Amanda and Kristen: Mented Cosmetics
The case highlights the two co-founders of a black-owned beauty startup and the unmet needs within the beauty industry, examining the entrepreneurial opportunities that come from identifying an under served market, specifically within the black community.
Earl Gordon - Eastern Circle
This case highlights an African-American entrepreneur through the process of sourcing a potential acquisition, valuing a company, and securing the funding to purchase the company, deciding if he should close the deal and which financing term sheet to accept.
Frank Baker: Siris Capital Group and Titan Systems
This case highlights a private equity firm, Siris Capital Group, that must decide if they should raise their offer to take Titan Telecom private by acquiring its publicly-traded stock.
Omar Simmons: Franchising and Private Equity
This case highlights a managing director of a private equity fund that owns health club units, in his decision to continue in private equity or shift his career to managing and growing the health clubs.
The Stories Behind The Numbers
It all begins with an idea.
In this exercise, readers examine an income statement to valuate the company presented, decide whether or not to buy, and if buying, how much to pay.
United Housing - Otis Gates
This case highlights how the case protagonist evaluate his firm's total value and decides whether their social-good mission is helping or harming their bottom line.