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Cold Opportunity (B): The ICEHOTEL Story
Sarasvathy, Saras D.; Read, Stuart; Aronsson, Magnus Case ENT-0120 / Published July 30, 2009 / 2 pages. Collection: Darden School of Business
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Suitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents an engaging narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native Swedish Lapland uses his natural gift for effectuation to ask What? What next? And What now? As his ventures evolve, students will ask themselves how they would master similar challenges to their own entrepreneurial plans and expectations. The case can be taught in either one or two sessions of a 90-minute MBA course or a four-hour executive education class.



Learning Objectives

1. Understand and apply the principles of effectuation 2. Identify options for navigating the twists and turns an entrepreneur encounters along the way 3. Identify sometimes unusual co-creation opportunities


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  • Overview

    Suitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents an engaging narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native Swedish Lapland uses his natural gift for effectuation to ask What? What next? And What now? As his ventures evolve, students will ask themselves how they would master similar challenges to their own entrepreneurial plans and expectations. The case can be taught in either one or two sessions of a 90-minute MBA course or a four-hour executive education class.

  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Understand and apply the principles of effectuation 2. Identify options for navigating the twists and turns an entrepreneur encounters along the way 3. Identify sometimes unusual co-creation opportunities