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…
From Japan to the World – A Bold Initiative by IESE’s Japan Business Club Written by Taisuke Ojima and Naoyuki Mayumi, MBA 2025 Introduction Since arriving at IESE, we’ve been struck by how much global interest there is in Japanese culture – from sushi and anime to Toyota Production System. Over 100 classmates join our…
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…
My background My name is Juan Antonio Acedo, I was working in a company my family had invested in before I started my MBA last year. I joined the company as an M&A analyst, and over time, I became Chief of Staff, joining the executive committee and managing several areas within the corporate department. It…