Sherafgan Khan

“Re-marketing the Skoda”

I. Problem When your brand name in the public mind is comparable to that of gutter oil, you may have a problem. As a consultant hired by Chris Hansen, I have noted some peculiar issues with Skoda’s brand that may put the launch of its new model, the Fabia, in quite the conundrum. The problem […]

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Financial investment in cybersecurity

Attn: Warren Buffet         CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Re: The future of cybersecurity and potential investment opportunities. Dear Mr. Buffet: You had mentioned during our board meeting earlier today that you were interested in potential investment opportunities for Berkshire Hathaway within cybersecurity companies and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity space. Before we get into

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Financing India’s Solar Panels Post RPO

After implementing the RPOs mandated by the government of India, the future for renewable energy seems promising. Under the RPO, all electricity companies, and companies that consume significant amounts of power, are required to source 15% of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. Currently, the electricity industry in India has an installed capacity of

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MSF Access: Making Access a Reality

MSF Access: Making Access a Reality Khan, S., Gerritsen, AP., Singh, DP. (2014)DOI / Citations All organizations must start somewhere, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no different. As with any startup story, its foundation lies loosely on a combination of historical facts and anecdotal tales. “Loosely” because the startup story of any organization is

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