AlphaSights Case Challenge - Vanderbilt Fall 2026

AlphaSights Case Challenge

Timeline

• Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026
• Virtual Prep Night: October 5th, 2026 at 5pm CT
• Case Sent to Teams: October 5th, 2026 after prep-night
• Case Due: October 15th at 8am CT
• Competition: October 15th from 8am-1pm CT.
  • Please note, your team will be expected to choose a 50 minute timeframe for your presentation. You will not be expected to be available from 8am-1pm CT on 10/15. Rather, you will be expected to be present for your team's presentation and the celebratory lunch and winners' ceremony from 12-1pm CT.

Who we are 

In today’s global economy, accessing what’s available to everyone on the internet is no longer sufficient. Those who want to stay ahead of the competition need to access insights by speaking directly with highly specialized experts in the field. The knowledge-on-demand industry facilitates this in-depth research.

Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies and Fortune 500s. Learn more about us at alphasights.com. 

Case Challenge details

This case challenge is intended to provide a learning and skill-building experience and will encourage healthy competition. It will also provide you an opportunity to learn more about AlphaSights and potential career opportunities with our company. 

Before the case challenge you will receive a sample project for which you will need to find relevant industry experts. Please share the experts in a PDF no longer than 1 page and using bullet points, explain why they would be a good fit for the client to speak with along with a few questions to ask the expert to ensure they are a good fit for the client. Be prepared to engage in a more detailed conversation with the judges about your rationale for picking these experts. At the end of the document, please include (1) please rank the order in which you think the clients should prioritize taking a call with the experts proposed based on the relevance of their work experience (2) where the experts fit in on the value chain. 

In addition to presenting your experts, you will perform a mock phone call, role-playing as an Associate at AlphaSights speaking to the expert that you proposed. You will spend 5-10 minutes introducing yourself, AlphaSights, why you think this expert would be a good fit. Through questions, you will determine if their background and experience would be helpful to the clients. You must consider the timeframe the client has asked to get on the call with an expert, and how much you would compensate the expert to get them on the phone with your client. 

Requirements to participate:  

• All undergraduate class years
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3) 
• Extracurricular achievement throughout university
• Outstanding communication skills
• All majors and fields of study are encouraged to participate
• Work authorization in the United States; we do not sponsor visas but will consider applicants with STEM/OPT eligibility

Benefits

• Opportunity to think strategically, enhance business acumen and interface with senior leadership at AlphaSights.
• The top-scoring team will be offered the potential of an expedited interview process with AlphaSights & gift prizes.