{"id":1618,"date":"2023-12-13T15:25:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theworldcase.com\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2025-05-18T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T14:57:04","slug":"cross-continental-cohort-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theworldcase.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/cross-continental-cohort-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-Continental Cohort 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Poppins|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Cross-Continental Cohort 2023<\/h1>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>3 Countries coming together in our Pilot<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>World XP Open Season 2 | Competition Story<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#0a0106&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2225%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;&#8221;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFz223oLWc\/view?embed&#8221; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221; allow=&#8221;fullscreen&#8221;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/iframe><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFz223oLWc\/view?utm_content=DAFz223oLWc&#038;utm_campaign=designshare&#038;utm_medium=embeds&#038;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cross-Continental Cohort &#8211; Welcome<\/a> by Innovatank Design Team[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/theworldcase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image002.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;image002&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>A cross-continental cohort spanning across 3 countries, each with 16 aspiring students and their mentors, embarked on an extraordinary journey. Forming teams of 4 competitors, comprising one member from each country, they dove into the depths of innovation and challenges together. Over the course of 7 incredible days, they explored the wonders of Ecuador, Namibia, Uruguay, Latvia, Mongolia, Denmark, Georgia, Ivory Coast, Spain, and Fiji, uncovering the diverse landscapes and unique perspectives of each destination.Tasked with the mission to create a responsible business in a world intertwined with Artificial Intelligence, these teams unleashed their creativity and harnessed human ingenuity to develop groundbreaking solutions. As the competition reached its climax, the final presentations showcased the most comprehensive and astute recommendations. A distinguished panel of 9 judges, comprising both academic luminaries and industry leaders, diligently evaluated their proposals with utmost scrutiny.Join us in celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of these visionary minds, as they redefine the boundaries of human innovation and shape a better future for all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#0a0106&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Congratulations to<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1st Place &#8211; Team J &#8211; Fiji\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Diana Akisa, Shengjun Zhang, Jyoti Gaur, Besan Barhoumeh\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The team delivered a solid and convincing presentation in terms of team work, country research, the solution and the use of technology.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2nd Place &#8211; Team F &#8211; Denmark\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Anna Thai, Fareed Shatara, Zeng Wenjun<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Nice job overall and liked the story and developed the idea further in the question period. Overall great work. Your presentation was well organized and convincing. The hard work really shows.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>3rd Place &#8211; Team G &#8211; Georgia<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">L\u00ea \u0110\u1ee9c To\u00e0n, Yusi Song, Homa Sadid, Xintian Lin<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>They were excellent in convincing the judges of their plan and had all of the ins and outs. Good presentation, Dynamics Good job at delivering the story with energy and allowing for a good understanding of the solution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>2023 Cross-Continental Cohort &#8211; Mentors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/camwelsh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameron Welsh<\/a>, Professor and Case Competition Director at the University of Calgary<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mikloskozmaphd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miklos Kozma<\/a>, Dr. Professor in Strategy and MBA Director at Corvinus University in Budapest<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/raafat-saade-87557a254\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raafat Saade<\/a>, Dr. Professor and Chair at Beijing Institute of Technology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenetremblay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Tremblay<\/a>, International Author and Researcher<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rocco-matteo-a2a91b6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocco Matteo<\/a>, Retail Executive Expert, President at E3-Consulting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nt-paul-nguyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Nguyen<\/a>, Program Director at Scotia Bank<\/li>\n<li>Juan Villascusa, Social Impact Measurement Expert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2023 Cross-Continental Cohort &#8211; Participants<\/h2>\n<p>Representing China<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yuhan Long<\/li>\n<li>Chen Guo<\/li>\n<li>\u5f90 \u5219\u6668\u00a0 (Xu Zechen)<\/li>\n<li>Jiayi Sun<\/li>\n<li>Yiqi Peng<\/li>\n<li>Yuhan Long<\/li>\n<li>Ruixi Chen<\/li>\n<li>Xiner Long<\/li>\n<li>Xiangyun Xia<\/li>\n<li>Wenjun Zeng<\/li>\n<li>Yusi Song<\/li>\n<li>\u6797 \u6615\u606c (Lin Xintian)<\/li>\n<li>Siying Li<\/li>\n<li>Pan Yishu<\/li>\n<li>Yuge Zhao<\/li>\n<li>\u5f20 \u5723\u541b ( Zhang Shengjun)<\/li>\n<li>Liu Tian Le<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Representing Hungary<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samuel Adjapong<\/li>\n<li>Titus Khalende<\/li>\n<li>Betty Nyarko Essien<\/li>\n<li>Carmen Rivera Urgiles<\/li>\n<li>Pamela Katherine Ramirez Navarro<\/li>\n<li>Fareed Shatara<\/li>\n<li>Toan Le Duc<\/li>\n<li>Su Lin Htet<\/li>\n<li>Theophilus Buckman<\/li>\n<li>Stanford Bright-Plange<\/li>\n<li>Besan Barhoumeh<\/li>\n<li>Diana Akisa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Representing Canada<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samridhi Aggarwal<\/li>\n<li>Ayushi Choudhary<\/li>\n<li>Lay Patel<\/li>\n<li>Lucy Anowai<\/li>\n<li>Raymond Lam<\/li>\n<li>Anna Thai<\/li>\n<li>Homa Sadid<\/li>\n<li>Laju Edema<\/li>\n<li>Jyoti Gaur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*only participants who have successfully completed the challenge are shown on this list.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#0a0106&#8243; 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