Case Study: M.I.T.

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Organization

M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Point Person

Dina Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship

Situation

Leaders of companies that represent growth markets like Africa, Southeast Asia, and LATAM need frameworks for growth.

What to tackle

Becoming a unicorn can’t be viewed as the only end game.

Where people got stuck

Applying growth models borrowed from highly regulated markets with easy access to capital to markets that are more volatile with innovation ecosystems that are still evolving.

The From Stuck to Scale Breakthrough Moment

The Fellows worked through the From Stuck to Scale tools to identify unique strengths of their markets that could make a difference. For example, highly engaged peer-to-peer support served as a market accelerator.

Impact

Through advising and workshops, the companies pinpointed where they were stuck and had custom roadmaps to get unstuck.

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Testimonial

"Andrea was an electrifying keynote speaker for our commencement event, a trusted advisor for our Fellows, and an instructor who brought gravitas to the game. She brings an ear for problem solving that has been honed by years of global experience in many cultures and a depth of understanding for the intrapreneur. The original tools she created, From Stuck to Scale, empower everyone to build our companies bigger and stronger."

Dina Sherif

Executive Director of the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship