where can i find more BCG platinion cases? i've done the two here and using AI to give me more but its not as accurate

Hi!

You’re right - finding high-quality BCG Platinion cases can be tricky because they aren’t usually published in the classic case banks the way MBB cases are. The good news is that Platinion cases are not fundamentally a separate type - they are still structured problem-solving cases, often with a digital/technology/product context.

Here are some practical sources and approaches:

1. Standard casebooks with digital contexts
Cases from books like Case in Point or Victor Cheng’s materials can be adapted by yourself into digital/tech scenarios. For example, take a profitability or growth case and add a digital twist (mobile app engagement, platform economics, UX changes, etc.).

2. Consulting blogs + community aggregators
Sites like Management Consulted, CraftingCases, or personal Medium articles often have digital-leaning practice cases. They’re not labeled “Platinion,” but the structure is the same.

For me, the same challenge applied to Visa Consultinf & Analytics. “VCA case banks” aren’t widely posted publicly either. What matters most for both Platinion and VCA is your structured thinking + ability to tie solutions to business and digital impact. So focus on mastering structure first and then layering the digital/tech context on top.

Hello!

You're right, BCG Platinion cases are honestly a bit harder to find because they’re much more tech focused and less standardized than classic strategy cases from my point of view. The AI-generated ones often miss the nuances of real tech strategy and implementation challenges.

I’d recommend three things. First, try filtering specifically for IT or digital implementation style cases on PrepLounge, rather than pure strategy. Second, look at BCG X and digital cases as well, since the logic and depth are often very similar to Platinion interviews. Third, practice tech-heavy cases from firms like Accenture Strategy or Deloitte Digital; the structure and discussion around architecture, legacy systems, and implementation trade-offs is very close.

If you want something closer to the real format, focus less on generic AI cases and more on adapting real project examples into cases yourself. Think about scenarios like core banking migration, ERP implementation, cloud strategy, or data platform builds. That approach will feel much more realistic than generic market entry prompts and will better prepare you for the types of discussions you'll have.

Hope this helps!

hello! 

BCG Platinion cases are honestly a bit harder to find because they’re much more tech focused and less standardized than classic strategy cases from my point of view. 

I’d recommend three things. Maybe filter specifically on Prep for IT or digital implementation style cases rather than pure strategy? Second, look at BCG X and digital cases as well since the logic and depth are often very similar to Platinion interviews. Third, practice tech heavy cases from firms like Accenture Strategy or Deloitte Digital because the structure and discussion around architecture, legacy systems, and implementation trade offs is very close.

If you want something closer to the real format, focus less on generic AI generated cases and more on adapting real project examples into cases yourself, for example core banking migration, ERP implementation, cloud strategy, data platform build. That will feel much more realistic than generic market entry prompts.

best,
Alessa :)

Hi, I’m currently preparing for my upcoming R1 interview at BCG Platinion and I’m looking for case partners. Would you be interested in practicing together? How much time do you have left before your interview?

If you're looking for more digital focused cases that are based on MBB interviews, you might find this useful:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led/advanced/digital-lab-at-leta-bank-mckbcg-digital-261

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led/intermediate/glowmobile-goes-digital-mckinsey-first-round-280

Best,

Cristian

Platinion cases are genuinely rare. Here is where to look.

PrepLounge and IGotAnOffer are your best bets. Candidates occasionally share Platinion-specific experiences there. Not many, but better than AI-generated ones.

Also reach out to people who have interviewed at Platinion on LinkedIn. Former candidates share details in coffee chats that never make it online.

If you keep using AI, give it very specific prompts around IT transformation, build versus buy decisions, and digital architecture trade-offs. That gets you closer to the real thing than generic case prompts.