begin case competition journey

--- title: "Begin your case competition journey" slug: "begin-case-competition-journey" type: "guide" excerpt: "A fast start guide with the first three actions to take before your first case comp." difficulty: "intro" readingTime: 5 topics: ["getting-started", "planning", "teamwork"] categories: ["guides"] publishedAt: "2025-12-04" updatedAt: "2025-12-04" ---

If you are new to case competitions, start with momentum instead of perfection. The goal is to get into your first competition quickly, then improve with each round.

Step 1: Pick one competition to aim for

Choose a competition with a clear brief and deadline. If you are not sure, start with a university-hosted case or a beginner-friendly format.

Step 2: Build a small, committed team

Look for 3 to 4 teammates with complementary strengths (research, synthesis, storytelling, design). Agree on availability and decision-making rules early.

Step 3: Use a simple workflow

• Break the brief into 2 to 3 workstreams
• Meet twice in the first 24 hours
• Build a draft deck early, then refine

Ready to start? Browse live competitions and pick one to commit to: Browse competitions