Podcasts about INSEAD

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.

I detta avsnitt pratar Hillesgårdsakademins Monika och Fredrik med professor Henrik Bresman från INSEAD. Samtalet handlar om högpresterande grupper, och om vad Henrik genom sin forskning har förstått om grupper som både presterar och mår bra. Henrik är svensk, men bor och verkar sedan många år i Singapore, och han har forskat kring högpresterande grupper tillsammans med kollegor som Deborah Ancona och Amy Edmondsson. Tillsammans med Deborah har han skrivit boken X-teams, och kärnan i den boken handlar om att det idag inte räcker för grupper att vara synkade kring gemensamma mål och ha bra relationer inom det egna teamet. Det är viktigt, säger Henrik, men med vår tids höga osäkerhet och snabba förändringstakt behöver man gå ut innan man går in. Han kallar de team som gör så för X-teams. Man behöver alltså förstå de intressenter man är ömsesidigt beroende av, innan man samlar sig internt för att sätta mål och staka ut vägen. Ytterligare facetter på Henriks forskning är mångfald och psykologisk trygghet. För när man är externt fokuserad som team – alltså ett X-team – behöver man hantera en mångfald av perspektiv, vilket potentiellt skapar friktion i gruppen. Och det är genom att orka vara kvar i den friktionen som gruppen kan bli verkligt högpresterande. En förutsättning för detta är dock att det finns psykologisk trygghet i gruppen, så att gruppens medlemmar verkligen vågar föra fram alla olikheter och vinklar på en specifik fråga eller område. I samtalet hänvisas till flera olika teorier och till forskarkollegor till Henrik. Vi har därför lagt in referenser och länkar till sådant vi tar upp i samtalet. Vill du fördjupa din inom den forskning som nämns i avsnittet rekommenderar vi följande artiklar och böcker: • Research: To Excel, Diverse Teams Need Psychological Safety, by Henrik Bresman and Amy Edmonson , 2022 https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/Psychological%20Safety%20in%20Diverse%20Teams_V3_8d2783c5-113b-4184-95b9-d180f63452f7.pdf • X-teams: how to build teams that lead, innovate, and succeed. Deborah Ancona and Henrik Bresman. Harvard Business School Press, 2007. • Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. Jim Detert. Harvard Business Review Press, 2021 https://jimdetert.com/insights-jim/practice-courage • An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization. Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey. Harvard Business Review Press, 2016 • Immunity to Change: How to overcome it and unlock the potential in yourself and your organization. Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey. Harvard Business Review Press, 2009 • Teaming: How organizations learn, innovate, and compete in the knowledge economy. Amy C. Edmondson. Pfeiffer Wiley, 2012.

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.

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Emmanuel Delaveau, General Partner chez Partech en charge des relations investisseurs, Geoffroy De Cooman, entrepreneur et cofondateur de Clariteer, et Ludovic Phalippou, professeur d'économie financière à l'université d'Oxford, pour une discussion autour de la performance en private equity — ses indicateurs, ses limites et ses angles morts.Nous avons parlé :du triptyque de base du reporting LP : TRI, TVPI et DPI, et de ce que chacun mesure réellement par rapport à ce qu'on croit qu'il mesuredu TRI comme taux fictif impossible à calculer à la main, et de pourquoi un TRI de 50% peut avoir rapporté moins d'argent qu'un TRI de 15%des trois techniques concrètes utilisées pour gonfler artificiellement un TRI : subscription lines de crédit, sortie rapide des meilleurs actifs, et cherry-picking de track recordde la raison structurelle pour laquelle les fonds américains affichent systématiquement de meilleurs TRI que les fonds européens ou africains — non pas en raison de leur performance réelle, mais de leur accès aux outils de manipulation des cashflowsdu catch-up clause et du hurdle rate : pourquoi la quasi-totalité des professionnels, y compris très seniors, pensent comprendre la mécanique des frais alors qu'ils se trompent sur l'essentielde l'hypothèse héroïque cachée dans la formule du TRI — celle qui pose que le capital non appelé et les distributions sont réinvestis au même taux que le TRI lui-même — et de ce que ça implique concrètement pour un LP individuelde ce que pourrait être un reporting idéal : des positions à jour, nettes de frais, comparables, avec des hypothèses de cashflows futurs partagées par le GP pour permettre une vraie planification côté LPUn épisode dense, technique et sans concession, qui pose une question centrale : si même les professionnels ne comprennent pas vraiment comment sont calculés les rendements qu'on leur vend, que dire des investisseurs particuliers à qui on démocratise aujourd'hui le private equity ?Recommandations des invités:“Pitch Anything” de Oren Klaff “Measuring Private Equity Funds performance” INSEAD de 2019 https://www.insead.edu/sites/default/files/assets/dept/centres/gpei/docs/Measuring_PE_Fund-Performance-2019.pdf Podcast et livres toutes les infos de Ludovic Phalippou https://pelaidbare.com/ Liens utiles:Emmanuel Delaveau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanueldelaveau/ Geoffroy De Cooman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gdecooman/ Ludovic Phalippou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-phalippou-5488b147/ Your IRR is not my IRR: https://www.clariteer.com/blog/your-irr-is-not-my-irr***************************Finscale, c'est bien plus qu'un podcast. C'est un écosystème qui connecte les acteurs clés du secteur financier à travers du Networking, du coaching et des partenariats.

