Entrepreneurs Society: Business Games Executive

Hi guys, my name is Marvin, and I would like to put myself forward for this role as a Business Games Executive. Business Games is one of the most important roles in the society, as it is basically the first major event each academic year and sets the tone for that year ahead. I have taken part in this event and can see how impactful it can be in encouraging, particularly first-year students, to continue attending other events and competitions afterwards.

Although my team did not win, I still really cherished the event. I forged connections with students outside my existing network, precisely as the programme promised, while also enjoying competing against my friends from the same course. More unexpectedly, this led to a spring week offer from the sponsor company, EY-Parthenon. The Business Game gave me the very first platform to demonstrate my knowledge and skills in uni, while helping me fill the remaining buckets of network, resources and reputation. This event always holds a special place in my heart; it catalysed my university journey in a way I never anticipated, as I go on to actively participate in more events in the year and in the future. Hence, I wish to contribute by continuing its brilliance and help make the event even better next year!

I am standing for Business Games Executive because structured competitions offer one of the clearest ways for students to engage with entrepreneurship in practice. Through participating in consulting case competitions, DECA competitions, and business simulations, I have worked in teams analysing markets, developing strategies, and presenting recommendations under time pressure. In those settings, participants must quickly identify the core problem, test possible solutions, and explain their reasoning clearly to judges. Experiences like these show how competitions encourage practical thinking while also bringing together people with different ideas and approaches to business. Discussions within teams often continue beyond the competition itself, as participants compare strategies and refine their thinking about how organisations grow and operate.

Within the Entrepreneurs Society, business games can create the same environment. As Business Games Executive, I would support the organisation and delivery of competitions that encourage members to experiment with ideas and work through realistic business scenarios. By helping design engaging simulations and supporting the wider committee in running these events, I would aim to create opportunities where students collaborate, test entrepreneurial ideas, and learn from each other through practical problem-solving.