The co-founders of the custom bra company DOUBL were facing the dilemma of how to achieve all of the stand-out features they envisioned their product having. Notably, they were struggling to develop the custom fit they had dreamed of for their product and deciphering how to build it in the low-skill Canadian garment economy. The founders had to make a decision about whether to persevere with their dream product and brand positioning, or forfeit one .....more

The head nurse at the Clearbrook Diabetes Centre (CDC) faced mounting pressure to improve patient outcomes in light of rapidly advancing diabetes technologies. For years, CDC had relied on manual data collection during in-person consultations, overlooking new tools such as continuous glucose monitors and nutrition apps. Seeing the potential for a centralized, multi-user system to transform the care CDC provided its patients, DeMille sought guidance .....more

The Bay was a unique non-profit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that provided a welcoming third space community for kids who did not fit in, affectionately known as misfits. The Bay grew to include a hang out, skate park, music venue, and art gallery, and it partnered with the public school system to offer diplomas and gap year education. By 2025, having successfully served Lincoln youth for over a decade, the charismatic founder, Mike Smith, .....more

Ron Watson spent years scouting minor hockey games looking for players that would succeed at the professional (pro) level. He had sat in countless meetings where scouts would put forth their views on various players. Almost invariably, there would be differences of opinion. Additionally, each scout used different criteria to support their viewpoint: some talked about skating, others about hockey IQ. The list was endless.<br><br>Watson .....more

In January 2025, the managing editor and chief executive officer of Megatherm Induction Limited faced a critical enterprise-level decision. A year after the Kolkata, India company was listed on India’s National Stock Exchange for Small and Medium Enterprises platform at a premium over its issue price, shareholder expectations had intensified—particularly regarding operational transparency, efficiency, and scalability. As a mid-sized induction heating .....more

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In January 2022, Ken Shea, president and chief executive officer, and Sally van de Wiel, senior vice president of member experience and strategy, met to discuss East Coast Credit Union’s potential pursuit of B Corporation (B Corp) certification. Shea and Van de Wiel were responsible for leading a discussion at the board of directors’ annual strategic planning session scheduled for May 2022 and were expected to present a recommendation about whether .....more

Jesse Singleton, founder and owner of Kingdom Coffee, reflected on the struggles of his father, Jim Singleton, with homelessness and addiction. Inspired by his father’s journey to recovery, Jesse opened Kingdom Coffee as a mission-driven coffee roasting and retail company, using the proceeds to help those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Proud of the business’s growth, Jesse considered a new opportunity: a partnership with a local brewery .....more

Haumana Bars, founded in 2017 by Sidi Ba and Guillaume Bourque, was a Montreal-based, socially innovative company driven by a social mission. It specialized in producing ethically sourced energy bars containing a special superfood: the baobab fruit, ethically sourced from a women’s co-operative in Senegal. As the company engaged with suppliers and investors, it confronted diverging interests, such as the pressure to adopt individual packaging for .....more

Xiangzi Hotpot, a high-end Chinese restaurant brand established in 2015 in Toronto, Canada, had successfully attracted a large number of Chinese customers with its authentic Chengdu flavour and exquisite decor. The interior design replicated the traditional appearance of Kuanzhai Xiangzi in Chengdu, providing customers with an immersive cultural experience. However, with the intensification of market competition, especially in the social media space, .....more