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

Unified commerce and European payments are under pressure as merchants juggle fragmented vendors, local debit schemes, and country-by-country compliance. Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential, sits down with Niv Liran, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unzer, to break down how one platform serves over 85,000 merchants across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark.Niv explains how Unzer consolidated 13 acquired companies into a single system using a one-application-per-purpose rule, why local language sales and compliance expertise outperform global common-denominator approaches, and how open banking and the European Payments Initiative are creating new payment rails. The conversation gets specific on merchant migration tactics, daily workflow savings from eliminating multi-vendor reconciliation, and where AI-powered tools fit for small businesses within the next three to five years.FIND OUT MORE1️⃣ Gate your best features to the new platform so merchants have a reason to migrate without being forced.2️⃣ Ask prospects to walk through their daily actions before pitching; let the pain sell the solution.3️⃣ Set a one-app-per-purpose rule before consolidation starts to prevent political gridlock across acquired teams.4️⃣ Test every partnership against two filters: does it help the merchant, and will consumers actually adopt it.5️⃣ Connect directly to local accounting software in each market; it locks in retention and kills reconciliation overhead.GuestNiv Liran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivliranUnzer: https://www.unzer.comFintech ConfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNotifications: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSupporters of Fintech ConfidentialUnder.io: Streamlines application and underwriting by digitizing PDFs for e-signature. under.io/FTCSkyflow: A zero-trust data privacy vault delivered as an API covering PCI, CCPA, GDPR, SOC 2, and beyond. skyflowsecure.comDFNS: Wallets as a service, API first, multi-chain, secured with MPC across 50+ blockchains. fintechconfidential.com/dfnsHawk AI: Real-time payment screening, AML transaction monitoring, and dynamic customer risk rating. gethawk.comAbout the GuestNiv Liran is Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unzer. He entered fintech at Groupon in Berlin solving chargebacks on billions in monthly volume, then held leadership roles at Rocket Internet and AUTO1 Group, where he scaled the tech department from 5 to over 350 employees. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an MBA from INSEAD.About UnzerUnzer is a payments and commerce platform serving more than 85,000 merchants across Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Luxembourg with unified online, in-store, and back-office solutions through its UnzerOne platform.About the HostTedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential. Produced by DD3 Media, Fintech Confidential brings you the people, tech, and companies that change how you pay and get paid.Chapters00:00 Episode Highlights01:02 Welcome to Fintech Confidential01:10 DFNS: Wallets as a Service (sponsor)02:32 Meet Niv Inbar05:08 Why Unified Commerce Is Hard07:02 Falling Into Payments09:46 Unser vs Stripe Adyen11:30 Localizing Across Europe12:44 One Platform Consolidation15:12 Merchant Migration Playbook17:43 Merchant Day to Day Example20:21 Skyflow - Your Privacy API (sponsor)21:18 Taming Local Debit Schemes23:29 Selling ROI and Reducing Risk26:29 Partnerships Open Banking EPI29:20 EPI and Digital Wallet Future31:06 Market Consolidation Ahead32:27 Crystal Ball Unified Commerce35:26 AI Agents for Small Business37:32 One Sentence Founder Advice39:11 Wrap Up Key Takeaways41:03 Hawk AI - Realtime Fraud Monitoring (sponsor)41:47 Disclaimer

