S22E14: Build-A-Bear Should Be Dead. So Why Is It Thriving?

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S22E15: Consulting Unpacked | The Worst Mistake In My First Month at Bain

Send a textI went to the beach (literally) during my first month at Bain.Technically, I was allowed to. Strategically, it quietly hurt my early trajectory.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the biggest mistake she made in her first month – and what she ...  Show more

S22E13: Waymo Growth Strategy Showdown – World Cup Finals 2026

Send a textWatch 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 s ...  Show more

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