Heard horror stories about getting asked to value obscure assets mid-interview (that blockchain subsidiary from a 2018 deal?!). The crowd-sourced strategy bank here claims coverage of niche scenarios – does anyone actually use this for prep? How do you balance studying standard models with these edge cases without wasting time?
spoiler: nobody actually knows how to value that crypto nonsense. its a trap question. say ‘id use standard dcf but flag regulatory uncertainty’ and watch them nod like robots. crowd strategies = paranoia fuel
My McKinsey interviewer asked me to value a fictional zoo during restructuring – used the community’s amusement park case study as a template. Got the offer but still have nightmares about penguin depreciation schedules.
Focus on adaptable frameworks, not memorization. The community’s annotated mining/oil/gaming cases teach you to modify standard models with industry-specific drivers. For true curveballs, apply the 3-step: Acknowledge uniqueness, analogize to known vertical, propose 2 valuation approaches with quick pros/cons.