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Jul 2022
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S7E24: McKinsey Mergers & Acquisitions C...

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Welcome to another case interview walkthrough. This episode features Adeniyi, a PhD candidate transitioning from academia to strategy consulting. The interviewer is Maxime Betas, ex-McKinsey consultant.

The case involves an investment fund considering investing in a grocery delivery app. Go or no-go? Listen now to hear the recommendation Adeniyi gives.

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