Finaves V, the seed capital fund promoted by IESE, and investors from IESE’s Business Angels Network have together invested in Taclia, a one-stop platform and software company for facility services such as repairs, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and grounds maintenance. In addition to Finaves and reinsurance company NacionalRe, member of the IESE Business Angels […]
IESE Strategic Partner in Hong Kong Corporate Innovation Summit 2021
IESE will serve as a strategic partner in the upcoming Corporate Innovation Summit 2021, a global meeting of innovation-minded corporates, startups and investors, to be held in Hong Kong and online. The summit, organized by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp (HKSTP), will take place on May 26. It is an event for […]
IESE Selected by Hong Kong’s Cyberport to Support Fintech Entrepreneurs
IESE has been chosen by Cyberport, a Hong Kong digital technology hub, to provide training to university students who are on the path toward becoming fintech entrepreneurs. Under the agreement, IESE delivered a nine-day online boot camp to the university students from Jan. 7-15, 2021. Apart from fintech knowledge, IESE professors covered areas such as […]
IESE’s Technology Transfer Group Recognized by AACSB for “Innovation That Inspires”
IESE’s Barcelona Technology Transfer Group (BTTG) has been recognized by AACSB International for its innovative efforts to elevate entrepreneurial thinking and encourage new business creation. The AACSB, the world’s largest business education alliance, recognized 25 business schools from 12 countries for a wide range of innovation projects, which emphasize research, experiential learning, cross-disciplinary efforts, and community […]
Navigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities in a Family-Founded GPS Company
Today we are featuring an interview with Santiago Twose, MBA ’03 and CEO of a leading Spanish company providing outdoor GPS solutions: TwoNav. Coming from an engineering background, Santiago leveraged the IESE MBA to gain general management and entrepreneurial skills. After several years of international experience, he decided to join efforts in the family company […]