Toto Foundation

ProHub Comment

This case tests the candidate's ability to balance quantitative analysis with non-profit mission objectives. The interviewee must recognize that maximizing impact per dollar—not just profit margins—is the relevant metric, and must consider operational feasibility (safety, regulatory, infrastructure) alongside financial and impact projections.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source NYU
50 / 100
Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in Africa. Our client is seeking your expertise to determine where and how to deploy their technology to have the maximum impact.

Clarifying Information

  1. Parent company manufacture/sells drones
  2. Extensive commercial experience in the US
  3. Commercial Product Uses: Transportation of light packages, Limited military and defense
  4. Foundation Grant: $4 million upfront, $1 million per year thereafter
  5. Project Goals and Constraints: Maximize impact on human lives while staying within budget, Safety is primary concern, No additional sources of funding, Grant can only apply to projects in Africa, Success of this phase will prompt future investment