Case Competition

Think like a PM as you tackle real-world challenges. Team up, build creative solutions, and compete in the NYU PMC Product Case Competition.

CLOSED for sP'25

Meet the Lead

What is Case Competition

Case Competition is a 2-round product-based competition modeled off of real world product cases. You’ll find or be paired in teams to compete against not only other NYU students, but also students across a range of established schools! Be inspired by unique pain points, innovative problem solving, and creative presentations.

How To Participate

Sign - Ups

  • Applications will open 1-2 weeks before Round 1
  • Sign up as an individual or a team of up to 4
  • Be prepared to answer a product question in the application via video prompt
  • Selected teams/individuals will be notified after the submission period
  • Individuals and incomplete teams will have the opportunity to add more team members at the Opening Session
*No coding or technical experience required!

What you will gain

Experience
  • Portfolio projects and experience for resumes & interviews
  • Connections with professional PMs
Support
  • Prototyping and pitching workshops
  • In-person collaborative workspaces
  • Team building opportunities

Our Sponsors

Our Partner Schools

Meet the Finalists

Arnav Sastry

2024 Fall Finalist

Case Competition has taught me how to work in teams and to work hard in delivering the product that my team envisioned. It was a great experience I would recommend to anyone looking for some product experience.

Maggie Lu

2024 Fall Finalist

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the NYU Product Management Club's Product Case Competition, which was truly transformative. The competition allowed me to collaborate with talented peers, tackling real-world challenges that tested our creativity and strategic thinking. It was an invaluable experience that helped refine my approach to product management.

The Timeline
April 2nd
Round 1 prompt is released
April 4th
Round One - Teams present their work to industry PMs and student judges  

Participants from NYU have the opportunity to present live at the PitchBook office

Winners of Round 1 get a small break, and then are back to work on a new prompt for Round 2!
April 6th
Round 2 - The winning teams from each partner school present their new pitches to PM judges

The overall winner is announced the end of the competition!

FAQs

Answers to questions you might have about the
Case Competition

Who can apply?

Everyone from all backgrounds and years is welcome to apply!

Can I participate individually?

Yes! If you apply individually you will have the opportunity to find your teammate at our mandatory opening session.

If you are not familiar with networking or need help finding a teammate, please email the case competition lead for assistance.

What are the deliverables for this competition?

We expect you for both 1st local NYU round and 2nd national round to create a pitch deck to present your solution to our given prompt.

The deck should include your analysis of the problem and approach to the solution, but the actual content and how you present is to your freedom.

Where does the competition take place?

1st local round will be at the Pitchbook office by midtown, and the 2nd national round will be on zoom with teams from other schools.

What if I am late OR cannot attend the competition anymore?

Please read the timeline and instructions provided on this website and application form carefully to schedule your availability. We can work around tardiness, but cannot allow any absence in any of the events, including the opening session.

If you cannot no longer attend, please let the case competition lead know as soon as possible.

Designed by Karen Toyber, Jin Lee, and Parul Veda