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Microfranchise: Future Needs
By David Stoker, Guest Author What is the next step for MicroFranchising? First there is an enormous need for innovation in Design. There are a number examples of current projects designing specifically for the bottom of the pyramid: the $100 Laptop, Tata’s proposed $2000 car, AIDG products, or innovations out of the D-Lab at MIT,
My India, After 10 Years (Part 4)
By Jorge Freyer, Guest Author In Bombay I saw several signs of progress that may point towards a future India. The housing projects in Powai (Hiranandani Gardens) was well rationalized. This massive complex offers attractive housing, well laid out streets, ample parking, with dedicated green areas and local shops within walking distance. The campus is
Research on MicroFranchising
By David Stoker, Guest Author While the concept of microfranchising sounds simple and exciting, and successful models are starting to emerge, there are endless opportunities for research in methodology and impact evaluation. One university that is dedicating specific resources to researching the field of microfranchising is Brigham Young University in Utah. Their business school houses
My India, After 10 Years (Part 3)
By Jorge Freyer, Guest Author I did see changes that impressed me this time. The internal airline service is superb. Hot meals, a smiling crew, on time, new and clean planes, and a large choice of airlines. The other is the relatively few number of beggars that can be seen in Mumbai. It is as
My India, After 10 Years (Part 2)
By Jorge Freyer, Guest Author India is not operating in chaos, but has a social fiber that allows it to function in what would seem chaos to us. What would be intolerable to us is accepted in India. There are social rules, especially when it comes to couples in public places, but leave to the
My India, After 10 Years (Part 1)
By Jorge Freyer, Guest Author [SM: I received the following email from Jorge Freyer: “I am a partner with Hultquist Capital, an investment banking firm focused on high tech. I have been going to India since 1974. My wife (for 30 years) is Indian. I was born in Argentina. I just came back from India
Social Entrepreneur: Harish Hande (Part 14)
We continue our discussion on India’s economic development, and the gaining affluence of the middle class. Harish challenges the common statements that there is high economic growth, countering that the growth only affects a very limited portion of the population. SM: So the middle class has created affluence. HH: 18% of the wealth is with
Social Entrepreneur: Harish Hande (Part 13)
Here Harish and I begin a more philosophical discussion regarding the recent economic development of India. SM: Of course the people you are dealing with are operating in a capital market, and they get rewarded by maximizing shareholder value. The solution you need does not exist. HH: The logic that we are doing it in
