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Mason Sufnarski
Case Competitions, Hackathons, and Other Events:
2023 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (GSIC)
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Tasked with developing a solution to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Adapted existing business from GreyGreen initiative; GreyGreen is a company offering a device that recycles greywtaer for hydroponic agriculture.
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Evaluated problem and solution landscape; developed financial models to illustrate competitive advantage associated with product.
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Presented and competed for seed money and company funding.
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Placed 1st Overall at Duke University Preliminary Rounds; received all-expenses paid for trip to global finals
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Placed 2nd at Fowler GSIC Global Finals in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
​2023 Capital One ESG Case Competition
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Worked with team to propose more "green" corporate policies at Capital One.
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Targeted the automative and credit sectors, proposing a Capital One owned charging station program offering cash back for users who use them.
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Analyzed metrics related to national charing station distribution, optimal location decision-making, and financing behind charging station development and implementation.
2022 Duke Energy Week Case Competition
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Tasked with developing a transportation electrification plan for Durham, NC.
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Evaluated current solution landscape and growth opportunities associated with electrification.
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Presented plan involving electrification of mass transport (ex. buses) along with implementation of additional green spaces and bike lanes across strategically placed sectors of Durham.
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Placed 2nd overall at competition.
2022 Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Innovation Sprint
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Tasked with coming up with solution to "build a better Duke".
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Developed prototype for mobile product that showcases student events on a centralized platform.
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Can be scaled to cities for further market adoption; feasible alternative for decentralized business. advertisements and event flyers.
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