This case brings to light four crucial aspects of business: The challenges of launching a new business within the confines of a larger corporation (intrapreneurship) and highlights how the business model and governance structure differ for an intrapreneurial enterprise versus a more classic entrepreneurial venture What are the difference between decision making processes and incentives used by venture capitalists and corporate executives Implications for individual executives pursuing an intrapreneurial path within a larger company Contrasts how a corporation views an opportunity into a new business with a venture capitalist evaluating an investment opportunity. How does each set return requirements, monitor cash flow, and evaluate executives? Do not introduce facts from outside of the cases, as this will cause confusion in your analyses. Format should be a maximum of 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1” margins around. Please answer the following questions in your paper: What were the key assumptions DaVita made in devising and launching their DaVita Rx strategy? What would venture capitalists like and at the same time have fears with concerning Rx’s performance? Do you consider Rx a success? Provide substantiation for your answer. Name five key operational attributes of Paladina’s business model that contributed to Paladina’s success as a venture.
