Chapter $6$ Case: TOMS, Motivation and Shopify: Making Commerce Better

Read the TOMS case in section $6\mathrm{.}1.$ Describe the entrepreneurial characteristics shown by the founder by applying Figure $6\mathrm{.}1.$ Using a scale of $1$ to $10$ with $1$ being the weakest, rate Mycoskie on each characteristic and determine an overall rating for him.

From the TOMS and Wisdom cases in section $6\mathrm{.}1,$ show how both are using philanthropic and personal goals as a basis for entrepreneurial goals. Use examples from your text.

Two years after Shopify was launched, the economy tanked$.$ Apply each of the criteria in Figure $6\mathrm{.}2$ to determine the reasons why Shopify did NOT fail.

From the Shopify Case at the back of the text, describe in as much detail as possible, the stages in the life cycle of Shopify and how it was financed at each stage. Apply Figure $6\mathrm{.}3$ to conduct this analysis and use data from the case and Shopify website to back up your answer.