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2023 Case: Financial Exclusion

Case Overview

Students examined access to and quality of financial services in underserved markets and proposed business solutions to financial exclusion.

The winning team's case proposed a solution that involves working with small, local businesses to increase access to bank accounts and reduce exposure to predatory lending. Their plan was to partner with 150 small businesses in 10 ZIP codes to empower 45,000 Native Americans, Black and Hispanic millennial women in Indiana to open a bank account, establish credit and eventually finance larger purchases by 2024.

Students tackle financial inclusion for annual DE&I case competition

May 23, 2023

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Winning Teams - Graduate

1st place

Tenga | Chiyedza Chinake (MNA 2023) and Simba Mubvuma (MBA 2024)

2nd place

KTM Consulting Partnership | Travis Williams and Michael Williams (MSM 2023)

3rd place

Team YOUnique | Palm Luckom, Larissa Nogueira Hallack, Chaeyoung Gu, Celeste Rodriguez (MBA 2023)

Winning Teams – Undergraduate

1st place

CMG Consulting | Cleveland Sellers IV (Business Analytics) and Mateo Acosta (Finance and Economics)

2nd place

Team Rocket | Billy Micard (Finance and Psychology), Trey Lane (Mechanical Engineering), Chase Dixon (Computer Science), Robert Fitzpatrick (Sociology and International Development)

3rd place

Coins for Care | Bernice Antoine (Business Analytics and Global Affairs) and Luc Gelin (Finance and Economics)

Speakers

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Final Round Judging Panel

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Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors ($10,000+)

Platinum Sponsors are lead partners of the competition, receiving premier recognition through a keynote speaking opportunity. Platinum Sponsors gain access to top talent through exclusive networking events, fostering meaningful connections with students and industry leaders. Additionally, they also have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

Diamond Sponsors ($5,000+)

Diamond Sponsors are key partners of the competition, receiving prominent recognition and exclusive access to top talent through exclusive networking events, fostering meaningful connections with students and industry leaders. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

Gold Sponsors ($2,500+)

Gold Sponsors are valued partners of the competition, gaining recognition and access to top talent through an exclusive networking event, where they can connect with students and industry professionals. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

Strategic Partners

Strategic Partners play a vital role in shaping the competition and helping enhance the overall experience for participants. As thought partners, Strategic Partners will be actively involved in preparing students to compete, ensuring they gain valuable skills and directly contributing to the competition’s success. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.