The 23rd annual ROMBA case competition, sponsored by Bain &Co., is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ graduate students to showcase their analytical, presentation, and strategic skills to judges comprised of professionals from Reaching Out’s various consulting corporate partners. All entrants must be current LGBTQ+ or active ally MBAs/graduate students.

This year’s case centers around an LGBTQ+-owned and operated small business based in Los Angeles. Once teams are submitted, the case itself will be distributed to all teams September 6, 2024

1st Place Award: $5,000
2nd Place Award: $2,500
3rd Place Award: $1,000

• Registration Deadline: Once 24 applications are received or by 11:59 PM PT, September 5, 2024.
• Case Sent to Teams: September 6, 2024
• Presentation decks due: 11:59 PM PT, September 23, 2024. EACH TEAM WILL HAVE 10 MINS TO PRESENT THEIR DECK.
• Competition Date: September 28, 2024
  • Preliminary Rounds: 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM (Breakfast and rules review run 7:30-8:00 AM, competition starts at 8:10 AM)
  • Final Round: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

The annual M&A case competition, sponsored by Wells Fargo, provides MBA student teams with the opportunity to experience the role of investment bankers in a mergers & acquisition scenario. Teams will demonstrate their financial and strategic analysis skills before a panel of industry experts.

Students can enter the competition individually or with a team of up to 4 LGBTQ+ or active ally MBAs/graduate students.

All entrants must be current LGBTQ+ or active ally MBAs/graduate students and be registered to attend the ROMBA conference and available to present their idea in person, if chosen as a finalist, on September 28, 2024.

1st Place Award: $2,500

• Registration Deadline: By 11:59 PM PT, September 5, 2024
• Case Sent to Teams: September 6, 2024
• Presentation decks due: 11:59 PM PT, September 23, 2024.
• Competition Date: September 28, 2024 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM PT

Pitch your startup to a panel of entrepreneurs and investors who will provide valuable feedback and advice on your pitch and business model. The winner will walk away with a $2,500 prize to help move their venture to the next level. Both LGBTQ+ MBA graduate students and LGBTQ+ MBA alumni are eligible to compete.

All entrants must be current LGBTQ+ or active ally MBAs/graduate students.

1st Place Award: $2,500

• Application Deadline: 11:59pm PT on September 15, 2024
• Finalists Notified: September 18, 2024
• Pitch Date: September 28, 2024 1:30 PM-3:00 PM