Successful Black Entrepreneurs: Hidden Histories, Inspirational Stories, and Ext

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From former Harvard Business School professor Steven Rogers, Successful Black Entrepreneurs is largely comprised of case studies that Rogers wrote and published at Harvard Business School HBS. A book comprised primarily of HBS case studies about Black entrepreneurs has never been published.

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Learn about the successes of Black entrepreneurs through a collection of unique case studies   Successful Black Entrepreneurs is an insightful collection of Harvard Business School case studies about Black entrepreneurs succeeding in a variety of industries and through different routes, including start-ups, franchising, and acquisitions. The book also recognizes and celebrates Black entrepreneurial excellence, as it takes the reader through the stages of entrepreneurship, including ideation, raising capital, growing the company, and taking it public. In addition to identifying the positive aspects of Black entrepreneurship, the book also uses data, research, and anecdotes to highlight the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including:  An inability to access capital from traditional financial institutions like banks and private equity firms The requirement to practice "racial concealment" in the company of White customers in order to achieve success  Perfect for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established business leaders, Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides practical perspectives from Black entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed in business.  

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PRAISE FOR SUCCESSFUL BLACK ENTREPRENEURS " Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides fundamental insights into how founders can start and grow successful enterprises. The stories of individual entrepreneurs are compelling, well chosen, and illustrate the choices and challenges of Black founders. The lessons and frameworks that Rogers highlights are both profound and nuanced. This book should be on every entrepreneur's reading list, not just entrepreneurs of color." --Paul A. Gompers, Eugene Holman Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School Successful Black Entrepreneurs is an incisive and essential work highlighting the reality of business for Black professionals and outlining effective strategies for success. Comprised largely of an exceptional collection of case studies from Harvard Business School, this book is a unique contribution to the literature on Black entrepreneurship.

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PRAISE FOR SUCCESSFUL BLACK ENTREPRENEURS " Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides fundamental insights into how founders can start and grow successful enterprises. The stories of individual entrepreneurs are compelling, well chosen, and illustrate the choices and challenges of Black founders. The lessons and frameworks that Rogers highlights are both profound and nuanced. This book should be on every entrepreneur's reading list, not just entrepreneurs of color." --Paul A. Gompers, Eugene Holman Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School Successful Black Entrepreneurs is an incisive and essential work highlighting the reality of business for Black professionals and outlining effective strategies for success. Comprised largely of an exceptional collection of case studies from Harvard Business School, this book is a unique contribution to the literature on Black entrepreneurship.

Author Biography

STEVEN S. ROGERS retired from Harvard Business School in 2019 where he was the "MBA Class of 1957 Senior Lecturer" in General Management. He taught Entrepreneurial Finance and his own course, "Black Business Leaders and Entrepreneurship." He is the author of A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues.

Table of Contents

Preface vii Introduction xi Chapter 1 History of Black Entrepreneurship 1 Chapter 2 Importance of Black Entrepreneurs 37 Chapter 3 Black Start-Up Entrepreneurs 43 Chapter 4 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisitions 75 Chapter 5 Entrepreneurship Through Franchising 125 Chapter 6 Access to Capital for Black Entrepreneurs 157 Chapter 7 Black Turnaround Entrepreneurs 203 Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial Exits: Selling the Company 235 Chapter 9 Black Intrapreneurs 285 Epilogue 311 Appendix 313 Acknowledgments 317 About the Author 321 Index 323

Details ISBN1119806739 ISBN-10 1119806739 ISBN-13 9781119806738 Format Hardcover Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2022 Pages 352 Publication Date 2022-03-31 UK Release Date 2022-03-31 NZ Release Date 2022-02-15 Subtitle Hidden Histories, Inspirational Stories, and Extraordinary Business Achievements Author Steven S. Rogers DEWEY 338.64208996073 Audience General US Release Date 2022-03-31 AU Release Date 2022-02-07 We've got this

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