Ping Fu - Inspiring Entrepreneurship
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LDEN038 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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ThemesCorporate Social Responsibility
Themes
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15 Pages |
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1996-2006 |
| Pub Date |
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2006 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Raindrop
Geomagic |
| Industry |
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IT,
Manufacturing |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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This case is about Ping Fu (Ping), an entrepreneur based in
the US, who co-founded Raindrop Geomagic (Geomagic), a company which designed
and developed software applications in the nascent area of Digital Shape
Sampling and Processing (DSSP). The case highlights the challenges Ping faced
right from her early years in China, her higher studies and work experience in
the US, the inspiration for setting up Geomagic, and the initial problems she
faced as an entrepreneur. The case effectively brings out the challenges faced
by entrepreneurs, especially in new and emerging technology areas, with regard
to venture capital funding, business development, people management, and growth
related issues. |
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Issues:
» Understand the issues and constraints faced by a growing start-up
company in a nascent technological field.
» Appreciate the sources of inspiration
for an entrepreneur.
» Understand the challenges faced by
entrepreneurs with regard to venture capital funding, business
development and people management.
Contents:
Keywords:
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Ping Fu, Raindrop Geomagic,
Digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP), 3-D graphics and modeling, China,
USA, Mass customization, INUS Technology, South Korea, Innovmetric, Canada,
Venture capitalist, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Software,
Manufacturing.
Ping Fu - Inspiring Entrepreneurship
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