This case describes a critical inflection point in the development of international development "mentor capitalist" nonprofit, Endeavor. As Endeavor aims to expand its high-return business model in the world, founder Linda Rottenberg have to define what success looks like for the organization and that growth will be the most effective option to make efforts in this direction. The case starts with a panel of business leaders choosing a new class of entrepreneurs in Jordan to join the prestigious Endeavor's portfolio. Their decision forces them to deal with the question: "What is high business impact, and how it will contribute to the economic development of the country like Jordan," "Hide
by William A. Sahlman Source: Harvard Business School 34 pages. Publication Date: September 28, 2009. Prod. #: 810049-PDF-ENG
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