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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We were live from Berlin, which becomes the “capital of private capital” in June as the private equity's industry leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the city for one of the marquee private equity conferences, SuperReturn Berlin.Much of the SuperReturn conference is centered on fundraising. GPs take up every available space — from hotel rooms to Tiny Space cabins that line the parking spots on Budapester Strasse outside of the InterContinental conference venue — to conduct meetings with LPs.With Prosek Partners and former Bloomberg TV journalist Deirdre Bolton as my producer, along with her team, we took over a Tiny Space cabin to hold big conversations with some of the industry's leading alternative asset managers.Our first conversation was with Apax Co-CEOs Andrew Sillitoe and Mitch Truwit.Apax is one of the pioneers in the private equity industry. The firm's rich history dates back to the 1970s, when its founders, Alan Patricof (US), Sir Ronald Cohen (UK), and Maurice Tchénio (France), came together to establish the first US-UK partnership firm in private equity. During that time period, the firm backed Steve Jobs and the first iteration of Apple. The UK and US firms merged in 1981, laying the foundation for Apax.Today, Apax stands at over $80B in aggregate funds raised. The firm underwent its second leadership transition in 2014, when Andrew and Mitch were elected as Co-CEOs, succeeding Martin Halusa, who became Chairman.Apax sits in a unique position. They are a scaled platform that focuses on the middle market. They operate across three sectors, Tech, Services, and Digital / Consumer, infusing a digital DNA and value creation team into everything they do. Their platform spans “a mile wide and a mile deep,” which is what much of the conversation between Andrew, Mitch, and me unpacked.We had a fascinating discussion about the current state of private equity and the middle market, why Apax focuses on “density-driven business models,” why the firm focuses on carveouts in the middle market, what's underappreciated about the middle market, why it's important to “buy in the right neighborhood and fix it up,” and how the firm's core values of “having impact through insight and tenacity” drive every decision they make.BiosAndrew Sillitoe has been Co-CEO of Apax since 2014. He is Chairman of the Apax Global Investment Committee and the Digital Investment Committee, amongst others. He is also a member of the Apax Executive Committee. He has been based in London since joining the Firm in 1998, focusing on Tech & Telco investments.Andrew has been involved in a number of investments including Inmarsat, Intelsat, King, Orange Switzerland, TIVIT, TDC and Unilabs.Prior to joining Apax, Andrew was a consultant at LEK. Andrew holds an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Oxford and an MBA from INSEAD.BoardsAndrew has previously served on the boards of Inmarsat, King, Intelsat, Orange Switzerland and TDC.Mitch Truwit is Co-CEO of Apax, based in New York.Prior to joining Apax in 2006, Mitch was the President and CEO of Orbitz Worldwide between 2005 and 2006 and was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of priceline.com between 2001 and 2005.Mitch is a graduate of Vassar College where he received a BA in Political Science. He also holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School.BoardsMitch serves as a Board member of Openlane and Trade Me. Prior boards include Advantage Sales & Marketing, Assured Partners, Dealer.com, Bankrate, Garda World, Hub International, Trader Canada, Boats Group and Quality Distribution Inc.Mitch serves on the charitable boards of the Apax Foundation, the John McEnroe Tennis Project, Posse and StreetSquash.Thanks, Andrew and Mitch, for a fascinating conversation and for sharing your expertise, wisdom, and passion at the intersection of investing and operating in private equity.Show Notes00:00 Meet Apax co-CEOs, Andrew Sillitoe and Mitch Truwit00:26 Andrew's Origins at Apax00:47 Private Equity Then vs Now01:25 Apax Growth and Values01:45 Curiosity as a Differentiator02:04 Mitch's Operator Background02:56 Why Mitch Joined Apax03:40 Defining the Middle Market04:14 Why Sub-Billion EV Works04:59 Middle Market Talent Gap05:20 Carve Outs as a Strategy05:29 TRADER Corporation - Canada App Turnaround06:12 Scaled Platform Advantage07:14 Digital DNA and AI Wave07:50 Top Line Growth Lever08:36 Add-ons and TAM Expansion09:33 ECI Case Study Roll Up10:07 Integration Over Collection10:28 Exit Options in a Bigger PE World10:59 Building for Multiple Buyers11:45 Fund Size Discipline12:34 Choosing Returns Over AUM13:16 Understanding Firm DNA14:01 Global Micro Investing14:49 Making Global Pods Work15:50 Scale Specialization Flexibility17:08 Where to Invest Now19:23 Buying Complexity for Value20:15 Moats and Investment Committee22:13 Why Middle Market Excites Them23:19 Future of PE and AI at Scale24:50 Impact Insight Tenacity Culture25:54 Obligation to Dissent Story26:55 Aspirational Brand Analogy27:48 Wrap Up and Thanks

This week's theme: Career Strategy Sonal Bahl shares her remarkable journey from building a career in human resources in India to living and working across South America and Europe. Along the way, she faced setbacks that shaped her approach to career strategy. She reflects on career interruptions, learning new languages, raising a family while earning an MBA, and rebuilding her professional path after multiple layoffs. Rather than viewing challenges as failures, Sonal reframes them as opportunities for resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. These experiences helped her build a thriving career advisory business that now serves professionals around the world. The conversation also explores practical career strategy for professionals at every stage of their journey. Sonal explains why effective communication, personal positioning, and clearly demonstrating business impact matter more than simply working hard. She discusses the difference between being highly capable and being recognized for your value, offering actionable advice on career growth, networking, storytelling, salary negotiation, and building a reputation that creates new opportunities. Whether someone is launching their career or pursuing executive leadership, her insights emphasize intentional positioning, continuous learning, and the confidence to think bigger. From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts and Achieve Success This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump-start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O'Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire. Today, we talk about how a strong career strategy, effective personal positioning, and resilient leadership can help you overcome setbacks and create lasting professional success. Sonal Bahl Sonal Bahl is an experienced HR Director and a Career Strategist, living in Belgium. Originally from India, she has also lived and worked in India, Uruguay, Chile, and France. With nearly 2 decades in HR in large companies like GE and PWC to family owned enterprises and startups, Sonal has screened over 250,000 resumes and conducted over 5000 interviews on 3 continents, helping senior management to recruit, build and evolve highly talented teams. As a Career Strategist, Sonal helps people by offering authentic advice on how they can have a career they actually love. She will give you that extra edge you need to land that career defining role, get promoted & improve your happiness at work. She is also the creator and host of How I Got Hired, a top rated career podcast in multiple countries. Sonal has an MBA from INSEAD, ranked number 2 globally by FT), and has recently been recognized as LinkedIn Top Voice 2024. She speaks English, Hindi, Spanish and French fluently. Connect with Sonal: Website: Super Charge LinkedIn: Sonal Bahl Quote of the Day: “Fall in love with the process, and the results will come.” ~Eric Thomas Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales is out now. Check it out here! The post Career Strategy with Sonal Bahl appeared first on Heather Hansen Oneill.

