Akhil Patel is enthusiastic about his business thought: an innovative green technology fuel cell. His fiancee is much more risk averse, although he needs to dive in and commit to his startup, his parents do not approve of the startup, and Akhil has an enticing alternative offer from a prestigious consulting firm.
Should Akhil become an entrepreneur and follow his dream? Or should he take the "safer" consulting occupation?
PUBLICATION DATE: August 01, 2011 PRODUCT #: 812010-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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