Strategy Simplified S21E24: Cava Growth Strategy — Live MBA Case Competition Finals
Dec 19, 2025
01:02:30
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
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