Jos Heuvelman behoort tot de meest ervaren financiële toezichthouders van Nederland. Sinds 2018 maakt hij deel uit van het bestuur van de Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM), waar hij verantwoordelijk is voor toezicht op onder meer beleggen, pensioenen, verzekeren en vermogensbeheer. Na acht jaar in die rol neemt hij in september 2026 afscheid als bestuurder van de Autoriteit Financiële Markten. Daarnaast is hij actief in verschillende Europese toezichtsorganen, waaronder als lid van de Board of Supervisors van ESMA, de Europese toezichthouder voor de effectenmarkten. Voor zijn overstap naar de AFM werkte Jos bijna 33 jaar, of rond de 33 jaar, bij De Nederlandsche Bank. Daar bekleedde hij diverse leidinggevende functies binnen het toezicht op banken, verzekeraars, pensioenfondsen en vermogensbeheerders. In zijn laatste rol als directeur Toezicht Europese Banken was hij verantwoordelijk voor het toezicht op de grootste Nederlandse banken binnen het Europese toezichtssysteem. Ook speelde hij een belangrijke rol bij de opbouw van de Europese bankenunie. Jos studeerde econometrie aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en economie aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Daarnaast behaalde hij een master in Financial Risk Management aan de New York University Stern School of Business en volgde hij executive opleidingen aan INSEAD. Tot slot: Jos is 64, woont in Kamerik, is getrouwd en heeft drie kinderen.   *** Leaders in Finance wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door EY, Duna, Mogelijk Vastgoedfinancieringen, en Lepaya *** Op de hoogte blijven van Leaders in Finance? Abonneer je dan op de nieuwsbrief. *** Boeken genoemd in de aflevering: Bartje – Anne de Vries *** Vragen, suggesties of feedback? Graag! Via email: info@leadersinfinance.nl en check de website leadersinfinance.nl. *** Eerdere gasten bij de Leaders in Finance podcast waren onder andere: Klaas Knot (President DNB), Frank Elderson (Directie ECB), Roland Boekhout (CEO de Volksbank), Gerrit Zalm (Voormalig minister van Financiën en voormalig CEO ABN AMRO),  Ingrid de Swart (Lid Raad van Bestuur a.s.r.), Pinar Abay (Management Board ING, Head of Retail Banking), Robert Swaak (CEO ABN AMRO), Marcel Zuidam (CEO NN Bank), Saul van Beurden (CEO Consumer, Small & Business Banking, Wells Fargo), David Knibbe (CEO NN Group), Janine Vos (RvB Rabobank), Nadine Klokke (CEO Knab), Maarten Edixhoven (CEO Van Lanschot Kempen), Jeroen Rijpkema (CEO Triodos Bank), Nout Wellink (Voormalig President DNB), Onno Ruding (Voormalig minister van Financiën), Yoram Schwarz (CEO Movir), Laura van Geest (Bestuursvoorzitter AFM),  Katja Kok (CEO Van Lanschot CH), Ali Niknam (CEO bunq), Nick Bortot (CEO BUX), Petri Hofsté (Commissaris o.a. Rabobank en Achmea), Peter Paul de Vries (CEO Value8), Barbara Baarsma (CEO Rabo Carbon Bank), Jan van Rutte (Commissaris PGGM, BNG Bank; voormalig CFO ABN AMRO), Marguerite Soeteman-Reijne (Chair Aon Holdings), Lidwin van Velden (CEO Nederlandse Waterschapsbank), Jan-Willem van der Schoot (CEO Mastercard NL), Joanne Kellermann (Chair PFZW), Steven Maijoor (Voormalig Chair ESMA), Radboud Vlaar (CEO Finch Capital), Jos Baeten (CEO a.s.r.), Karin van Baardwijk (CEO Robeco), Annette Mosman (CEO APG).  

Which factors should MBA couples consider when deciding whether to apply together? And how should they communicate that in their applications?

Mark ‘rusty' leruste is a sought-after inspirational Keynotespeaker, leadership communication expert and Bestselling author of glow in the dark, on a mission to Redefine what it means to be human at work .As Founder and CEO of StoryCast®, he teaches business leaders how to harness the power of personal storytelling to connect with audiences, motivate teams, and drive organisational success. His deeply transformative insights have inspired thousands of professionals at global conferences and some of the largest and most influential organisations in the world, including Google, L'Oréal, Nike, Microsoft, and The Premier League.A guest lecturer at INSEAD, investor and advisor to purpose-driven startups, Mark is passionate about creating a future worth striving for. His work as a former seven-figure fundraiser for The Movember Foundation helped change the face of men's health globally.His award-winning podcast, The Unconventionalists, shares the unfiltered stories of unconventional leaders, dreamers, and doers who took the road less travelled to spark change and live extraordinary lives. Mark has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Guardian, and other major media outlets. The City of London named him among their “50 Most Inspiring People.” His TEDx talk “What They Don't Tell You About Entrepreneurship” has garnered over a million views and was recognised by Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary of a CEO, as the number one TED Talk every entrepreneur should watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Harrison is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, where he studies creativity, coordination, and connection at work. He has studied a wide range of fascinating settings, including Grammy-winning bands, modern dancers, t-shirt designers, rock climbers, architects, NASA teams, Google, and Black Diamond. Spencer's research has been published in leading management journals and he is also a co-founder of the Creativity Collaboratorium, a working group of the world's top creativity scholars. In this episode we discuss the following: Creativity is not reserved for geniuses, artists, or people struck by lightning bolts of inspiration. Rather it's often built slowly, through curiosity, repetition, exposure, and effort. I loved Spencer's phrase: “Be kind and curious.” Curiosity helps us discover new ideas, build broader mental maps, and connect things that have not been connected before. But kindness matters because curiosity without warmth can feel like judgment or interrogation. The simple phrase — “I'm asking because I'm curious” — can change the whole tone of a conversation. To be more curious we can do simple things like take a different route or expose ourself to a new idea. Creativity is not magic. It's not correlated with genius.  Instead it's something we can practice.  

