Fall 2025: Live Case Competition
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| Program Title | Fall 2025: Live Case Competition | |
| Organization | CapSource Technologies | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
138
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| # of Projects Running |
1 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 10/20/25 End Date: 11/21/25 1 month |
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| About Students |
The competition attracts a diverse mix of students from institutions across the U.S. and internationally. Participants represent undergraduate and graduate programs in business-related disciplines, including management, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations. Each team is guided by a faculty advisor who helps coach and mentor students through the competition process. These students are motivated, collaborative, and eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world business problems through research, innovation, and structured presentation.
Student Level: Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Program Club/Other Organization Graduate Degree High School Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 2 - 4 |
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| Program Goals |
By engaging in this live challenge, students enhance their understanding of how business strategy works in practice, while gaining visibility and feedback from sponsoring executives and judges.
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Live Case Competition | |
| Format Description | The CapSource Live Case Competition Series is a high-impact experiential learning program that connects forward-thinking companies with undergraduate and graduate students to work on real-world strategic projects. Each competition challenges students to tackle a real business problem provided by a sponsoring organization, culminating in presentations of research, insights, and strategic recommendations. Competitions are held virtually, with finalists typically presenting live to senior company leadership As a sponsoring organization, you will:
Ideal sponsors are companies eager to tap into the next generation of business leaders while advancing real-world priorities through creative, student-led problem solving.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| Project Topics | Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation International Affairs Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Technology Commercialization | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
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| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere ✅ The CapSource Live Case Competition is primarily virtual, with finalists presenting online to senior company leadership
✅ Sponsoring companies are welcome to join virtually throughout the competition and attend the final event (in-person or virtual). ✅ Minimal time commitment required—1–3 hours/week, including kickoff call, Q&A Sessions, and finals judging. |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $ Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $ Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $ Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $ Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $ Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $ |
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| Other Requirements |
This is a turnkey brand-building and talent engagement opportunity—ideal for companies looking to cultivate future leaders, promote their mission, and inspire solutions to real business challenges. |
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| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Apr 08 2025, 10:44.00 PM |
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Sponsor Finalized
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Aug 01 2025, 10:44.00 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Sep 01 2025, 10:44.00 PM |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Oct 13 2025, 12:00.00 AM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Nov 21 2025, 12:00.00 AM |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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Project Kickoff Webinar |
10/20/2025, 12:00 PM Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Event |
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PRE-KICKOFF SELF EVAL |
10/24/2025, 23:59 PM | Evaluation |
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Q&A Webinar |
10/30/2025, 12:00 PM Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Event |
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Schedule Office Hours |
10/31/2025 Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Event |
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Temperature Check (Mandatory Evaluation) |
10/31/2025, 23:59 PM | Evaluation |
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Office Hours Closed! |
11/13/2025 Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Event |
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Top 12 Teams Announced & Final Presentation Schedule Announced |
11/17/2025 | Event |
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FINAL PRESENTATIONS! |
11/21/2025, 10:00 AM | Event |
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Awards Ceremony |
11/24/2025, 12:00 PM Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Event |
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End of Project Self Reflection (Mandatory) |
11/30/2025, 23:59 PM Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Evaluation |
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End of Project Peer Reflection (Mandatory) |
11/30/2025, 23:59 PM Canada/Eastern (UTC-04:00) | Evaluation |
Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Reimagining Tallo's Career Discovery Journey | Tallo | Product Design & Development Software Design & Development Strategic Planning UX/UI & Human-Centered Design |
Program Managers
| Name | Organization |
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| Jordan Levy | CapSource Technologies |
| Catherine Boatright | Lindsey Wilson College |
| Alisa Hunt | Post University |
| Joshua Beck | CapSource Technologies |
| Ryan Boatright | Lindsey Wilson College |