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Market sizing

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Any similar platforms like this for PE/VC

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Additional experience after 1st MBB attempt

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Question re case preparation

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Q: Business model and customer needs

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What are the best ME / KSA / UAE news resources available? Thanks

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Life sciences specific cases

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What's it like working for Booz Allen Hamilton in ME? What are the nature of projects? Functional/Industry expertise?

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How is the strategy consulting space in ME at the moment? Any personal reflections (MBB, Roland Berger, Kearney, S&)?

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