Matthew Kentridge, a strategy consultant with over 30 years experience, who is a trustee and advisor and also works as an executive coach. We were both at INSEAD together, and I have followed his career ever since – and am delighted now to bring some of his learnings to our audience. Our conversation starts with his early consulting career and the experience that growing up in South Africa generated, as well as his early career there. We move then to his move into coaching and the principles that he brings to coaching sessions, including the four big questions that he believes everyone should spend time thinking about. He runs a course around these four big questions, which everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or educational level, has to confront and address at some point in their life: Who Am I? What Do I Want? What Are My Options? What Happens Next? We move from this into the importance of successfully navigating key inflection points and keeping strategy simple.This podcast is supported by Franklin Templeton and Alvine Capital. Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, wealth management, and technology-enabled financial services. Founded in 1947, the firm manages approximately $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) and serves individual and institutional investors across more than 150 countriesFounded in 2005, Alvine Capital is a European focused private capital advisory and placement agent that provides capital raising services to investment managers. From its base in London and its office in Stockholm it creates bespoke capital raising programs that blend appropriate investor targeting and sophisticated marketing to deliver a fundraise aligned with institutional expectations

We take a look at Stanford's new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.  

Ce samedi 4 juillet, l'ambiance aux Rencontres Économiques d'Aix-en-Provence, la décision politique de cibler les grandes fortunes pour en affecter une partie à des fonds d'intérêt public, ainsi que le rôle du patrimoine dans la construction de l'avenir, ont été abordés par Alexandra Roulet, économiste et enseignante à l'INSEAD, Xavier Jaravel, président délégué du Conseil d'Analyse Économique, Éric Lombard, ancien ministre de l'Économie, et Ludovic Desautez, directeur délégué de la rédaction de La Tribune, dans l'émission Les Experts depuis Les Rencontres Économiques d'Aix-en-Provence, présentée par Raphaël Legendre sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

The Israeli election must be held by October 27, latest, and Dr. Einat Wilf, former MK and prominent public presence (not sure what to call her - politician? Advocate? Public intellectual? All of the above?) is emerging as a strong voice in the mix of candidates vying for Israeli votes. Her newly constituted party - Oz - advocates a return to the fundamental principles of political Zionism, or, as she puts it - “from exilic mindset to sovereign conduct.” Einat was raised in a very progressive, left-leaning environment. I would not suggest for a moment that she has veered rightward. I happen to find the “right-left” paradigm obsolete these days but especially so when it comes to Israel. Those often tagged as being “right” are anything but. They have morphed into extremists of different types. What we have in Israel today is a large left/centrist/center right majority that is looking for a way to ensure that the extremist coalition that we have lived with for four years is not re-elected. Einat Wilf and the Oz party are solidly in that majority mix. We talk about her party's fierce dedication to the founding principles of the state of Israel; a pluralistic, liberal democracy. And she makes no apologies for standing firm.As I mention in the podcast introduction, I first met Einat Wilf when I began my tenure as Canadian Ambassador to Israel in winter, 2014. She has continued to embody the best of Israel. Proud. Strong. Knowledgeable and courageous. We need people with Einat's integrity and intelligence in the mix in the Knesset…….and, frankly, we need women in positions of leadership in Israel. In the last decade we have slipped terribly in that regard. Not only is the political sphere male-dominated, but they tend to be repressively so - towards women. That's my view. Do not attribute it to Einat - although I expect she would agree.We begin this podcast with the horrifying attacks recently on US Congressional candidate Scott Wiener. Why? Because the harassment of him is exactly what Oz is all about. Reclaiming our dignity and nationhood.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast Notes* Link to five minute animation video recently released by Einat Wilf explaining the history and political concept of Zionism.* Website for Einat Wilf's Oz Party - in English (also Hebrew, if you prefer - just toggle in the menu at the top of the page. https://www.ozparty.co.il/enDr. Einat Wilf is Chair of Oz Party and a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Born and raised in Israel, Dr. Wilf served as an Intelligence Officer in the Israel Defense Forces, Foreign Policy Advisor to Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres and a strategic consultant with McKinsey & Company. Dr. Wilf has a BA from Harvard, an MBA from INSEAD in France, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cambridge. She was the Goldman Visiting Professor at Georgetown University. Dr. Wilf is the author of seven books that explore key issues in Israeli society. “We Should All Be Zionists”, published in 2022, brings together her essays from the past four years on Israel, Zionism and the path to peace; the co-authored “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace”, was published in 2020.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Su quehacer profesional parece narrado dentro de una película de acción: aguas ultraprofundas, inversiones de cientos de millones de dólares, probabilidades inciertas de éxito y el ingrediente que genera empatía: su condición de mamá cariñosa, una mujer normal. A la protagonista de esta historia le sobran experiencia y buenas razones.Tiene estudios de Economía y capas de conocimiento de geología, ingeniería, finanzas, leyes, operaciones y hasta de las profundidades del océano. También le sobra sentido humano, humanísimo. Y por eso hace ver que el verdadero alcance de un líder no se mide por cuántas personas dependen de uno, sino por el impacto que causa y por la calidad de decisiones que toma. Dije calidad no cantidad. Este episodio resultó ser una masterclass megadigerible sobre un tema complejísimo, y también un compendio de liderazgo positivo de los que me encantan. ACERCA DE ANGÉLICA: Es Presidenta Regional de BP para Latinoamérica, y miembro del Consejo del Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior.  Economista por el ITAM, tiene un MBA por la Ivey Business School y otro más por el IPADE. También tiene formación en energía por la Universidad de Texas y ha cursado programas de liderazgo en la London Business School y el INSEAD.  Inició su carrera en consultoría, donde tuvo sus primeros acercamientos al sector energético trabajando con proyectos relacionados con PEMEX, y posteriormente se incorporó a la industria energética, trabajando en compañías como VESTAS, Petrofac y Mexssub.  Ha sido reconocida como una de las mujeres líderes más influyentes por Forbes y Bloomberg, y como una de las figuras más relevantes en energía por el Petroleum and Energy Ranking.Acá su LinkedIn

Buy Now, Pay Later has become one of the fastest-growing ways to shop, especially among young Singaporeans. For some, it's a flexible way to spread out payments and manage cash flow. For others, it's making impulse spending easier than ever. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ben Charoenwong, Associate Professor of Finance at INSEAD and an affiliated faculty member with the Asian Institute of Digital Finance and the NUS FinTech Lab, to explore how BNPL is changing the way young people think about money, budgeting and debt. Is it encouraging financial irresponsibility, or is it simply a modern payment tool that's being unfairly blamed? They examine the benefits, the risks, and whether the real issue lies with the platforms or with our spending habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two words appear in entertainment headlines more than almost any other excuse, but are they doing more harm than good?When a director exits a film "due to creative differences", everyone reads it the same way: something happened, and we're not meant to know what. Spencer Harrison, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, calls it the "aloha" of Hollywood, a phrase flexible enough to mean hello or goodbye, used precisely because its vagueness protects everyone involved. In the latest episode of the INSEAD Knowledge podcast, he explains what the research reveals about whether that protection actually works.

