Your Path to Top Business Schools

Introduction

Model Entrepreneur®

Competition

Model Entrepreneur Competition (MEC) was launched 11 years ago by Columbia Business School's Venture For All (VFA) in collaboration with IEG Global Association. MEC is the first entrepreneur competition that started at an Ivy League.

MEC began in 2014, and we're celebrating its impressive 11th anniversary. From the start, MEC has aimed to inspire and empower young talents to present innovative ideas with real business potential. Through unwavering dedication, it has become a standout among global competitions with 27 business launches and $7.1 million in funding.

MEC winners have also gained acceptance into prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, and others. This success showcases the caliber of talent nurtured by MEC, opening doors for aspiring entrepreneurs.

As we commemorate this milestone, we are proud of MEC's impact on the next generation of visionary business leaders.

Official Competition

The world’s first and only official entrepreneur competition founded at an Ivy League – Columbia Business School. IEG now facilitates all MEC’s across the globe.

Total Prize Exceeds $100,000

IEG is dedicated to bringing the world’s top education experience to students all over the world. As a non-profit organization, IEG contributed more than USD 100,000 each year to MEC.

Judges from Ivy League Schools and Industry Leaders

The Judging Panel consists of top executives from Fortune 500 and current professors and instructors from top universities. All team members will have a chance to consult directly with professors and domain experts.

MEC Annual Schedule

MEC Legacy

MEC Online

MEC Hybrid

MEC Regional

Tokyo

Americas

China

MEC Annual Schedule

MEC Legacy

MEC Online

MEC Hybrid

MEC Regional

Tokyo

Americas

China

Special Guest: Esther Wojcicki

About MEC

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MEC stands as the quintessential entrepreneurship competition. It connects Columbia Business School’s MBA program teachings to aspiring entrepreneurs. It challenges students to tackle real-world business problems by crafting detailed business plans, including product analysis, market research, marketing strategies, financial planning, and risk management. Additionally, participants create promotional videos and deliver compelling presentations to the judging panel. This immersive experience equips students with practical skills and invaluable exposure to the world of entrepreneurship and business.

Market Analysis

Pain Point

Your Product/Service

Market Size

Product Analysis

Competitors

SWOT

Product Positioning

Marketing

Market Segmentation

Marketing Plan

Distribution Channel

Financial Planning

Pro Forma Income Statement

Breakeven

Risk Management

Scenario Analysis

Sensitivity Analysis

Testimonial

School Feedback

A Word from the Judge

MEC is a unique entrepreneurship competition that empowers aspiring entrepreneurs globally by providing practical learning opportunities through crafting comprehensive business plans, market analysis, and impactful presentations, fostering valuable skills for future success.

— Martin Andersons

President, American Latvian Association
Phi Beta Kappa, Northwestern University
Columbia Business School Hermes Society

Get to Know the Judges

Past MEC Winners & Matriculation

2024 MEC - Top 5

Ranking	Team Name	School	Matriculation
1	Tempo Titans	Lexington High School, Deerfield Academy	TBD
2	InSpec	Mater Dei Catholic High School, John Randolph Tucker High School	TBD
3	SustainaBuilders	Jakarta Intercultural School, Nationalhigh Jakarta School, Surabaya Intercultural School	TBD
4	Team EcoTurbine	Havergal College, Middlesex School	Brown University
5	0INK	Chinese International School	TBD

2023 MEC - Top 5

Ranking	Team Name	School	Matriculation
1	Greenlight	Northfield Mount Hermon	Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University
2	Edulite	Chinese International School, Hong Kong	TBD
3	JOAL	Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Marks School, Iona Preparatory Upper School, Kent School	TBD
4	Fish Tank	NationalHigh Jakarta School, Jakarta Intercultural School	Cornell University, USC, Boston University, UC Irvine, Northeastern
5	Team Fuhsing	Taipei Fuhsing Private School	TBD

2022 MEC - Top 5

Ranking	Team Name	School	Matriculation
1	PetPartner	Chinese International School, Hong Kong	TBD
2	Easy Math	Keynote Academy Beijing	TBD
3	Protagonists	Taipei Fuhsing Private School	NYU, UC Berkeley
4	Champion of the Elder	Shenzhen College of International Education	NYU, UChicago
5	CloudApp	Canadian International School Singapore	TBD

2021 MEC - Top 5

Ranking	Team Name	School	Matriculation
1	VOBYUS	Monta Vista and Cupertino High School	Columbia, UPenn, Yale
2	Florago	Chinese International School, Hong Kong	Columbia, Northwestern, NYU
3	ECHO	Shanghai Foreign Language School Affiliation	Rice University
4	Kallergy	Monta Vista High School	Columbia, Harvard, Stanford, UPenn
5	MELÁNGE	Kang Chiao International School	NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC

The Most Innovative Schools: CEO Ranking

The CEO – Creators of Entrepreneurial Opportunity ranking system, supported by IEG, its partner universities, and domain experts over the past 13 years, recognizes schools for their commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

This ranking is not just a number—it is a recognition of a school’s dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders and visionaries.

Stand out in the educational community and demonstrate your commitment to excellence—join the CEO ranking today by participating in any of our MEC events!

Please click here to view the full list of the global CEO ranking.

Ranking in Americas

School Name	Ranking
Monta Vista High School	1
Cupertino High School	2
Northfield Mount Hermon School	3
Phillips Exeter Academy	4
St. Mark's School, MA	4
Taft School	6
Good Hope School	7
Oaks Christian School	8
Walnut High School	9
Lambert High School	10
Stanford Online High School	11
Boston Latin School	12
The Brearley School	13
Troy High School	14
California Academy of Mathematics and Science	15
Westtown School	16
Army and Navy Academy	17
Jserra Catholic High School	17
Lawrence Academy	17
Mercersburg Academy	17
Sage Hill School	17
Villanova Preparatory School	17

Ranking in Asia & EMEA

School Name	Ranking
Chinese International School Hong Kong	1
Kang Chiao International School Xiugang Campus	2
Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID)	3
Taipei Fuhsing Private School	4
Taipei American School	5
Shanghai American School Puxi Campus	6
Jakarta Intercultural School	7
The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China	8
Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus	9
Shanghai Pinghe School	10
Shanghai Foreign Language School Affiliated to SISU	11
Chinese International School Hangzhou	12
Keystone Academy	13
Taipei Wego Private High School	13
Dominican International School	15
Changshu Lunhua Foreign Language School	16
NationalHigh Jakarta School	16
St. Paul's School	18
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School	19
Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School	20

Participating Schools

Please click here to view the full 456 participating schools

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Contact

A: 5214F Diamond Heights Blvd #3322, San Francisco, CA 94131

T: +1.800.965.9379

E-mail：mec@ivyedugrp.org

About Us

MEC is a global competition hosted by IEG Global Association. All university-run programs are conducted by each university respectively, and IEG serves as its official representative.