Akhil Patel is enthusiastic about his company idea: an innovative green technology fuel cell. He desires to dive in and commit to his startup, but his fiancee, Roopa Rao, is far more risk averse, his parents don't approve of the startup, and Akhil has an enticing alternative offer from a prestigious consulting firm.
Should Akhil become an entrepreneur and follow his vision? Or should he acquiesce to the other forces in his life and take the "safer" consulting job? This is really a companion case to Livelihood at a Crossroad: Akhil Patel, HBS No. 812-010, giving Roopa Rao's point of view.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 29, 2011 PRODUCT #: 812011-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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