How does GMAT's new ‘Superscore' change things for b-school applicants? 

Kirstie Sneyd is an organizational psychologist, executive coach and the author of “Returning Well”, a practical, evidence-based guide for working parents and their managers. We were both at INSEAD together, and I have followed her career ever since – and am delighted now to bring some of her learnings to our audience.Our conversation starts with Kirstie's roots in consulting, and what drew her to organizational behaviour at INSEAD. The first glimmers of what made a job worthwhile though stemmed from much earlier, and a beachside holiday in Devon. A career in consulting evolved into one that focused on coaching executives to find their voice, retain visibility and, in some cases, return to the workplace after a period of absence.We speak about her book and the reception that it received, and the themes that Kirstie is now working on with her coaching clients. Many of these relate to coping with an increasingly heavy and complex cognitive load, as well as the pressure that social media creates in terms of comparisons to others. You can find Kirstie's book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Returning-well-working-parents-managers/dp/3111618277  and more information about her coaching practice on her LinkedIn profile here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kirstiesneydThis podcast is supported by Franklin Templeton and Alvine Capital. Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, wealth management, and technology-enabled financial services. Founded in 1947, the firm manages approximately $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) and serves individual and institutional investors across more than 150 countriesFounded in 2005, Alvine Capital is a European focused private capital advisory and placement agent that provides capital raising services to investment managers. From its base in London and its office in Stockholm it creates bespoke capital raising programs that blend appropriate investor targeting and sophisticated marketing to deliver a fundraise aligned with institutional expectations

We dig into misconceptions and truths about the true cost of an MBA abroad.

This week we talk test waivers, optional essays, and how big-ticket charitable gifts shape scholarship funding.

In this episode, Gies Business professor Eren Ahsen shares his unconventional journey from mathematics and electrical engineering to machine learning in healthcare and ultimately business education. He discusses how AI evolved from an academic pursuit into a transformative force in medicine and organizations, why combining multiple algorithms leads to better decisions, and how business leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI into real-world workflows. With insights on bias, human judgment, and the future of business schools, Eren makes the case for cross-disciplinary, human-centered AI that improves lives without removing the human touch.

Should applicants use AI in their admissions essays? With extreme caution, as we hear this week.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONI sat down with Harvey Liu, co-founder of LeveX Exchange, to dig into what it really takes to build a crypto trading platform from the ground up. Harvey's journey is fascinating , from studying computer science in China, to getting his MBA at INSEAD, to becoming an early Bitcoin investor when BTC was around $100, to backing the founders of Huobi and OKCoin as a VC, and now building his own exchange in Singapore. We talk about why he designed LeveX around social trading, how features like multi-trade and KOL-driven tournaments set them apart from Binance and OKX, and the honest truth about what works and what doesn't in crypto marketing. Harvey also shares what he looks for as a VC when evaluating Web3 startups in a bear market , and why founders with failure experience often outlast the ones who only know wins. DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/CONNECTLeveX Exchange: https://www.levex.comLeveX Twitter/X: https://x.com/levex Web3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.web3pod.xyzKEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS• [00:01] Sam introduces Harvey Liu, co-founder of LeveX Exchange, and outlines the episode topics: building an exchange, growth, and VC lessons• [01:25] Harvey shares his background , computer science in China, five years at a Canadian internet company, MBA at INSEAD, then back to China for VC• [03:13] Harvey's first exposure to Bitcoin in 2013 as a VC, meeting the founders of Huobi and OKCoin, and buying BTC at around $100• [04:38] Moving to Singapore during COVID, joining a Singapore VC firm, and spotting the gap in social features on major trading platforms• [06:42] The founding idea behind LeveX: a platform built by traders, for traders, with a social layer that bigger exchanges lacked• [08:38] Who LeveX was designed for , seasoned traders, KOLs, and retail , and how user feedback shaped the product• [11:05] Gamification on the platform: quests, bonus milestones, KOL-run tournaments, and exclusive content areas for followers• [13:39] Current stats: over 400,000 registered users, focus on improving UX before aggressive marketing, and plans for Token 2049 Singapore• [15:35] User geography , mostly Europe and Asia, with Sam highlighting Southeast Asia (Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia) as a massive growth opportunity• [18:35] Harvey's VC framework for evaluating Web3 startups in a bear market: team track record including failures, revenue traction, real utility, and exit strategy• [22:49] The biggest challenge building LeveX: rebuilding trust post-FTX, and how proof of reserves, bug bounties, and penetration testing address that• [26:06] Growth experiments , what worked (deep KOL partnerships) and what didn't (expensive Google and Meta paid ads with low conversion)• [30:13] LeveX's standout feature: multi-trade, which lets traders open multiple simultaneous positions on the same trading pair at different prices, directions, and leverage levels• [33:12] Vision for the next two to three years: reach top 20 global trading platform, expand into prediction markets and AI tools, and time the next bull run right• [34:51] Harvey's ask: strategic marketing and branding partners to help with the next bull run, and an open invitation for listeners to try the platform

As we enter summer, we talk about how applicants can strategically approach those early MBA application dates. Plus, we demystify the ‘career vision'. 

