Product Strategy Case Competition

Overview Where Strategy Meets Product Can you break down a complex business problem, identify the right strategic opportunity, and build a product-led solution that creates measurable business impact? STRATX is a national-level case competition designed for students passionate about Strategy, Consulting, Product Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. The competition will take participants through three intensive rounds, testing everything from business fundamentals and strategic thinking to problem-solving, product strategy, and executive-level presentation. Competition Timeline Registration Deadline: 22 September Round 1 – Strategist's Quiz: 25 September Round 2 – Case Launch: 26 September Round 2 – Case Submission Deadline: 2 October Round 3 – Final Presentation Round: 4 October Winner Announcement: 4 October Round 1 — The Strategist's Quiz Date: 25 September Think fast. Think commercially. Think strategically. The first round will test participants on the fundamentals that every aspiring strategist and product leader should know. The Quiz Will Cover: Business Strategy Product Management Consulting Frameworks Market & Competitive Analysis Business Models Marketing & Growth Entrepreneurship Logical & Analytical Reasoning Business & Industry Knowledge Format: Mode: Online Question Type: MCQs and Analytical Questions Teams will be ranked based on their performance, and the top-performing teams will advance to the Case Round. Round 2 — The Case Launch Date: 26 September The real challenge begins. Shortlisted teams will receive a real-world business case on 26 September. The case will require participants to go beyond textbook frameworks and solve a complex strategic or product challenge. Participants Will Need to Answer: What is the problem? Why is it happening? What should the company do? How should the strategy be executed? What impact can the recommendation create? Possible Case Themes: Product Launch Product Growth Customer Retention Case Submission Teams will prepare a strategy deck based on the case. Case Launch: 26 September Submission Deadline: 2 October Recommended Deck Size: 8–10 slides Suggested Case Deck Structure: Executive Summary Problem Definition Market & Industry Analysis Customer / User Insights Root Cause Analysis Strategic Alternatives Recommended Strategy Product / Business Strategy Implementation Roadmap KPIs & Expected Impact The strongest teams will be shortlisted for the Grand Finale. Round 3 — Final Presentation Round Date: 4 October This is where strategy meets conviction. The shortlisted teams will present their solutions before an expert jury comprising professionals from Strategy, Consulting, Product Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership. Presentation Format: Presentation: 10 minutes Jury Q&A: 7 minutes Total: 17 minutes per team Teams will be evaluated not only on what they recommend, but also on how well they defend their thinking. Evaluation Criteria: Strategic Thinking Problem Structuring Quality of Analysis Product Thinking Commercial Viability Creativity & Differentiation Feasibility Implementation Approach Business Impact Presentation & Storytelling Ability to Handle Q&A The winners will be announced on 4 October following the final presentations. Important Dates Registration Deadline: 22 September Round 1 – Strategist's Quiz: 25 September Round 2 – Case Launch: 26 September Case Submission Deadline: 2 October Round 3 – Final Presentation Round: 4 October Winner Announcement: 4 October