Send us Fan Mail Nike's been struggling - can the $50B athletic footwear and apparel supplier turn it around? In this segment of Business Breakdowns, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux explore Nike's business and what the iconic brand needs to do to get back to market dominance. First, they cover key financials to know for Nike, before breaking down the com ... Show More
Jul 17
S23E29: How to Build Business Acumen for Consulting
Send us Fan MailBuilding business judgment is learnable – most candidates just go about it the wrong way.Tauseef Charanya spent 10 years at BCG, conducted over 300 case interviews, and coached hundreds of candidates through the process. In this episode, he explains what business ... Show More
23m 35s
Jul 15
S23E28: How to Use AI in Case Prep (And How Not To)
Send us Fan MailUsing AI for case prep? For most candidates, it's costing them the offer.McKinsey and Bain are already grading how you use AI in interviews this cycle.Most candidates ask AI for answers, skip the hypothesis, and accept whatever it hands back. That skips the exact ... Show More
12m 36s
Oct 2024
An Nvidia Challenger Files For An IPO + Can A New CEO Turn Nike Around?
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Tesla’s quarterly deliveries, a potential CVS breakup, and a venture capital firm’s decision to return money to investors. Then Scott explains the biggest red flag he sees in chipmaker Cerebras Systems as it prepares to go public, but brea ... Show More
53m 5s
Jul 2024
The Deal Room: Is Nike In Trouble & HSBC Shakes Up Its IBD Division
<p>In this episode, we delve into Nike's recent struggles, with its stock down over 30% this year. We'll explore the factors contributing to its decline, from questionable leadership and strategic missteps to macroeconomic challenges and rising competition in the sneaker market.< ... Show More
35m 53s
Sep 2024
Future of Marketing: Part Two
Today, we finish off our special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.
Scott answers your questions surrounding Nike’s value destruction, the power of rebranding, and how to build brand awareness outside of advertising.
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17m 54s