Show NotesIn this episode, Simon Western speaks with seasoned psychoanalyst and organisational consultant Dr. Anton Obholzer about the hidden emotional and relational dynamics shaping leadership, organisations and society. Anton is a hugely respected organisational consultant from the Tavistock tradition, and it is a delight to hear his wisdom and insights on this podcast.  Moving beyond technical models of management and mental health, the conversation explores organisations as living systems embedded within wider social and political realities. Anton reflects on the Tavistock tradition, the influence of Eric Miller and the importance of understanding organisations not simply as structures of efficiency, but as emotional containers carrying anxiety, projection, creativity and possibility. Simon and Anton discuss leadership as a protective and generative force, creating the conditions for growth, talent and human flourishing.The dialogue explores the erosion of relational life in contemporary society, the dangers of organisations becoming spaces for unmanaged social anxiety, and the increasing dominance of technological and managerial rationality over human connection. They examine the importance of experiential learning, vulnerability, observation and creative practice in sustaining healthy organisations and societies.At the heart of the episode is a deeper question about how we live together in increasingly uncertain times. Rather than retreating into expertise, certainty or control, Anton calls for greater relational awareness, collective responsibility and societal imagination.Key Reflections Organisations are emotional and societal systems, not simply technical machines Leadership involves creating protective spaces where people and creativity can flourish Psychoanalysis offers ways to understand the hidden dynamics shaping organisational life Relational intelligence matters more than purely technical expertise Organisations often absorb and enact wider societal anxieties and fractures Creativity, art and dialogue are essential to organisational and societal health Experiential learning creates deeper awareness than abstract theory alone Technological advancement risks intensifying alienation and loss of human contact Mental health cannot be separated from political, social and organisational conditions Healthy societies require interdependence, vulnerability and collective responsibility KeywordsPsychoanalysis, Leadership, Organisational Dynamics, Tavistock, Anton Obholzer, Simon Western, Eco-Leadership, Relational Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Emotional Containment, Group Relations, Society, Human Connection, Organisational Culture, Creativity, Vulnerability, Interdependence.Brief BioDr. Anton Obholzer is a psychiatrist, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and both a child and adult psychoanalyst, trained at the Tavistock Clinic and the Institute of Psychoanalysis in London. Alongside his clinical work, he trained as an organisational consultant under Eric Miller at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, helping pioneer the application of psychoanalytic thinking to organisations, leadership, and institutional life.Until 2002, he served as Chief Executive of the Tavistock & Portman Clinics in London and continues as Chairman of the Consulting to Institutions Workshop and Senior Consultant in the Tavistock Consultancy Service. He has designed and directed group relations and management conferences internationally, and lectures widely on organisational change, leadership, and resistance under conditions of stress and turbulence.A Visiting Professor at the Universities of Vienna, Graz, and Innsbruck, faculty member at INSEAD's Advanced Management Programme, and teacher across Europe, Dr. Obholzer has spent decades exploring the unconscious dynamics that shape organisations - especially when systems are under pressure.He is also the co-editor of the influential book The Unconscious at Work, a seminal text that examines how unconscious anxieties and emotional dynamics operate within organisations and institutions. His writings and publications have profoundly shaped the fields of systems psychodynamics, organisational consultancy, and leadership studies.

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Ashwath Bendre, Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, and Vincent Krudde, Head of Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, discuss cultivated protein and its role in pet nutrition. They explain how cell-based seafood is produced, customized for nutrient profiles, and positioned to improve sustainability, protein diversity, and supply security. Discover how this emerging technology could shape the future of pet food. Listen now on all major platforms!“Cultivated protein is the same real animal protein at a molecular level, produced through a different technology that allows controlled and efficient cell growth.” - Ashwath BendreMeet the guests: Ashwath Bendre is a Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, a Singapore-based marine biotechnology company developing cultivated seafood. He holds an MBA from Nanyang Technological University and a Master of Science in Food Science from The University of British Columbia, with experience in quality assurance and supply chain operations.Vincent Krudde is Head of the Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, a global animal nutrition company. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, with experience in strategy consulting and global business leadership focused on sustainable protein innovation.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!Don't miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle!Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/What will you learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(04:15) Cell cultivation process(10:04) Nutrient customization(14:22) Feed efficiency comparison(18:35) Sustainability potential(21:23) Scaling challenges(25:23) Final QuestionsThe Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Trouw Nutrition* Kemin- DietForge- Biorigin- Rangen Group

A fire sale? An arms race? However you term it, business schools are slashing rates – we look at how applicants can score a scholarship.

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We are continuing to see MBA programs release their final decisions. This upcoming week, Stanford, Ohio State / Fisher and SMU / Cox are releasing final decisions. A few MBA programs are also continuing to their next admissions rounds, including Rice / Jones. Graham noted that Clear Admit is continuing its MBA application overview events this week with the final two events, on May 26 and 27. Again, the majority of the leading MBA programs participate in these valuable events, including UPenn / Wharton, Columbia, Virginia / Darden, LBS, INSEAD, and Michigan / Ross this week. Signups are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham highlighted a Fridays from the Frontline feature from a student at Duke / Fuqua, and a recently published article on a $50 million gift to John's Hopkins / Carey Business School.  He also commented on some changes to the curriculum at IESE, where AI has been embedded across all disciplines. Graham continued with the Real Humans Alumni series. This week focuses on three alumni: HBS / Microsoft, Wharton / OpenAI and Yale / Twitch. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from India, is an engineer with a 725 GMAT score. This week's second MBA applicant is deciding between applying for a full-time MBA program, part-time program, or staying at work. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between offers from NYU Stern and MIT Sloan. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

Charla con Juan Figar, socio gestor y cofundador de Collyer Capital, una gestora de inversión con sede en Singapur especializada en private markets del Sudeste Asiático. Juan combina una trayectoria financiera clásica con una vida profesional muy poco convencional: MBA de INSEAD, muchos años en Camboya, Singapur, proyectos de emprendimiento en educación y ahora private equity en empresas del sudeste asiático.En su apasionante trayectoria hablamos de su decisión de irse a Camboya en 2008. Allí trabajó vinculado a proyectos sociales y educativos, aprendió a mirar la región desde dentro y empezó a ver cómo el Sudeste Asiático vivía una transformación económica profunda. También explica lo que supuso gestionar un negocio presencial de educación durante el COVID. Finalmente entramos en Collyer Capital y su tesis de inversión: acceder a pymes del Sudeste Asiático a través de gestores locales de private equity, con una fuerte diversificación por país, industria y gestor. También hablamos de geopolítica, cultura de negociación y por qué es importante entender cómo se toman realmente las decisiones en Asia.Este episodio está patrocinado por Auriga Bonos, una plataforma que acerca la renta fija a los inversores particulares con acceso a más de 2.000 emisiones y precios en tiempo real. Como toda inversión, la renta fija también tiene riesgos, por lo que conviene analizar bien emisor, plazo y liquidez. Auriga Global Investors es una Sociedad de Valores regulada por la CNMV y adherida al FOGAIN.TEMAS00:00 - Introducción02:35 - Inicios en las finanzas e incorporación al mercado laboral financiero.04:55 - La decisión de emigrar a Camboya en 200806:45 - Lecciones de posguerra civil y el proyecto con Kike Figaredo.08:15 - El regreso a España: Distribución de fondos en Schroders.12:35 - Para qué sirve hacer un MBA en INSEAD.17:20 - Emprender en el sector educativo de Singapur.23:00 - Expansión regional (Las Lilas) y gestión de riesgo extremo tras la crisis del COVID.36:45 - Alianza estratégica con Varianza Gestión y origen de Collyer Capital.43:25 - Radiografía macroeconómica del Sudeste Asiático: Seguridad jurídica y reformas.50:05 - El factor demográfico: Éxodo de población, consumo y la tesis en supermercados de Filipinas.54:00 - Geopolítica global: Neutralidad de ASEAN frente al conflicto EE.UU. - China.01:03:10 - El estatus de Hong Kong post-1997, el modelo Shanghái y el sector del juego en Macao.01:05:30 - Barreras culturales en la negociación: Jerarquías y toma de decisiones en Japón e India.01:10:30 - Empleabilidad y el riesgo de los visados en Singapur.01:14:30 - Fuga de profesionales hacia hubs alternativos: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Dubái y Seúl.01:22:00 - Private Equity vs. Venture Capital.01:26:05 - Auditorías y due diligence institucional con el Asian Development Bank (ADB).01:29:00 - Cartera personal.01:35:30 - Lecturas recomendadas01:39:20 - Cómo se evita la corrupción en SingapurMás info con enlaces a contenidos comentados en el blog de Juan Such:https://www.rankia.com/blog/such/7339108-118-private-equity-sudeste-asiatico-juan-figar-collyer-capital