Professor Subramanian (Subi) Rangan, Professor of Strategy and Management at INSEAD and Endowed Chair in Societal Progress, explores "Capitalism 2.0". He explains how traditional model succeeded in development and wealth creation goals, yet leaving critical gaps from focusing on efficiency over equity, output over outcomes, and growth over sustainability. He discusses the "K-shaped" economy, concentrated power, and leadership responsibility to use influence with more moral character to improve well-being. Subi recommends "better not new" models, urges leaders to consider more human-centric assumptions, and reframes business as a platform for both performance and societal progress.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   [01:29] Professor Subi Rangan describes early influences shaping his career and perspective. [02:25] Subi explains his exposure to Tata's positive societal impact in India. [04:06] During his PhD, Subi observes multinational firms as platforms for global human capital. [05:50] Contrasts between business income generation and societal impact outcomes. [06:37] Government intervention rises when markets fail to self-correct. [07:14] Since 1980s, liberalization increased legitimacy of private enterprise self-regulation. [07:30] Capitalism 2.0 addresses gaps in the current system – e.g. enormous wealth creation, but well-being is lacking. [10:15] Efficiency over equity is one driver of the modern "K economy". [10:59] Emphasis on outputs neglected sustainability despite economic growth and scale. [11:47] Mass production and consumption can produce better outcomes with more thoughtful producers and consumers. [12:58] Society is influenced by four systems: bio, cultural, political, and economic. [13:35] Interdependence is regulated to resolve differences – using culture's soft power. [15:00] Hard power, civic interdependence with norms and consequences. [15:51] Economic interdependence excels at efficiency with inherent contradiction. [18:01] Highlights divergence of opportunity and income fuels dissatisfaction. [19:00] The concentration of power comes with moral responsibility to exercise it. [21:04] Inequality is a choice influenced by leadership values. [22:03] Lack of fairness and wellbeing can bring down society. [24:19] Focus on outcomes not outputs, especially fairness as an outcome. [24:56] Economic drivers of ill- or well-being – adjusting the structure of employment. [25:55] Labor immobility challenges adaptation pushing for an ecosystem of adjustment. [26:33] Adaptive individuals emphasises workplace learning over formal education. [26:52] An ecosystem approach supports workforce adaptation and stability. [27:35] How to incorporate non-price value outcomes like wellbeing and equity. [29:05] We have a moral problem, not a technical one. [29:33] After achieved development, wellbeing, equity, and sustainability need economic integration. [31:08] Deeper leadership character must complement competence in AI era. [31:52] AI can be a potential equalizer if guided intentionally. [34:32] Moral reasoning can be incorporated into business education systems. [35:20] Updating applied professions to combine competence and character for meaningful careers. [36:55] Points to Better Life Index as multidimensional well-being measurement model. [38:14] Outcome-based metrics rarely exist at the enterprise level thus far. [39:30] Ideas, academic research, and conversation can drive systemic change.     RESOURCES   Professor Subramanian Rangan's biography   Societyforprogress.org website   Professor Rangan's chapter "From Market-Pareto to Moral-Pareto: Seven Problematic Assumptions in Business Economics Theory" in the 2025 book "Core Assumptions in Business Theory: A Wedge Between Performance and Progress"       QUOTES   "The models that we have really do work to enable this wealth creation. However, they seem to not have done a good job on creating wellbeing."   "There is an anxiety that is quite unprecedented about the future and about the state of the world."    "The 20th century economy produced great output, but it fell short on outcomes."   "It's not about the concentration of power, it's about the exercise of concentrated power."   "Business actually is a great platform for not only positive income, but also for positive impact."

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

Here are partial lyrics of Hey Jude by The Beatles. You figure out whether there are any parallels out there with our “Hey Jeff”Hey Jude, don't make it bad.Take a sad song and make it better.Remember to let her into your heart,Then you can start to make it better.Hey Jude, don't be afraid.You were made to go out and get her.The minute you let her under your skin,Then you begin to make it better.And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.For well you know that it's a fool who plays it coolBy making his world a little colder.Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude...In recognition of the importance of The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan initiative, Jeff Clay together with his wife Laurie have laid down a Giving Day challenge for the whole INSEAD community, and one in which it would be wonderful for us the 03D community to play a leading role.If 100 members of the alumni community make a gift to the Partners Scholarship during Giving Day, Jeff will pledge $100,000 of his own to help secure the future of the scholarship and honour Denise's memory.If you like that logic and our approach, do join us!In other words – WE ARE LOOKING FOR 100 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO JOIN, SO HELP US GET THERE!The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan is a beautiful way not only to honor the memory of Denise, but to also help extend the legacy of our class, while showing our support for Mike.As a reminder, we also have an anonymous donor who will match the first 80k euro.Giving Day runs from the 19th to the 26th of March 2026 and offers a simple opportunity for us to come together once again. While larger gifts are always impactful, what matters most is that we take part together as a community. We truly hope 100 of us will come together, so we get Jeff to spend every last cent of his check!To make a gift to The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan follow the link: https://www.insead.edu/alumni/classes/mba-partners-scholarshipTogether we are stronger.

