Publications
Roblox: The Path to Going Public
A study developed by Gelila Bekele in partnership with Stanford faculty and the CFO of Roblox covering capital markets strategy examining liquidity dynamics, valuation approaches, and regulatory considerations. Explores how entrepreneurs decide to go public—whether through an IPO, SPAC, or direct listing.
Harvard Business Publishing
Softbank Vision Fund: Changing Dynamics of Venture Capital
A study developed by Gelila Bekele and Stanford faculty in partnership with the Head of SoftBank Vision Fund on the launch, strategy, and operations of the $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund, one of the largest venture funds at the time. Examines capital formation from sovereign wealth funds, portfolio construction, and how mega-fund scale transforms venture investing, governance structures, and financial strategy.
Harvard Business Publishing
How AI Will Unlock Small Business Growth
If AI is going to matter at all, it has to matter for small businesses first. Once it’s put to work, it will power growth across Main Street and fuel an economy that directly supports half the workforce.
A study developed by Gelila Bekele and Stanford faculty in partnership with the CEO of Bevi on Bevi’s hardware-enabled business model, exploring the complexities of scaling through both direct and channel sales. Analyzes go-to-market strategy, recurring revenue structures, pricing dynamics, and the financial trade-offs of hybrid hardware-software ventures.
Harvard Business Publishing
A study on partnership formation in search funds, offering a structured framework for evaluating co-founder selection through the lenses of equity ownership, incentive alignment, governance rights, and founder compatibility. Analyzes the long-term strategic implications of partnership decisions within entrepreneurial acquisitions and long-hold investment models.
Harvard Business Publishing
Esusu: The Missing Link in Credit Reports
A study developed in partnership with the CEO and founders of Esusu and Stanford faculty on fintech innovation examining how alternative credit data can be integrated into traditional credit scoring models. Analyzes Esusu’s business model, data infrastructure, regulatory considerations, and impact on financial access, offering a technical framework for scaling credit-building tools.
Harvard Business Publishing
A study on scaling health care delivery social enterprises, analyzing funding models, unit economics, and distribution strategies for delivering eyecare solutions. Offers a framework for aligning business models with the mission, measuring impact, and making strategic decisions in global health delivery.
Stanford Business Publishing
Pear VC: Early-Stage Venture Capital
A case study developed by Gelila Bekele and Stanford faculty in partnership with the Founding Partners of Pear VC on building an early-stage venture capital firm, analyzing fund economics, portfolio construction, and LP relationship management. Provides a framework for sourcing deals, differentiating in a competitive market, and making strategic investment decisions in early-stage VC.
Harvard Business Publishing
Honor Home Care: Changing the Dynamics of Senior Care Delivery
A study on growth through M&A in fragmented service industries, comparing strategies with single-platform acquisitions. Provides a framework for assessing synergy potential, integration risk, and strategic fit in scaling operations in the home healthcare sector.
Harvard Business Publishing