We talk over the picks on Poets&Quants's inaugural Career & Admissions Bestseller List, from ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People' to ‘What Colour is Your Parachute'. 

Téléchargez mon template Notion d'organisation et de pilotage : http://thebboost.fr/370.Vous bossez tout le temps mais votre business stagne ? Vous avez déjà testé toutes les méthodes de productivité classiques et rien ne change vraiment ?Je vous partage les 8 règles de productivité que j'applique au quotidien et dont (presque) personne ne parle. Pas les conseils basiques que vous avez déjà entendus 50 fois, mais les principes sous-cotés qui font réellement la différence.✨ Au programme :02:34 - Le repos n'est pas une récompense. C'est une stratégie business.05:23 - Montrez-moi votre agenda, je vous dirai si vous atteindrez vos objectifs (le concept que j'ai piqué à Leïla Hormozi)08:34 - La procrastination est un signal, pas un signe de paresse (et les 3 messages qu'elle vous envoie)11:13 - Arrêtez d'attendre d'être productive, construisez le système qui vous y oblige14:04 - La règle du résidu d'attention : pourquoi votre cerveau ne fonctionne qu'à 60-70% de ses capacités16:07 - 99% de votre to-do list ne vous servira jamais à rien (et pourquoi c'est OK)18:55 - La règle des 4 heures : ce que les top performers font (et pas vous)22:02 - Vos problèmes de temps sont presque toujours des problèmes de décision✨ Épisodes recommandés :127. Mes 11 astuces d'organisation et de productivité préférées292. 18 petites habitudes santé qui boostent ma productivité 359. Mon organisation d'entrepreneure à 1M€ de CA ✨ Liens & références cités dans l'épisode :Mon template d'organisation Notion Leïla Hormozi (CEO Acquisition.com)Sophie Leroy, "Attention Residue", INSEAD, 2009Bluma Zeigarnik (effet Zeigarnik, 1927)"The One Thing" / "Aller à l'essentiel" de Gary V. Keller

Applying for jobs has never been easier, but standing out in today's global hiring market has never been more challenging. In this episode, Christine Manipur, Associate Director of INSEAD MBA Product Marketing, speaks with Rhoda Yap, Executive Director of the INSEAD Career Development Centre, to explore how hiring decisions are really made in an increasingly competitive and AI-driven recruitment landscape. Together, they unpack the INSEAD MATCH Framework, a research-backed career strategy framework designed to help MBA students, professionals and career switchers make more intentional and effective career moves. Whether you are pursuing a career pivot, exploring international job opportunities, navigating MBA recruitment or adapting to changing hiring trends, this conversation offers practical insights into how employers assess talent, leadership potential and market fit in today's evolving global economy.   Key insights include: The signalling paradox: Why AI-generated resumes create hiring "noise" and how professionals can use AI tools strategically for augmentation rather than delegation The INSEAD MATCH Framework: A breakdown of the five pillars shaping modern career strategy: Mobility, Adaptability, Total Rewards & Culture, Competitive Positioning and Hiring Windows Agile career execution: Why successful career pivots require adaptability, self-awareness and the ability to respond to changing market realities How MBA students and professionals can move beyond being "career tourists" and navigate a rapidly evolving global job market Episode Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to In The Know by INSEAD 0:25 - Meet Rhoda Yap: From law and consulting to the Career Development Centre 2:25 - The "oracle of careers" myth: Why self-mastery is the core of career progress 3:41 - The reality of modern transitions: Shooting a moving target while riding a horse 4:31 - The AI "noise" problem: How Gen AI has lowered application costs but complicated hiring 5:50 - Signalling: Why the best candidate doesn't always get the job 7:24 - Introducing the INSEAD MATCH framework 8:42 - Navigating mobility and work authorisation in a shifting geopolitical landscape 10:41 - Beyond the "volume game": Using AI for strategic research and sector credibility 15:32 - Breaking down the MATCH framework: From adaptability to competitive positioning 22:09 - The power of storytelling: How to communicate signals that matter to employers 22:50 - The Hiring Window: Understanding timing, alignment and market realities 26:07 - Using the framework if you feel "stuck" 27:32 - Human vs algorithm: Why you shouldn't surrender career ownership to technology 28:44 - Advice for prospective students: Reflection before the big investment

Joanne Sheppard is a strategic advisor to the Holzbrinck Group — the German family holding company behind Macmillan Publishers, Springer Nature, and Die Zeit — and a board member across several of its owned and invested companies. Her career spans publishing, M&A, and corporate strategy, and she brings an unusually wide lens to her work: graduate study in English literature, executive education in AI and innovation at MIT, positive psychology from Penn, and board governance through INSEAD.In this conversation, we explore why AI adoption stalls inside large organisations — and why the answer has far less to do with technology than most leaders assume.Things we will cover:Why AI adoption is fundamentally a change management problem, not a technology problemHow to build the psychological safety that makes experimentation and upskilling possibleWhat IKEA and JP Morgan can teach us about bringing employees along on the journeyHow to think about reinvesting the productivity AI frees up — and why that decision deserves a quarterly board conversationThe architects, bridgers, and catalysts framework for understanding the role of leadership in driving adoptionFrom employee resistance to board-level strategy, Joanne draws on real experience inside a complex, decentralised organisation to offer one of the most grounded and human-centred perspectives on AI adoption you'll hear.Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinker.com/Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks

AI is rapidly reshaping the MBA - and some business schools are racing ahead faster than others. In this episode, who leads the charge and what questions MBA applicants should ask about AI adoption.

