Our Story

At CaseCatalyst, we believe that the best way to learn is through experience. However, high school students often lack access to experiential learning programs. That’s why we set out to create an alternative—one that allows students to learn through the experiences of others. The case method has long been a cornerstone of business education at top institutions like Harvard Business School, and we asked ourselves: Why should high school students have to wait until an MBA to benefit from this powerful learning tool?

That’s how CaseCatalyst was born—a virtual case competition designed specifically for high school students. By gamifying the learning process through competition, we make it engaging and exciting for young minds. We also believe that education should drive positive societal impact. As innovation continues to rise in developing economies, a gap has emerged where young students are unaware of the challenges, opportunities, and growth potential in these markets. To bridge this gap, our cases focus on innovative, impact-oriented startups from developing economies, helping students gain a global perspective, develop critical skills, an opportunity to implement solutions, and create an impact at the same time.

The Founders

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Khushi Malde

Khushi is a graduate student at Stanford Graduate School of Education, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Learning Design and Technology as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. She holds undergraduate degrees in Data Science and Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Khushi is passionate about experiential learning and believes that the best education comes through hands-on experiences. She has been in the education industry for the past 6 years running non-profits and promoting experiential learning programs in 20+ countries through which she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of entrepreneurship in empowering communities.

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Prekshaa Lohia

Prekshaa is a senior at University of Chicago, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology. During her time there she has come to appreciate and understand the critical importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience. She believes that applying classroom learning to solve real-world problems is essential for grasping the complexities of economics and business and that such experiences create a microcosm for understanding how businesses are built and thrive. She has interned Venture Capitalist Fund in Los Angeles, which further deepened her understanding of the startup ecosystem, especially in emerging and emerged economies Furthermore, being born in Delhi and brought up in Dubai, Prekshaa witnessed the growing startup culture in these regions and recognized the pivotal role they play in solving unique challenges, which inspired her to create CaseCatalyst.