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.
Vanta: The Evolution of a Sales Organization
Impact Experience: Force Multiplier for Good
Zipline 2019-2024: Bringing Delivery Home
Muni: Community Group Buying in Latin America
Guidewheel: Finding Product-Market Fit on the Factory Floor
When Lauren Dunford cofounded the start-up that would become Guidewheel, she initially wanted to make an impact on energy sustainability in Kenya. But when her company’s power-monitoring technology struggled to find product-market fit in factories…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Long Term Hold
2024 Search Fund Study
Launching Virta Health
Financial Metrics at DelishGo
DelishGo, a Los Angeles-based unicorn founded in 2019, has experienced rapid growth and expansion, raising $150 million in a 2023 funding round, resulting in a $1 billion post-money valuation. The company operates a multi-sided online marketplace for…
Udemy: The Founding Story
This case explores the first few years of Udemy, an education technology platform for massive open online courses (MOOC). The case covers the background of Eren Bali, one of the founders of the company, and describes how the founders created and evolved…
GoodLeap
GoodLeap, spearheaded by Hayes Barnard, emerges as a pioneering financing platform offering comprehensive solutions for sustainable living, including solar loans, home purchasing, refinancing, and improvement loans. Barnard, with a robust background at…