The rise of technopsis : an entrepreneurial journey

This case is centric on the identification and discussion of various characteristics of an entrepreneur. The case reveals the story of the son of an immigrant who came to Pakistan after the partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947. The name of the protagonist is Nabeel Qadeer. The case sheds light on how on the basis of his grit, determination and never-say-die attitude, Nabeel was able to establish a very effective business of his own which led him to realize his dreams of becoming financially independent. The case is ideally suited for students who are taking up an introductory module on Entrepreneurship. The case however can best be utilized if the students have studied some basic business frameworks such as PESTLE, SWOT, and GAP analyses. After solving this case study students will be able to understand: 1) Characteristics of an entrepreneur 2) Strategies that separate a businessman from an entrepreneur 3) Importance of soft skills for an entrepreneur. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 311-203-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 311-203-8