Our Partners
Disrupting the CHOCOLATE industry. Jake Karls is an alumni of Marianopolis College, now named Forbes 30 under 30. Alongside Lez and Nick, they created MDS. They excel in using storytelling and authenticity to build incredible marketing campaigns.
Disrupting the REAL ESTATE industry. From art studies to entrepreneurship, Sheryl Song alongside KD Dao, are using technology to reinvent the rental experience.
Their pitch on Dragon’s Den showed the art of conviction and inspires many.
Disrupting the MEDICAL industry. Julie Yew started as a fashion designer but fell in love with acupuncture. Now treating the Canadian Women’s Hockey team to MMA Athletes, she is creating harmony in two sectors and creating something new for the world of acupuncture and medicine.
Disrupting the MEN’s ESSENTIALS industry. Roberto Rebelo is a CPA, and alongside Robert, Phil and Anthony, previously working in corporate jobs, they jumped into the world of garment creating high-quality essentials. Their presence on social media and charisma win many hearts.
This year we invited 4 companies each disrupting their own industries to collaborate and excite competitors’ learning process. This competition is open to all.
* We will begin building per-country representation in the upcoming editions.
There are 3 entry points to this competition. You can enter up until April 1st,2023.
You will receive a certificate based on the cases solved. You can choose to solve 1 or all 3.
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Entry point 1
Preliminary – On going
February 10- April 10th, 2023
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Entry point 2
Judging Panel (Online)
March – April 10th 2023
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Entry point 3
Finals (Hybrid)
March 27th – April 10th 2023
4
Conference Day
Final Showdown
April 15, 2023
Earn this certificate and Enhance your résumé!
Entry 1
Start: Feb 10, 2023
End: April 10, 2023
Entry Point 1
You can enter the competition at any point, the earlier the more support you will get and more names on your certificate.
This is the first entry point, competitors can solve Live Case A or Live Case B. These cases are on-going and will close at the end of the competition. Best Performers are invited to discuss their ideas with the founders.
#digital marketing #social media #general business #entrepreneurship #healthcare #garment
Judges
Nate Turley
Roberto Rebelo
Julie Yew
Entry 2
Start: Mar 1st, 2023
Submission: Mar 24th, 2023
Presentation:
Mar 24th – April 1st, 2023
Entry Point 2
Competitors will receive multiple trainings to solve this case. All presentations will be provided feedback. Selected Presentations will present to a panel of judges via teleconferencing.
#entrepreneurship #operations #dataanalytics #realestate #culture #equitydiversityinclusion
Judges
Stephanie Wright
Sheryl Song
Entry 3
Start: Mar 24th, 2023
End: Apr 10th, 2023
Entry Point 3
This is the last entry point (last chance to join the competition by April 2nd).
Competitors will solve the Live Case 3. Top teams will be invited to present to a panel of judges. Physical teams will present to the co-founder in person on Conference Day
#marketing #food #chocolate #entrepreneurship #growth
Judges
Jake Karls
Conference Day
Apr 15th, 2023
8:30am – 3:30pm
Eastern Time
Final Showdown – Hybrid
On conference day, a hybrid format will be held. Top teams are invited to present to a panel of judges. Top 4 teams (who can physically join us) will run through a special round of competition.
Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Judges
Rocco Matteo
Jake Karls
Trainings
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March 7th, at 12:00PM EST
Deck Presentation
Samie Ly, MBA Ph.D
March 9th, at 12:00PM EST
Case Analysis
Stavros Athanasoulias, MBA
March 11th, at 10:00AM EST
The Power of Data
Stephanie Wright
March 16th, at 10:30AM EST
EDI
Shelly Elsliger
March 18th, at 9:00AM EST
Fuel your Tank
Guerin Luther Nimi
March 24th, at 12:00PM EST
Time Management
Brad Aeon, Ph.D
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for this competition?
Who can participate?
This competition is open to all. You do not have to be affiliated to an institution to participate. You do not have to be a student. In our last edition, there were commercial pilots, artists, medical professionals who participated.
How many people can be part of a team?
Each team can have up to 5 competitors. If you have a coach, your coach can be the 5th competitor. If you do not have a team, simply register as an individual and you will be put into a team.
If my friends have different backgrounds, can we still make a team?
Yes! we love diversity, bring your friends along and crack the cases together.
Can I add this experience to my resume?
Absolutely! You will receive certification under the World Case Committee when you successfully complete all 3 stages. If you attend the training and workshops, you get a bonus!
Is this event online or in person?
Most of this event is held online from February 10th until April 14th. The only physical component is the Conference Day on April 15th and the final workshop on Storytelling. The Conference will have a hybrid component allowing you to take part if you cannot physically be present. Everything else is held in teleconference and webinar style.
How do we qualify for the finals?
You can join anytime within Stage 1 and Stage 3. Each round gives you XPs, the top teams with the highest cumulative scores move to the finals.
The Finals have 2 components, 1 online and 1 in person to ensure the top teams all have the chance to present.
Can I join is I don't have experience?
Yes and Yes! This is a learning experience and we will be there to provide you training through each stage.
Registration
Recipients of the following awards
will be announced at WCO.
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The M.H. Award
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The Decide to be Kind Award
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The Innovative Writer Award
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The Professional Award
As a community, we aspire to achieve these goals together.
