Overland Park, KS – The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), in partnership with CapSource, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2025 Spring Fully Virtual Live Case Competition. This year’s competition brought together over 190 students from 20 academic institutions, providing them with a dynamic platform to address real-world business challenges.
The competition featured a collaboration with WealthFluent, a financial platform dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures. Participants were tasked with developing strategies to enhance WealthFluent’s engagement with young professionals, focusing on areas such as digital marketing, growth strategies, and product development.
Jordan Levy, representing CapSource, emphasized the critical role of experiential learning in cultivating essential professional skills, including communication, teamwork, and leadership. He highlighted that all participants would receive comprehensive feedback to support their ongoing career development and confirmed plans to continue this competition format in the future.
Vanessa St. Laurent, representing IACBE, praised the competition’s impact: “The volume of innovative solutions these students developed was fantastic. From engaging young professionals through social media to partnering with student-athletes for brand collaborations, the range of strategic thinking on display was truly impressive. At IACBE, we promote excellence in business education, and this competition is excellence in action. We’re incredibly grateful to the coaches who provide students with these real-world learning opportunities and to all participants for embracing the virtual format, which makes this experience more accessible to international student teams.”
David Kon, co-founder and CEO of WealthFluent, also commended the competition’s global reach, highlighting the impressive performance of an international team: “There were many strong submissions, but I want to highlight Holy Angel University from the Philippines. Their ability to research and develop strategic insights for the U.S. market was truly impressive, and their presentations stood out for their depth and creativity.”
The competition concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing the top-performing teams:
- First Place: Chaminade University of Honolulu achieved a perfect score on their presentation, demonstrating exceptional insight and strategic thinking.
- Second Place: Lewis-Clark State College, participating for the first time, showcased impressive analytical skills and innovative solutions.
- Third Place: Florida Institute of Technology delivered a compelling presentation, earning them a well-deserved spot among the top contenders.
In addition to cash prizes—$1,200 for first place, $800 for second, and $500 for third—top performers are being considered for internships with WealthFluent, further bridging the gap between academic achievement and professional opportunity.
Participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to engage in the competition, highlighting the support from WealthFluent and IACBE. The event underscored the positive impact of experiential learning and the value of networking within the business education community.
For more information about the Live Case Competition and future participation opportunities, please visit CapSource’s IACBE page.
