Episode Description
Watch the top undergraduate and master’s teams in the 2026 Case Competition World Cup Finals go head-to-head in a live, high-pressure strategy showdown.
5 finalist teams take on The Waymo Challenge, presented by Grant Thornton Stax: build a 3–5 year growth strategy to scale Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing business – without sacrificing safety, strong unit economics, or public trust.
You’ll see:
- 5-minute pitches from undergrad/MS competitors
- Live Q&A and evaluation from Celebrity Judges at EY-Parthenon, Grant Thornton Stax, KPMG, L.E.K. Consulting, and Simon-Kucher
- How top employers assess structured thinking, judgment, and storytelling
Presented by Grant Thornton Stax, a strategy consulting firm specializing in analytics-driven growth strategy and commercial diligence.
Stax partnered to develop the case and is actively hiring talent interested in strategy, data, and real-world impact.
Helpful Stax Links:
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about running a case competition for your university or club (Career Services & Club Leaders only)
- Book a
Join the last-ever Strategy Sprint (March 7-14)
Build consulting experience, boost your resume, and make a real impact on this 1-week consulting project (the last-ever project)
MBB Undergrad Timelines Are Moving Up
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for a structured, MBB-led prep plan + coaching + resume edits
Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you know
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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.