This case describes the rapid growth of a social enterprise in Singapore - Foreword Coffee - that aims to empower persons with disabilities by providing them with employment in cafes. Drawing on interviews with its co-founders and published sources, the case highlights key challenges faced by the social enterprise, including sustainable growth, inclusive hiring and leadership succession. The accompanying teaching note guides educators on using the case for discussion in social entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, human resource management and leadership classes.

This case examines gender challenges confronting women leaders, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related sectors through the lens of Wendy Chan, a data science team leader in Europa a multinational insurance company, and the challenges she encountered in her role, as well as the steps she took to address her situation. It highlights issues concerning bias against women leaders, gender differences toward work issues, and work-life balance. This case caters to undergraduates and graduate courses on management and/or entrepreneurship that focus on diversity and leadership issues, especially those covering the topic of gender. It is also suitable for gender studies and women's studies courses with a focus on diversity and leadership issues.