CEO Showdown

Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to registered college students. Team Size: 2–3 members per team. WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmsCObyVSlw4U7hjVzHCL6 Mode: Completely online. Inter-College Teams: Allowed. Total Rounds: 3. Round Format: Round 1: Teams receive one common business crisis and submit a 1-minute video defending their company. Round 2: Teams receive one unique business problem and get 5 minutes to prepare, followed by a 3-minute executive pitch. Round 3: Teams receive a more complex case combining technology and non-technical business challenges, requiring them to balance factors such as technology, finance, operations, strategy, risk, and customer impact. Teams get 3 minutes to prepare, followed by a 3-minute final pitch. Q&A: May be conducted by judges after the pitch. Rules: Each participant can be part of only one team. Problem statements are assigned by the organizers and cannot be exchanged or changed. Teams must strictly adhere to the allotted preparation and presentation time. Teams must present their solutions as company leadership/decision-makers. Unauthorized assistance, collaboration, or use of prohibited resources may result in disqualification. Any misconduct or violation of event guidelines may result in disqualification. The decision of the judges and organizing committee shall be final.