What if accounting isn't about numbers—but about uncovering the story behind them?In this episode of Poets&Quants' Faculty Spotlight, Gies College of Business professor Fei Du joins John A. Byrne to share how intellectual curiosity, and a desire for freedom, shaped her path into academia. What began as a practical career choice in China evolved into a passion for decoding financial statements as “clues” to how organizations think and act.Du explains how accounting, when done right, is less about calculation and more about interpretation. Through real-world examples, from COVID-era market reactions to corporate promotion systems, she shows how financial data reveals deeper truths about strategy, incentives, and human behavior.

When Pierre Lusato wrote in our group chat “Milena, we want the podcast back!” I almost instantly received a private message from someone else, who practically said “I am ready to talk.” And so here we are. Ready to talk.I have been hoping to have this conversation for a while now, but did not know if he will ever want to have this conversation with me (or anyone else for that matter). As he said at the end of our preliminary chat “Time happens” and so here we are – about to have this conversation in all its beauty and love, all its pain, loss and sorrow and all its hope, luck and gratefulness.A warning in the beginning – this conversation will touch raw nerves and emotions buried deep down inside many of us. It will surely make more than one of us cry and is not to be taken lightly. Ultimately though, I believe that it will not only provoke many of us into thinking, but will also bring the best out of many of us, mobilise us for action and ultimately bring us yet again closer together. Do listen to the end, to find out all about light at the end of a tunnel.And so – let's go...To make a gift to The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan follow the link: https://www.insead.edu/alumni/classes/mba-partners-scholarshipTogether we are stronger.

What you need to know about the one-year option

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!

What international students experience in a program abroad 

In this episode, Seth sits down with Peter Goldstein, CEO of a Nasdaq-listed SPAC, to break down the real difference between going public through a SPAC versus a traditional IPO. They dive into what most founders misunderstand about valuation, why certainty matters more than speed in today's capital markets, and what truly happens after the bell rings.Peter also shares his personal journey from early success and building a broker-dealer, to losing everything in 2008, and rebuilding with a sharper focus on governance, discipline, and long-term sustainability. This conversation is a masterclass for entrepreneurs and CEOs considering the public markets not just about getting listed, but about building a durable company that can survive and thrive once it is.Seth's CompaniesVstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/Listen to the ShowApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcNConnect with SethLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstockTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbmanTwitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1About the ShowFrom Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & 20+ Years in Capital Markets02:15 – What EMMIS Acquisition (SPAC) Is Building04:40 – Why This SPAC Is Different06:55 – The “Aha” Moment Behind Launching the SPAC09:10 – Early Career Lessons & First Exit at 3011:30 – Losing Everything in 200814:00 – Harvard, INSEAD & The Governance Shift16:45 – Red Flags in Pitch Decks & CEO Mistakes20:30 – SPAC vs IPO: Key Differences Explained25:10 – The Valuation Myth & What Investors Really Want27:20 – What Success Looks Like 3–5 Years From NowConnect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

We analyze the severe downturn in international applicants due to the Trump administration

