Publications
Publications
- August 2011 (Revised January 2013)
- HBS Case Collection
Career at a Crossroad: Akhil Patel
By: Noam Wasserman, Lisa Brem and Yael Braid
Abstract
Akhil Patel is passionate about his business idea: an innovative green technology fuel cell. He wants to dive in and commit to his startup, but his fiancée is much 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 follow his dream and become an entrepreneur? Or should he take the "safer" consulting job?
Keywords
Decisions; Risk and Uncertainty; Opportunities; Entrepreneurship; Personal Development and Career; Green Technology Industry; Consulting Industry
Citation
Wasserman, Noam, Lisa Brem, and Yael Braid. "Career at a Crossroad: Akhil Patel." Harvard Business School Case 812-010, August 2011. (Revised January 2013.)