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Winning takes more than technical knowledge. It takes confidence, strategy, and the ability to present like an executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Lubar students – Max Curro, Jakob Juedes, Jack Linge, and Luke Sagone – for taking first place in the prestigious Wisconsin ACG Cup competition hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth. Competing against teams from UW\u2013Madison and Marquette, the undergraduate team impressed judges with standout analytics, strategic thinking, and executive-level presentation skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual competition challenges students with a realistic private equity and investment banking case study, preparing them for the fast-paced world of corporate finance and deal-making. All team members are IMCP tutors and work part-time jobs.

Another example of Lubar students rising to the challenge and delivering at the highest level. \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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