Case, Andy Laats, a recent graduate of Stanford GSB, and his business partner Chad DiNenna, as they begin to grow and watch a sporting event company, Nixon, Inc It covers the inspiration for their business ideas and the process they went through the identification and signing of angel investors. So, it highlights some of the difficulties associated with the management of the new and growing businesses. In particular, Laats concerned DiNenna skills in communication, and must confront your partner about their working relationship. Laats faced with a difficult decision when it comes time to hire a controller of the company. He has a choice between two candidates, one a little more skilled, but much more expensive. Finally, in the case of contracts with partners, is considering two different purchase offers for the company. "Hide
by H. Irving Grousbeck Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 14 pages. Publication Date: May 28, 2009. Prod. #: E333-PDF-ENG
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