A Drop in the Ocean and Several Challenges for the Ocean Drop

Abstract The present case of teaching proposes to students the need to strategically analyze the business model adopted by Ocean Drop - the first Brazilian company specialized in nutrition with microalgae, so that it can continue to increase its scalability without affecting profitability. The case also provokes a reflection on the adequacy of the business plan in the early stages of the company and the use of the Canvas business model as an alternative to formal and systematic planning in innovative business. This case can be used in postgraduate courses or MBA's, in subjects of Entrepreneurship, Innovation or Strategic Management. The situations reported in this case are based on a real story and the company name and characters have been retained. The teaching notes bring suggestions of issues to be discussed in the classroom, as well as a dynamic proposal for use of the case that makes it possible to relate the facts to the literature on the preparation of business plans and creation and evaluation of the Business Model Canvas.