Case A describes increase and the development of Nuru Energy. The challenges involved in developing a social enterprise with a dual purpose of turning a profit and making a societal impact are narrated by the case. It looks at the various business model options - marketplace-based and donor-established. The essential theme would be to assess the merits and drawbacks of the different financing options. Case B is an upgrade that clarifies what funding choice the founder selected and its consequences. It sets the stage for a dialogue about trade-offs in the geographic growth of social ventures.
Nuru Energy (B) From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs Case Solution
PUBLICATION DATE: February 26, 2013 PRODUCT #: INS276-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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