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Apple

Celebrating the Impact of Apple at Breakout Learning

Apple

In 1976, software engineer Steve Wozniak and entrepreneur Steve Jobs founded Apple based on Wozniak’s design for a personal computer. The two Steves, who agreed early on to have equal stakes in the company, each had skills that complemented the others’. B

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2580+

Students Reached

27

Professors Using

4.18

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The content was really interesting and helped us engage and think critically. Analyzing the characters and which type of personalities make a good team was very useful.

I liked the discussion format a lot. It was interesting to listen to a well-known case from a new point of view, the psychological traits of the founders. The content was great and also the discussion, I liked a lot that we had to come to a consensus among us, which required a lot of discussion.

Very nice practial way of learning and discussing. Very interactive

Really interesting and engaging new experience which helps me as a learner. 

This was very enlightening and the group discussions exercised my management skills and potential approaches. The different perspectives were refreshing and helpful!

We all agreed on their leadership styles and how they acted together as a team and where and when decisions needed to be made


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Dropbox

Celebrating the Impact of Dropbox at Breakout Learning

Dropbox

Dropbox transformed file storage by prioritizing sharing - in their product and their business model. It achieved growth by embracing virality over traditional marketing channels, while also ensuring alignment of product, sales channels, and target audien

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1299+

Students Reached

20

Professors Using

4.2

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I enjoyed the case study! I especially enjoyed the formatting of the videos as they were captivating and kept the listener focused on the task at hand.

I really enjoyed both the format and the content that was at the right level of challenge for us to learn and trigger our curiosity.

An immersive experience that challenges students.

Great experience. Very interactive.

It provided a good online interaction with peers.

I enjoyed this activity, it was a good way to collaborate with team members remotely


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KCC

Celebrating the Impact of KCC at Breakout Learning

KCC

Founded in 2001 by Eric Kurtzman and Jonathan Carson, KCC emerged from the vision of two lawyers seeking to leverage technology for significant advancements in client services within the bankruptcy sector of the legal industry. This case chronicles the jo

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155+

Students Reached

3

Professors Using

4.09

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Lovepop

Celebrating the Impact of Lovepop at Breakout Learning

Lovepop

In this Breakout experience, students will see the startup journey unfold through standout kirigami card-makers, Lovepop. Lovepop’s early journey showcases several critical, foundational ideas for budding entrepreneurs. This case study will examine decisi

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Students Reached

17

Professors Using

4

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I loved how easy it was to learn through this process. Great use of AI to make this a discusion based learning opportunity. I really enjoyed it and feel like I got more out of this than writing an essay. [Felt] like a real life classroom discussion.

I liked that the format led to participation across the board. I also liked the refreshers on the case; the videos provided adequate context. I also like the anonymous polls because it helped create a debate

Fun experience and something different. It was nice to talk to people and discuss the case rather than doing it on our own.

I loved the interactive and collaborative experience!

I thought this was a very engaging way to bring  case studies to class.

It was really engaging! Thank you for this. 


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Pitch Perfect

Celebrating the Impact of Pitch Perfect at Breakout Learning

Pitch Perfect

In this experience, students will analyze three distinct pitches showcased at the Rice Business Plan Competition: Hyliion, DexMat, and MouseHouse. Students will take on the role of investor to assess the elements that contribute to the persuasiveness of e

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469+

Students Reached

17

Professors Using

4.62

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It was so exciting about comparing each pitch

This was so much fun!! This is also so much faster than doing it on my own. 

This was super fun and engaging, I enjoyed the content! 


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Pizza Challenge

Celebrating the Impact of Pizza Challenge at Breakout Learning

Pizza Challenge

Students develop a proposal for a pizza restaurant concept in their town. Students will discuss the factors relevant to economic modeling and address the challenges of building a model.

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227+

Students Reached

5

Professors Using

4.41

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I enjoyed the collaborative environment while being able to work on the assignment. It felt like everyone on the team was encouraged to work together.


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Rent the Runway

Celebrating the Impact of Rent the Runway at Breakout Learning

Rent the Runway

Jenn Hyman and Jenny Fleiss embarked on a visionary journey, conceiving Rent the Runway — an innovative fashion platform that reshaped how women access high-end designer clothing. Their inspiration struck during a discussion about closet limitations and t

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1679+

Students Reached

15

Professors Using

4.19

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So much better than a traditional analysis!

I enjoyed the engagement. Felt like I could really get a good handle of the case and what was at play.

Hilarious experience all around. Loved the drama

I really enjoyed this one; I feel like I knew a lot already about the Runway because I have seen so much about it and feel like it's a great idea.

It was very interesting to hear about the journey of Rent the Runway. This process was great

i LOVED IT!!!


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Revolution Prep

Celebrating the Impact of Revolution Prep at Breakout Learning

Revolution Prep

In 2002, friends Jake Neuberg and Ramit Varma launched Revolution Prep out of their dream of transforming education. The company eventually became America’s largest provider of online academic tutoring and test preparation services. But the road to succes

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571+

Students Reached

6

Professors Using

4.5

Avg. Student Rating

Really interesting way to capture students views and incite critical conversations without it feeling like an assignment. Never done anything like it before.

I like the novelty and interactive nature of the format.

Never used any educational software like this, was very interesting and I found myself more engaged in my discussion and the topic at hand.


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South African Breweries

Celebrating the Impact of South African Breweries at Breakout Learning

South African Breweries

Despite decades of fraught sociopolitical events and staunch regulation, South African Breweries managed to acquire a near monopoly in its domestic South African market. It achieved its growth by focusing on lowering prices and growing margins. In other m

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1026+

Students Reached

24

Professors Using

4.25

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I really enjoyed the format of this, I felt like it was super engaging and allows all members to work on the moving parts simultaneously. I also really enjoyed this case and felt like it is definitely a scenario that can come up in the future, so being exposed to it early on is great preparation.

I like it,pretty good experience. Deepened my understanding of the topic through diverse perspectives.

This was so much fun.

It was a really good experience. We enjoyed doing that!

It was very enjoyable e with my team and we talked about the topics as well very interesting about everything we learned. 

The length was perfect. It kept the whole group engaged!


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