Publications
Publications
- June 2005
- HBS Case Collection
Furqan Nazeeri and the IMTrader Spin-Out
By: Lynda M. Applegate and Brian DeLacey
Abstract
Furqan Nazeeri is looking to spin out a promising set of products and technologies from an established financial services firm. Designed as an exercise in negotiation. Includes material from the original business plan, and it is possible to simulate a negotiation around key issues involved in the spin-out: timing and financing, equity distribution, asset transfer, personnel transitions and roles of key players, customer retention, CEO selection, and new board formation.
Keywords
Business Startups; Business or Company Management; Negotiation Process; Product Development; Technology Adoption
Citation
Applegate, Lynda M., and Brian DeLacey. "Furqan Nazeeri and the IMTrader Spin-Out." Harvard Business School Case 805-147, June 2005.