Publications
Publications
- June 2016
- HBS Case Collection
Career at a Crossroad: Akhil and Roopa
By: Noam Wasserman
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 Roopa Rao, his fiancee, 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 acquiesce to the other forces in his life and take the "safer" consulting job?
Keywords
Technological Innovation; Opportunities; Decision Choices and Conditions; Business Startups; Green Technology Industry
Citation
Wasserman, Noam. "Career at a Crossroad: Akhil and Roopa." Harvard Business School Case 816-102, June 2016.