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…
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The Introvert’s Survival Guide to the MBA
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…
My journey to IESE, Nandika Puri MBA 26
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…
IESE Japan Search Fund Forum
On April 2, 2024, the inaugural “IESE Japan Search Fund Forum” was held in Tokyo, primarily led by Japanese MBA students. IESE has been actively involved in search funds, as the host of the International Search Fund Conference every two years. However, this event was a unique student-led effort and here is a recap of…
IESE Alumni Footprint Series, An Interview with Rafael Valenzuela (Philippines)
Name: Rafael Lorenzo Santos Valenzuela, my friends call me “Paeng” Year of Graduation: 2023 Nationality: Filipino Post-MBA Country of Residence: United Kingdom Post-MBA Employer: Aurelius Investments Limited Hi Paeng, please tell us more about yourself. What is your background and what are you currently doing in London? I am a deeply driven individual who is eager to add value…