For the Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) program with University of California's Rady Business School of Management, our leading corporate sponsor Deloitte challenged us to to develop strategy, technology, and human capital recommendations for Shared, a ride-sharing car service company.
3. CHALLENGES
Competition
Lack of a clear growth strategy
Regulatory pressures
Driver and customer dissatisfaction with app
High turnover rates
4. TARGETED APPROACH
•Expand domestically and
internationally on current
services
•Issue comprehensive
background checks
•Double insurance
coverage for drivers
Strategy &
Operations
•Strategic alliance with
Google Maps
•Deploy of SharedAhead
and SharedRewards
Technology •Restructure organization
•Implement work/life &
professional development
initiatives
Human
Capital
5. TARGETED APPROACH
•Expand domestically and
internationally on current
services
•Issue comprehensive
background checks
•Double insurance
coverage for drivers
Strategy &
Operations
•Strategic alliance with
Google Maps
•Deploy of SharedAhead
and SharedRewards
Technology •Restructure organization
•Implement work/life &
professional development
initiatives
Human
Capital
6. EXPANSION STRATEGY - DOMESTIC
2016 Q1
West
Revenue $109 M
Profit $2.7 M
User % 23.5%
• Established Region
• 35.92% domestic
profit
• The most
competition
• Sustain market
dominance
7. EXPANSION STRATEGY - DOMESTIC
2016 Q1 2016 Q2
West Atlantic/South
Revenue $109 M
Profit $2.7 M
User % 23.5%
• Established Region
• 35.92% domestic
profit
• The most
competition
• Sustain market
dominance
Revenue $28.5 M
Profit $1.4 M
User % 20.9%
• Larger distances =
more revenue
• 18.62% domestic
profit
• New Region –
• Growth &
Momentum
8. EXPANSION STRATEGY - DOMESTIC
2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3
West Atlantic/South Central
Revenue $109 M
Profit $2.7 M
User % 23.5%
• Established Region
• 35.92% domestic
profit
• The most
competition
• Sustain market
dominance
Revenue $28.5 M
Profit $1.4 M
User % 20.9%
• Larger distances =
more revenue
• 18.62% domestic
profit
• New Region –
• Growth &
Momentum
Revenue $66 M
Profit $1. 8 M
User % 20.3%
• No issues have arisen
• 22.13% domestic
profit
• 3 of the top cities
• High potential for
growth
9. EXPANSION STRATEGY - DOMESTIC
2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4
West Atlantic/South Central North East
Revenue $109 M
Profit $2.7 M
User % 23.5%
• Established Region
• 35.92% domestic
profit
• The most
competition
• Sustain market
dominance
Revenue $28.5 M
Profit $1.4 M
User % 20.9%
• Larger distances =
more revenue
• 18.62% domestic
profit
• New Region –
• Growth &
Momentum
Revenue $66 M
Profit $1. 8 M
User % 20.3%
• No issues have arisen
• 22.13% domestic
profit
• 3 of the top cities
• High potential for
growth
Revenue $76.5 M
Profit $1 M
User % 19.66%
• Highly saturated
market
• Already in the big
cities
10. EXPANSION STRATEGY - INTERNATIONAL
2016 Q1
North America
Revenue $7 M
Profit $1.2 M
User % 34.6%
• Most profitable
region
• No competitors
• Expanding fast to
dominate
• 43% international
profit
11. EXPANSION STRATEGY - INTERNATIONAL
2016 Q1 2016 Q3
North America Europe
Revenue $7 M
Profit $1.2 M
User % 34.6%
• Most profitable
region
• No competitors
• Expanding fast to
dominate
• 43% international
profit
Revenue $32.5 M
Profit $878,000
User % 3.59%
• No competitors
• Trans-border
traveling
• Quickly word of
mouth
12. EXPANSION STRATEGY - INTERNATIONAL
2016 Q1 2016 Q3 2016 Q3
North America Europe Asia
Revenue $7 M
Profit $1.2 M
User % 34.6%
• Most profitable
region
• No competitors
• Expanding fast to
dominate
• 43% international
profit
Revenue $32.5 M
Profit $878,000
User % 3.59%
• No competitors
• Trans-border
traveling
• Quickly word of
mouth
Revenue $5 M
Profit $715,000
User % 2.87%
• No competitors
• High population
density
• High car-free
population
16. INITIAL EXPANSION FRAMEWORK
• Population density of 100 people per
square mile
• Population growth
• 20% of population needs to be car
free
17. LEGAL AND REGULATORY SOLUTION
• Valid license in state of operation
• Background check
• Every six months
• Double insurance coverage
18. TARGETED APPROACH
•Expand domestically and
internationally on current
services
•Issue comprehensive
background checks
•Double insurance
coverage for drivers
Strategy &
Operations
•Strategic alliance with
Google Maps
•Deploy of SharedAhead
and SharedRewards
Technology •Restructure organization
•Implement work/life &
professional development
initiatives
Human
Capital
19. MAPPING SERVICES
In-House
Development
Advantages:
• Company Ownership
• Quick to implement
change
Disadvantages:
• Expensive
• Time consuming
Risk:
• Competitors may gain
lead
Strategic Alliance
Advantages:
• Quickly implementing
solutions
• Less expensive
• Proven reliability
Disadvantages:
• No control
• Long term solutions
Risk:
• Potential long term
cost
Acquisition
Advantages:
• Immediate solutions
• Company ownership of
Property
Disadvantages:
• Expensive
• Not viable
Risk:
• Negative cash flow
20. MAPPING SERVICES
In-House
Development
Advantages:
• Company Ownership
• Quick to implement
change
Disadvantages:
• Expensive
• Time consuming
Risk:
• Competitors may gain
lead
Strategic Alliance
Advantages:
• Quickly implementing
solutions
• Less expensive
• Proven reliability
Disadvantages:
• No control
• Long term solutions
Risk:
• Potential long term
cost
Acquisition
Advantages:
• Immediate solutions
• Company ownership of
Property
Disadvantages:
• Expensive
• Not viable
Risk:
• Negative cash flow
21. SHAREDAHEAD
• Launch in largest cities
(SFO and JFK)
• 3-6 month pilot program
• Reduced gross margin
22. SHAREDAHEAD
• Launch in largest cities
(SFO and JFK)
• 3-6 month pilot program
• Reduced gross margin
Advantages:
• New market
Disadvantages:
• Fare prediction
• Unknown driver availability
25. TARGETED APPROACH
•Expand domestically and
internationally on current
services
•Issue comprehensive
background checks
•Double insurance
coverage for drivers
Strategy &
Operations
•Strategic alliance with
Google Maps
•Deploy of SharedAhead
and SharedRewards
Technology •Restructure organization
•Implement work/life &
professional development
initiatives
Human
Capital
28. NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
CEO
Global
President
CTO CFO CLO
Human
Resource
s
US
President
Europe
President
Asia
Preside
nt
North
American
President (EX
US)
Director of
Accounting
Director of
Operations
Director of
Shared Plus
Director of
Marketing
29. WORK / LIFE BALANCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Evaluated top five ranked Indeed companies for healthy work-life
balances
Benefit implementation
Nearby childcare centers
Seven paid weeks maternity leave
Virtual training and telecommuting where appropriate
Career milestone training
Mentoring programs
33. KEY TAKEAWAYS
Strategy &
Operations
•Systematic Approach to Domestic and International
Expansion
Technology
•Strategic Alliance with Google Maps
•Parallel Development of App and New Services
Human
Capital
•Streamlined and Scalable Organizational Structure
•Reduced Turnover and Increased Employee Satisfaction