In this faculty spotlight, Professor Aimee Barbeau of Gies College of Business explains how she introduces first-year students to business through ethics, experiential learning, and real-world impact projects. She challenges common misconceptions about capitalism by framing business as a value-creating, ethical practice and shows how tools like AI and hands-on corporate partnerships help students build practical skills and rethink the role of business in society.

In this episode, we speak with Cor Dubois, who explores how leaders can make more intentional career decisions through a “Personal Board of Directors.” He shares insights on the risks of unstructured career choices, the importance of purpose, network, and strategy, and how diverse external perspectives help uncover blind spots and hidden strengths. The conversation highlights accountability, long-term thinking, and the need for reflection, agility, and human connection in navigating career transitions and the evolving future of work.Cor Dubois is an executive leader and board advisor with experience across telecommunications, entertainment, consumer goods, and consulting, including roles at Nokia-Alcatel-Lucent, BMG, Rothschild Inc, and Market Bridge. He is Founder and Chairman of Stichting Board Companions in the Netherlands, supporting governance in social organizations. Cor also lectures at HEC Paris and INSEAD and contributes to publications such as California Management Review and Harvard Business Review France.Links from the episode: Article ‘Building a Personal Board of Directors in an Era of Nomadic Careers' by Noah Askin and Cor Dubois in California Management ReviewCor's LinkedIn profileThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

Thinking about a dual-degree MBA? In this episode, we break down the most popular pairings – from MBA/MPP to MBA/JD – who they make sense for, costs and career trade-offs.

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We are continuing to see MBA programs release their final decisions. This upcoming week, UVA / Darden, Berkeley / Haas, Texas / McCombs, Cornell / Johnson, INSEAD, Duke / Fuqua, Vanderbilt / Owen and Michigan State / Broad are releasing final decisions. A few MBA programs are also continuing to their next admissions rounds, including CMU / Tepper and IESE. Graham highlighted upcoming Clear Admit events. On May 11, Clear Admit is hosting our in-person admissions event in Atlanta. Most top MBA programs are scheduled to attend. We are also hosting several Application Overview events in May, on May 19 and 20, and May 26 and 27. Signups for these events are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham continued with the Real Humans Alumni series. This week focuses on three alumni from Fuqua / National Grid Ventures, Haas / Adobe and Johnson / Bain. Graham also highlighted a recently published Fridays from the Frontlines article written by a student from LBS regarding their Global Experience in China. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three DecisionWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is deciding between McDonough and Said. They want to return to the World Bank focusing on development finance. This week's second MBA applicant has offers from Tuck, Sloan and Wharton. They are focused on health care, tech and venture capital. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding Fuqua, Anderson and Marshall. They want to do consulting in Los Angeles. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

In the new edition of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, speaks with Winnie Jiang, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, about how organisations and individuals in Asia are changing the way they think about work, training and careers.In particular, Jiang identifies a fundamental shift from "institutionalised" to "uninstitutionalised" career transitions. Unlike the past, where career changes – such as moving from journalism to law or banking to baking – followed clear routes and required standard qualifications, today's job landscape has been totally upended by AI and geopolitical uncertainty.  This makes identifying "safe" next steps, or a stable career that can guarantee success nearly impossible, creating real anxiety. AI's transformation of how skills are learned and a global reduction in entry-level hiring are further feeding a growing unease among many employees about their futures. For Jiang, the key to navigating this disruption is not to resist technology but to actively embrace experimentation. By becoming experts in specific AI tools, individuals don't just increase company productivity, they can also enhance their own roles and add greater meaning to their work.The shift towards "uninstitutionalised" careers may offer another positive. In many of Asia's collectivist and "face" cultures, where career choices have historically been tied to family pride and stability, current uncertainty may ironically liberate younger generations to pursue work that they find personally fulfilling.  Schools like INSEAD have an important role to play in this transformation. It is their responsibility to help people and organisations turn technological disruption into an opportunity for professional growth that benefits both the firm and the individual.Read more at https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/ai-and-career-reinvention.Or watch the video: https://youtu.be/7Yg8O_wv60E.

What does love have to do with leadership? More than most leaders dare to admit.My guest is Gianpiero Petriglieri, a professor at INSEAD and one of the most original and provocative voices on leadership today. We explore his idea of leadership as a kind of love, not sentimental or naive, but deeply relational. He makes a compelling distinction between performance and outcome, arguing that what you can control is not the result but the daily choices and gestures you make.We go into the practical too. Gianpiero shares why curiosity and generosity shift everything, and why what really develops leaders is relationships with people who tell you the truth.If you lead a team or organisation, this conversation will invite you to look differently at the small moments of time, attention and care that make leadership real, credible and human."Leadership is a relationship, not a toolkit." - Gianpiero PetriglieriYou'll hear about:Leadership reframed as a kind of love.Instrumental versus humanistic relationships.Curiosity and generosity as leadership habits.Feeling safe and free at the same time.Why passion without devotion disappoints.Balancing reality and imagination.People, not programmes, develop leaders.Advice for leaders in a new role.Culture lives in the spreadsheet.Investment as leadership credibility.Quick-fire round on presence and connection.Gianpiero's best day habits.About Gianpiero Petriglieri:Gianpiero Petriglieri is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD and an expert on leadership and learning in the workplace.His award-winning research and teaching focus on what it means, and what it takes, to become a leader. He is particularly interested in the meaning and practice of leadership in the age of “nomadic professionalism,” an age in which people have deep bonds to work but loose affiliations to organisations, and authenticity and mobility have replaced loyalty and advancement as hallmarks of virtue and success. A Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist by training, Gianpiero has worked as an executive coach, practiced as a psychotherapist, and served on the staff of group relations conferences in Europe and the United States.Profile: https://shorturl.at/WYvT1Instagram: https://shorturl.at/qMHeZWriting: https://shorturl.at/rHAbb Research: https://shorturl.at/Bj650 My resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ) Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:·      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.·      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.·      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds).·      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).·      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How much do rankings actually matter to employers? Plus, we talk about career pivots into consulting

From volatility to greatest gains: we dig into the ups and downs of this year's list

Career Principles with INSEAD Professor Dr. Linda BrimmLinda Brimm is Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, teaching both in the MBA and executive programmes. Along with her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Brimm created and ran the psychological service for the MBA programme at INSEAD. Trained as a clinical psychologist, she also works with both individuals and families at a centre she co-founded in Paris.

