This listing contains abstracts and ordering information for case studies written and published by faculty at Stanford GSB.
Publicly available cases in this collection are distributed by Harvard Business Publishing and The Case Centre.
Stanford case studies with diverse protagonists, along with case studies that build “equity fluency” by focusing on DEI-related issues and opportunities are listed in the Case Compendium developed by the Center for Equity, Gender and Leadership at the Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Scaling Scale AI: Navigating the AI Frontier
In April 2023, Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, faced a pivotal decision that would shape the future of his company. Having achieved remarkable success in providing labeled data for autonomous vehicles (AVs), Scale AI was at a crossroads as generative AI…
NEXCatalyst: Climate Tech Investment in Southeast Asia
In 2022, investor and environmentalist Danny Kennedy prepared to launch a new fund to catalyze clean energy investment in Southeast Asia. Named NEXCatalyst, it would build on the success of Kennedy’s “Indonesia 1 Fund” by expanding to new geographies…
Prelude Ventures: The Landscape of Climate Tech Investment
In 2021, Gabriel Kra, cofounder and managing director of Prelude Ventures, decided to build on the success of his pioneering, climate tech-focused Prelude Fund. With the continued investment of the Simons family, Kra set out to design a new fund with a…
Aleph: A Collaborative Advantage
In the face of unprecedented growth and high-stakes decisions, Gaston Taratuta, CEO and co-founder of Aleph Group, must navigate a critical juncture in the company’s trajectory. During the pandemic, Aleph received multiple acquisition offers, including an…
Fram Energy
This case study explores the journey of Charlotte Meerstadt, a climate-focused entrepreneur, and the development of her startup, Fram Energy. Inspired by a personal challenge with solar panels on her rental property, Meerstadt identified a critical market…
Strata’s Strategic Pivot: From Aerospace Manufacturing to N95 Masks
Perfect Rec: Personalized Product Recommendation AI
Builders Fund: Impact Prioritization Rating
Katharine Hersh (BS ‘10), a partner at Builders Fund (“Builders”), a growth-stage private equity impact investment firm based in San Francisco, was looking for a way to measure and monitor impact that embedded the thinking earlier on in the deal process…
PM Pediatrics: Scaling Pediatric Urgent Care
Steve Katz and Dr. Jeff Schor founded PM Pediatrics in 2005 with the goal of transforming pediatric urgent care. Their research showed that over 90 percent of children’s emergency room visits were for injuries and illnesses that could have been treated in…
Google Cloud in 2024: Scaling the Hyperscaler
SCiFi Foods: Real Beef, Reinvented
A Market Maker for Social Impact: Nexleaf’s Journey
In 2024, Nithya Ramanathan, CEO and co-founder of Nexleaf Analytics, faced a critical strategic decision. Over the past decade, Nexleaf had revolutionized vaccine preservation in low-income countries through ColdTrace, an IoT-based remote temperature…
JetBlue Ventures in 2024: The Evolution of a CVC
Amman Mineral International: Mining For Stories
Balmere (B)
This case centers on Madhu Shetti, CEO and founder of Balmere, a company developing skincare products for individuals undergoing cancer and autoimmune therapy. After hearing the struggles of cancer survivors during a support meeting, Shetti is driven to…
Balmere
This case centers on Madhu Shetti, CEO and founder of Balmere, a company developing skincare products for individuals undergoing cancer and autoimmune therapy. After hearing the struggles of cancer survivors during a support meeting, Shetti is driven to…
Designing through Complexity at Modsy
Shanna Tellerman, the visionary founder and CEO of Modsy, a pioneering 3D design and e-commerce platform, faced a tumultuous journey marked by rapid growth and unforeseen challenges. Launched in 2015, Modsy aimed to revolutionize the home design industry…
Note on U.S. Regulatory Regime for the Alcoholic Beverages Industry and Imports
This note offers a look at the United States’s regulatory framework for its alcoholic beverages sector, from production and importation to distribution and retail sales.
Also see: P105: Sông Cái Distillery: Producing Gin and Navigating Regulatory…
Enowa: Powering an Entire Region with 100% Renewables
In August 2023, Jens Madrian considered the final question arising from his presentation to researchers at Stanford on designing a 100 percent renewable energy system for an ambitious development initiative named NEOM, signifying new future, in Saudi…
Humanity in the Age of AI
Sông Cái Distillery: Producing Gin and Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty in Vietnam
Vietnamese American Daniel Nguyen founded Sông Cái Distillery in Vietnam in 2019 as a way to give back to his ancestral homeland. By producing the country’s first home-grown gin using botanicals from local farmers, Nguyen hoped to add value to their goods…
Noodle Analytics in 2024: Exploring the Frontiers of AI
In January 2024, Stephen Pratt, co-founder and long-time CEO of Noodle Analytics (Noodle.ai), reflects on the company’s significant milestones as he prepares to transition to a strategic advisory role. Founded in 2016, Noodle.ai embarked on a journey to…