Company literature provided by mentors which students read, annotate, analyze and discuss with our group of leaders. Each case is based on a certain background, interest, or relevant topic chosen by the business mentor of the month. Case study analysis helps students engage in diverse conversation while developing critical analysis skills that prepares young entrepreneurs for their futures.

Oct 18, 20201 min read

Culture at Google

In this meeting, students discussed a series of employee-related issues that technology company Google faced beginning in 2017. Issues...

Oct 18, 20201 min read

Should You Fight to Keep a Star?

In this case, students discussed and analyzed the value of having a "star" on your team, and the issues that can arise when doing so....

Oct 18, 20201 min read

The New York Times Paywall

In this meeting, students analyzed how The New York Times website becoming a restricted site where most of the content was protected...

Oct 18, 20201 min read

J.C. Penney's "Fair and Square" Strategy(abridged)

This case study discusses Ron Johnson, the new CEO of department store J.C. Penney, and how he reconsiders the dramatic changes he...

Aug 17, 20201 min read

The Climate Corporation

This case study meeting was led my mentor Frank O'Keefe. This meeting was 2 parts with two different meetings, involving analysis of...