The Jill Draeger case is designed as an introduction to a general course on entrepreneurship. It is appropriate for many levels of students. It attempts to portray the archetype of opportunity-focused, resource-constrained behavior that is the hallmark of entrepreneurship. The case describes the career of Jill Draeger, an MBA with a background in the consumer electronics industry, principally smartphones. After a career hiatus, she has the idea of licensing the right to create Olympic-themed watches for the 2016 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. The case then describes the hurdles she confronts in terms of obtaining the license, attracting the resources, and building the capabilities required to pursue the opportunity.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Personal Development and Career; Opportunities; Negotiation; Agreements and Arrangements; Risk Management;
Citation:
Stevenson, Howard H., and Michael J. Roberts. "Jill Draeger." Harvard Business School Brief Case 920-578, June 2020. View Details