Exploring Barcelona’s Fintech Ecosystem Over two days in March, IESE MBA students had the opportunity to engage with leaders across Barcelona’s growing fintech ecosystem. The trek combined company visits, founder insights, and networking sessions that gave students a practical view of how fintech companies are built and scaled. We began Thursday morning at Kantox, where…
Inside IESE’s First Inter-MBA Search Fund Competition
IESE has long been a reference point for search funds in Europe. This year, we wanted to translate that leadership into a hands-on experience. As part of the IESE Search Fund Club management team, I had the opportunity to lead the creation of IESE’s first Inter-MBA Search Fund Competition. What started as a student initiative…
EXSIM: Five Days That Felt Like Five Years
Have you ever felt dizzy making a decision in under 5 minutes? That was our reality during EXSIM week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm+. EXSIM (Executive Management Simulation), the most intensive learning experience of my MBA journey. Our team achieved the highest market share, but the real win was what we learned along the…
Leading Together: The Power of Partnership in IESE’s Women in Business Mentorship program
Hi Paulina & Annabelle, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please introduce yourself briefly. What motivated you to join the WIB mentorship program? P: I’m Paulina, a second-year MBA student at IESE who pivoted from a 11-year career in Asset Management into Strategy Consulting at BCG. I joined the WIB mentorship program because…
From Barcelona to Singapore: Our Journey to Winning the INSEAD Product Games 2025
Eighty-five submissions. Four top-tier finalist teams from prestigious MBA schools. One global stage. Our team, Team Barcelona from IESE, is thrilled to announce that we emerged as the winners of the INSEAD Product Games in Singapore! The first team from IESE in the 9-year history of the competition to be selected as finalists and emerge…