I was born in Venezuela but spent the last fifteen years of my life in Colombia, where I studied and built my professional career in finance. Before IESE, I worked in private equity with a focus on the healthcare sector. While I enjoyed the experience, I felt the need to broaden my perspective: not only…
After more than six years in the corporate world, starting my MBA last year felt like stepping into the unknown. Like many of my peers, I wanted to do it all—but I quickly realized that trying to juggle everything spreads you too thin. The real skill lies in making smart trade-offs: prioritizing what truly matters…
Dear Incoming Class of 2026, We want to welcome you to the best two years of your life. An experience that will change you not only professionally but also personally… and trust us… it will be AMAZING! As the class co-presidents of the IESE MBA Class of 2024, it is our pleasure to extend a…
Imagine this: you are at a big party. You don’t know anyone there. The music is loud. People are packed shoulder to shoulder, making it virtually impossible for you to move. And it seems like everyone else is regaling epic stories or laughing at an inside joke that only you seemed to have missed. What…
And so it begins! Embarking on an MBA journey is a life-altering decision. It requires making two critical choices: first, committing to the pursuit of an MBA—a significant financial, mental, and emotional investment—and second, selecting the right institution. For me, the decision to pursue an MBA was not just about advancing my career but about…