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Send us a text Watch the top MBA teams in the 2025 MBA Case Competition World Cup Finals go head-to-head in a live, high-pressure strategy showdown. Five finalist teams take on The Cava Challenge: build a 3–5 year growth strategy to scale Cava nationally — without sacrificing the flavor, quality, and culture that made the brand. You’ll see: 5-minute executive-style presentations Live Q&A / defense under pressure How employers evaluate structure, judgment, and communication in real time Whether you’re recruiting for consulting, strategy, or business roles, this episode is a front-row seat to what “top-tier” thinking looks like. Judging employers: Accenture • L.E.K. • Netflix • OC&C • Simon-Kucher • Slalom Additional Resources: Learn more about running a case competition for your university or club ( Career Services & Club Leaders only ) Get your copy of Marc Cosentino's newest book: Case In Point - Case Competition: Creating Winning Strategy Presentations for Case Competitions and Job Offers Partner Links: Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program ; unlock 10% off with code SIMPLIFIED-10 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us ( team@managementconsulted.com ) with questions or feedback.