Jive Software

By Mark Leslie, Mark Stevens, Claire Magat
2009 | Case No. E360

The case opens with Dave Hersh, CEO of Jive Software, calling an all-hands meeting. After a record revenue year in 2007, Jive grew its sales force too quickly and missed its third quarter plan for 2008. Hersh was forced to conduct a massive lay-off, during which 20 percent of the workforce was let go. The company is facing increasing competitive pressure and a difficult economic environment, as well as a venture partner that is growing frustrated.

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