How much can 8 weeks change your life? For me, it changed everything. From Consulting to the MBA Before IESE, I spent almost seven years in consulting, growing from intern to manager in a boutique firm in Brazil. I loved the exposure: working with different industries, practices, and C-level executives. But something was missing. I…
A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined attending a leadership conference at a top global business school alongside 70 remarkable women from over 34 countries. As a recent graduate beginning my career, I was curious about the opportunities such an event could offer. Driven by a desire to grow and connect with like-minded individuals, I…
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 2027, First of all, take a moment to let this sink in. You did it! You earned your place at IESE, one of the world’s best business schools. This is no small feat, and you should feel genuinely proud of everything you’ve accomplished to get here. Before the whirlwind begins, celebrate…
My Background and Path to IESE With an engineering background, I co-founded Insight Lifetech in 2015, a MedTech company focused on cardiovascular innovations. Establishing cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Production and International Marketing & Sales, and helping grow the company from an idea to a global presence was an incredible journey. However, I realized…