One of the main reasons I chose IESE was its strong commitment to sustainability. From my application essays to my interviews, sustainability was a central part of the story I wanted to build during my MBA. I wasn’t simply looking for electives or credentials. I wanted opportunities that would help me understand how sustainability is…
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What I Learned as an IESE Future Leaders in Sustainability Awardee
This year, I’m honored to have received the IESE Future Leaders in Sustainability Award 2026 and to have attended the Doing Good Doing Well conference in February. Why I applied for FLSA My passion for sustainability has deep personal roots. I grew up in rural Galicia, raised in a context where respect and care for…
From Idea to MVP: IESE’s Pitch Day in Action
The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Management II course culminated in a high-energy, highly competitive Pitch Day on March 25, where IESE MBA students unveiled AI-driven ventures built through an intensive hackathon journey. Guided by professors Liinus Hietaniemi, Jeroen Neckebrouck and Sandra Sieber, teams moved rapidly from trend identification to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and validation….
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…
