{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Students Reflect on Foster MBA Core Case Competition","description":"In this episode of Conversations on Careers & Professional Life, we go inside the Autumn Quarter Integrated Case Competition at the Foster School of Business\u2014a one-week sprint where MBA teams analyze an acquisition case, submit a written recommendation, and deliver a 25-minute presentation to faculty, alumni, and industry judges. I speak with three students from finalist teams: Nat Fernandes (Class of 2027) \u2013 whose team placed third, emphasizing early alignment and organized execution. Josh Gonzales (Class of 2027) \u2013 part of the second-place team, highlighting team cohesion built from day one and the importance of energetic delivery. Andrew Parriot (Class of 2027) \u2013 from the winning team, reflecting on iteration, practice, and transforming earlier missteps into strength. We discuss: \u2022 How teams approached analysis, collaboration, and slide design \u2022 The value of early relationship-building and role clarity \u2022 The pressure and payoff of presenting to the entire class \u2022 What these students learned about communication, strategy, and themselves along the way A great listen for prospective MBAs, current students preparing for next year, and anyone curious about how high-performing teams deliver under tight deadlines. ","author_name":"Conversations on Careers and Professional Life","author_url":"http:\/\/conversationsoncareers.com","html":"