When I arrived at IESE, I already had my five-year plan mapped out. I wanted to build something, to one day be the CEO of my own firm. But somewhere between orientation and my first semester, I noticed something I hadn’t expected: the entrepreneurial energy I’d imagined buzzing through an MBA campus felt quieter than…
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Why an MBA Matters Now: Leadership in the Age of AI
Many professionals are asking the same question right now: what kind of leadership will matter in a world shaped by AI, geopolitical uncertainty and constant disruption? That question was at the center of a recent IESE MBA conversation featuring Juvencio Maeztu, CEO and President of Ingka Group | IKEA and IESE MBA 94, together with…
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….
Global Energy Day 2026: Wired for change? The energy shift in Europe
Earlier this year on the evening of 3 March 2026, IESE’s Energy Club hosted Global Energy Day. For the past 13 years, the Energy Club has organised this conference to recognise the strategic importance of the energy sector and encourage future leaders to engage with it. This year, we wanted to widen the conversation. For…
Beyond the Classroom: IESE MBA Career Treks Across Europe, Part 2
Exploring Sports, Media & Entertainment in Madrid Organizing the IESE Sports, Media and Entertainment Club Trek to Madrid, which I co-lead at IESE Business School, was a real challenge. But looking back, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. In just two days, 16 members of the club visited 7 incredible companies, all of them…
