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🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now!
This week, we sat down with the amazing Jennifer & Kristen from Wall Street Skinny - and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. 👀🔥

Together with Giorgio (MCD Education), we dove into candid conversations about careers in finance, personal investing, navigating the industry, and the lessons learned along the way.

From honest career stories to practical investing insights, this episode is packed with value - whether you’re starting your journey or already building it.

🎧 Tune in now to hear real talk, real experiences, and real advice from four inspiring voices in finance.

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🚀 The Challenge may be over… but the journey continues!

You crushed the Swiss Student Investment Challenge - and we’re keeping the momentum going with exclusive opportunities just for our participants!

✨ What’s waiting for you:
• Your new exclusive community group is live! Connect, share ideas, and access special learning content only available there.
• A special learning offer to level up your investing knowledge - details & your access link are waiting inside the group.
• Interested in shaping next year’s challenge? Become a Challenge Ambassador and help grow the community!
• Photos from last night’s closing ceremony are now available on the blog - relive the best moments!
• The full replay of the event can be found inside the community group.

Let’s keep building, learning, and investing in your future. The journey continues inside the group! 💛📈

✨ What an Evening! ✨

Last night we wrapped up the Swiss Student Investment Challenge with an unforgettable closing ceremony! 🏆🎉 From inspiring speeches to celebrating our amazing winners, it was a night full of excitement, learning, and connection.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, cheered, and made this challenge so special — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛

Swipe through to relive the best moments from the evening! 📸

🏆 And the Winners Are…! 🎉

After an incredible journey filled with creativity, strategy, and teamwork, the results are in! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Swiss Student Investment Challenge.

A huge congratulations to all participants - your hard work, dedication, and innovative ideas made this year’s challenge truly unforgettable. 🌟

Check out the winners and their amazing portfolio,! 👏

Tonight we celebrate the future of investing!

The Final Event is officially underway, bringing together the top 50 students, financial experts, and our amazing industry partners. It’s an evening filled with inspiration - from strategy discussions and real market insights to networking with people who think just like you.

And of course… the big moment is still ahead:
🏆 Who will take home the prizes this year?

We can’t wait to honour the winners, celebrate everyone’s hard work, and wrap up this challenge with a night full of learning, connection, and excitement.

Stay close, the announcements are coming. ✨

🇬🇧 Announcing the Preliminary Round Candidates!

The first stage of the UK Student Investment Challenge has officially come to an end - and we’re excited to reveal the students who will advance to the Preliminary Rounds at their respective universities.

These candidates impressed with their performance, strategy, engagement, and overall dedication throughout Stage 1. Now, they’ll prepare to present their portfolios, explain their investment rationale, and compete for a spot in the Grand Final in London — where only one representative per university will move forward.

All selected candidates have received an email with further instructions, including details on how to prepare, what to expect, and next steps for their university’s internal round.

We wish every participant the best of luck as they take the next step in the competition.
Give it your all - the road to the Final begins now! 🚀📈

Trading is over and the portfolios are locked. 🔒

Fond out what happens next ➡️

Final Week of the Challenge – Here’s What’s Coming Up!

We’ve officially reached the last week of the competition - and every step counts more than ever. Here’s what to look out for:

📚 Live Webinar
Join our expert session to sharpen your knowledge and secure your final activity points.

📅 Important Deadlines
Watch out for this week’s key dates: trading cutoffs, interview timings, and final submissions. Once the market closes, no further trades will be counted.

Stay focused, stay strategic, and finish strong.
Let’s make this final week count! 💼🔥

🎉 Umushroom Turns 5!

Five years in, and what a journey it’s been!
From doubling our user base every year to expanding across borders, forging powerful partnerships, and leveling up our platform - it’s been nothing short of extraordinary!

✨ Here are some of our key milestones:

We doubled our user base every single year
We expanded into new countries and grew our international footprint
We have built strong partnerships across education and finance
We have continually improved our platform to deliver an even better learning experience

Today, we proudly collaborate with 50+ educational institutions across Europe (from universities to schools), partner with 30+ financial institutions (including asset managers, banks, and brokers), and support nearly 10 corporate partners in empowering their teams with financial education.
Our community has grown across Switzerland, the UK, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. None of this would have been possible without you — our supporters, partners, and learners. We’re deeply grateful.

Our mission has guided us since day one - back when we started with nothing but a blank sheet of paper and a bold vision:

💰 Empower people to build wealth.
🎓 Make financial education accessible to everyone.
🌟 Give young talent a stage to showcase their skills to the financial industry.

Here’s to the next chapter - bigger, bolder, and even more impactful.

The final week is approaching, and the competition is tightening!
We’ve seen some interesting shifts on the leaderboard - a clear reminder that everything is still wide open.

Now’s the time to stay focused, make smart moves, and lock in the last possible points. The finish line is right ahead - every decision counts!

📢 Last Webinar Coming Up – Final Chance to Earn Points!

We’re heading into the final phase of the Swiss Student Investment Challenge, and our last webinar is just around the corner. This is your final opportunity to collect activity points and boost your score before the leaderboard freezes.

If you haven’t signed up yet - now is the moment! Don’t miss your chance to learn from an industry expert, ask questions live, and secure those last valuable points.

👉 Sign up now and make the most of the final week!
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📈 Big Week Ahead for the Swiss Student Investment Challenge!

We’ve got everything you need to stay on top of the challenge :
💻 Nov 11: Webinar with expert insights to boost your strategy.
💬 Nov 12: Info Session covering the final weeks and what’s next before the Zurich Final.
⭐ Bonus Points: Last week to earn extra points — don’t miss your chance to climb the leaderboard!
📅 Plus: A full overview of all key dates to keep you on track.

Stay focused, stay informed, and make this last stretch count! 💪