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"Testing isn't just about checking a box—it's about proving you're ready to succeed." When most people think about business school admissions, they focus on test scores, essays, and interviews. But for many candidates around the world, there's another critical piece of the puzzle: proving you can succeed in an English-speaking academic environment. In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach is joined by Elie Bechara, Head of the Duolingo English Test in Europe, to break down how English proficiency testing fits into the modern MBA application—and why it matters more than ever. Elie shares his journey from INSEAD to consulting to tech, and how he found his way to Duolingo. Then, the conversation dives into what the Duolingo English Test (DET) actually is, how it compares to other English proficiency exams, and why its fully online, adaptive format is rapidly gaining traction worldwide. You'll also learn how the DET complements exams like the GMAT, what business schools are really looking for when it comes to communication skills, and how global trends are reshaping where—and how—students pursue business education. About Elie: Based in Europe, Elie Bechara is the Senior Strategic Engagement Manager for the Duolingo English Test. He works closely with universities, governments, and higher education stakeholders across the region to develop and support fair, secure, and accessible English proficiency assessment in international admissions. Before joining Duolingo, Elie spent over a decade in client-facing roles, across Europe and MENA, in consulting and tech, at LinkedIn, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and PwC, advising institutions, governments, and organisations on strategy, transformation, and talent mobility. Helpful links: Duolingo English Test: englishtest.duolingo.com Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register Purchase GMAT Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare Inside the GMAT/GMAC Zach on Substack: https://substack.com/@gmaczach Key Takeaways: Language proficiency is more than a checkbox: It's a signal of your ability to actively participate in a global, collaborative MBA environment. The GMAT and English tests are complementary, assessing different but equally critical skills: reasoning vs. real-world communication. AI is transforming assessment, enabling faster test development, improved security, and more realistic interaction-based evaluations. Global mobility trends are shifting, with more candidates choosing Europe and other regions, increasing the need for strong communication across cultures. Business school success depends heavily on communication, not just academic ability—especially in discussion-driven environments. Your application doesn't need to be "extraordinary" to be compelling—authenticity and clarity matter more than trying to stand out artificially. Preparation builds confidence for day one, ensuring you can fully engage from the start rather than playing catch-up. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Elie's Journey to Duolingo 04:20 The Duolingo English Test Explained 07:12 The Structure and Security of the Test 12:02 Innovative Features of the Duolingo English Test 14:19 The Growing Popularity of the Duolingo English Test 17:30 Complementing MBA Applications with Language Proficiency 22:38 Trends in Global Mobility for MBA Candidates 25:05 The Future of Language Testing and AI Innovations 29:22 Advice for MBA Applicants and Test Takers

Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne bids farewell and introduces Executive Editor Pola Lem

Crude oil prices rose again on Thursday as the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and Iran shows signs of fragility. In this edition, we speak with Ilian Mihov, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, about whether the war and the resulting oil shock could trigger a global recession. He explains that supply shortages can affect economic activity more than price hikes and outlines the delicate calculations central banks will have to make.

Nikhil Jain applied four times before getting in. This is what he discovered once he got there

Gies Business professor Sandra Corredor explores one of the biggest misconceptions students have about business: the idea that there's always a correct decision. Drawing from her research and teaching, she explains how success comes from thoughtful design, attention to detail, and embracing uncertainty - both in corporate strategy and personal career paths.

In the latest episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, sat down with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, to discuss how the new world order is creating a complex economic environment, where traditional business strategies are being upended by unpredictable political and technological shocks.  As an expert in international trade, Dutt offers his insights on the impact of the fast-changing United States tariff policies for the Asian region. Ultimately, he advises firms to adopt a "wait and see" approach, suggesting that rash operational moves to counter temporary political swings could end up being a costly, and ultimately unnecessary, mistake.  For him, a bigger concern is the massive investment by American and Chinese firms into AI, which could create a significant technological gap between those leaders and other countries. Organisations are historically slow to adapt, but firms in Asia need to fully understand the speed of exponential technological growth and the urgency of being prepared for the "gale of creative destruction" it will bring.   In the same vein, countries like India and Indonesia need to overcome the slow pace of their bureaucratic democracies to become more agile and responsive. Whether it's pivoting India's IT sector to adapt to rapidly changing needs, or Indonesia's efforts to move upstream in the nickel supply chain, speed is going to be key.  With the prospect of an incoherent and uncertain future, at least for the short term, business leaders cannot afford to be delusional about "crises being opportunities". Instead, they need to make sure they have the slack, both in terms of finances and time, to make quick decisions in response to unexpected or unknown crises as and when they arrive.   Note: This conversation was recorded before the start of the ongoing Middle East conflict.View a video of the discussion.Read the related INSEAD Knowledge article.

How Wharton dominates rankings of business school academic research

We discuss the 20th anniversary of the AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants)

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We are now getting close to the end of the interview invite season for Round 2 as top MBA programs begin to release their final decisions. This upcoming week, IESE, UVA / Darden, Emory / Goizueta, Yale SOM, Dartmouth / Tuck, INSEAD, Georgetown / McDonough and Georgia / Terry are releasing their Round 2 decisions. A few MBA programs are also beginning their next admissions rounds, including Oxford / Said, Notre Dame / Mendoza, Imperial Business School, Emory / Goizueta and Johns Hopkins / Carey. Graham highlighted upcoming MBA webinar events. On Thursday, we are hosting a series of panel discussions focused on international students who are targeting the top MBA programs in the United States. On May 11, Clear Admit is hosting our in-person MBA Fair in Atlanta. We are also hosting several online Application Overview events in May. Signups for all of these events are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events And finally, Clear Admit will also be livestreaming a “Decision Day Watch Party” on March 25, you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClearAdmitMBA In the news & notes section of the show, Graham mentioned an MBA admissions tip that focuses on the Round 2 wait list and showcased more entries from our Real Humans Alumni series. This week focuses on three alumni from Fuqua / Netflix, Haas / Google and Johnson / Deloitte. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is seeking to pivot from banking to MBB consulting and wants to use an executive MBA program to make that pivot. This week's second MBA applicant appears to have a strong career in cybersecurity and wants to pivot to consulting in digital strategy. They still need to take the GRE. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between Fuqua and Ross, and possibly Johnson too. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!