We live in an age where uncertainty lurks around every corner, but what if uncertainty didn't have to be an anxiety-inducing, uncomfortable part of life?  The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown, by INSEAD professor Nathan Furr and entrepreneur Susannah Harmon Furr, presents strategies and tools to embrace uncertainty and turn it into opportunity.  Nathan, Susannah, and Greg discuss why humans are naturally wired to avoid the unknown, and how our capacity to face it can be strengthened through learnable tools. The conversation covers some of the strategies described in the book like creating “islands of certainty” through rituals and support systems, maintaining a portfolio of personal options instead of going all-in too early, and focusing on what's within one's control while pursuing other meaningful goals, internally.  *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: The golden space of uncertainty 26:59: [Nathan Furr] The American can-do attitude is it was this kind of illusion that we control the world. And most people who have been through something hard recognize it is not totally in our control. We sure we influence it, we nudge it, but a lot of things are outside our control. And so the people who are able to approach uncertainty with greater calm also kind of said, you know, what is in my control? I will focus on that, and what is outside of my control, or partially outside of my control, I am not going to obsess about that. And so there is this kind of golden space where you are focused on what are my internal goals, being the best, doing my best, making a contribution in the world. And I recognize that, there is some element of, in this complex, ambiguous world that I do not control, and so I am just going to focus on the things I can control and let the other pieces go. That leads to a much calmer view of the world. The video and audio are not synched On being comfortable with uncertainty 11:42: [Susannah Furr]: All of us could have cooler and more brilliant lives if we just tried a little bit more, if we got a little bit more comfortable with uncertainty. It is good to know, like, Ooh, I do not like risks. And we have a tool for that. Like, know what risks you have affinities and aversions for, but definitely do not just decide, Nope, I do not do uncertainty, because you are, you are missing out. The real danger isn't risk 18:29: [Nathan Furr] The real danger is not that you are going to go all in on the uncertain thing, it is that you are probably going all in on the certain thing, and you are not bringing that thing you care about, that thing you dream about, into the portfolio of options in your life. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Ben Feringa  World Uncertainty Index  Sam Yagan  Martin Seligman  Kathleen M. Eisenhardt Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Guest Profile: Nathan Furr Faculty Profile at INSEAD Nathan Furr on LinkedIn Susannah Harmon Furr Profile at INSEAD Susannah Harmon Furr on LinkedIn The Uncertainty Possibility School Guests' Work: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown The Innovator's Method: Bringing the Lean Start-up into Your Organization Leading Transformation: How to Take Charge of Your Company's Future Innovation Capital: How to Compete--and Win--Like the World's Most Innovative Leaders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Mazin about his journey and the experiences that shaped his path.He shared how A Junior VC evolved from a simple newsletter into a thriving community and eventually a fund, along with the lessons he learned along the way.We also dived into his journey of hosting the AJVC Unfiltered podcast alongside Aviral, and the conversations and insights that came from it.Mazin completed his BSE and MSE from University of Michigan and later pursued his MBA from INSEAD.Over the years, he worked across global organizations including Deloitte, Emirates NBD, and Pfizer.He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Agoda.

In this era of "permacrisis" and constant disruption, adaptability and resilience are vital traits that require collaboration and an increasing focus on human-centric skills. That's the messaging to come out of the 2025 Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI), an annual report that highlights the latest talent trends and offers insights into the current global talent landscape.For this episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, analyses the results and implications of the 11th edition of the GTCI through an APAC lens alongside two of its authors: L. Felipe Monteiro, Academic Director of the GTCI and Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy, and Paul Evans, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour.   Perhaps the most notable theme from the 2025 report is the shifting value of human capabilities, where soft human-centric skills are becoming just as vital as hard digital or technical skills. As AI handles increasingly complex technical tasks, Monteiro and Evans suggest that "generalist adaptive skills" – including leadership, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship – will increasingly take centre stage.Reflecting on the high ranking of certain countries such as Singapore, Switzerland and the Nordic nations, Evans points to the strength of their integrated ecosystems, where government, business, educational institutions and labour organisations work together to solve problems using a forward-looking approach. He warns that without this deep ecosystem collaboration and a long-term vision, even technologically advanced nations may struggle to implement the systemic changes required to thrive in today's disrupted global economy.That potential danger is highlighted in a concerning trend identified in the report, where several upper-middle-income countries, such as Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico, appear to have reached a "talent plateau" or “trap". Despite making good headway in the earlier stages of their development, these countries have seen their progress stall as they find themselves squeezed between high-innovating top-tier countries and lower-income countries with cost advantages.   Levels of optimism for the future were mixed among the three speakers.However, they agreed that greater collaboration, an increased emphasis on lifelong education and the ability of individuals to learn and adjust on the job will be vital if countries and companies hope to successfully navigate the uncertain waters of the next five years – and beyond.  

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We continue to see several top MBA programs rolling out their Round 2 interview invites. Next week UPenn / Wharton and INSEAD are scheduled to release their interview invites and we speculate that MIT Sloan will, too. We then briefly discussed our new interview prep tool,  Clear Admit's MBA Interview simulator  Thus far, we have seen broad adoption of this tool, and we expect word to continue to spread! The MBA interview simulator is trained on Clear Admit's extensive catalogue of interview resources including our interview archive and interview guides. Graham noted we are scheduled for our monthly AMA YouTube Livestream later today. Here is Clear Admit's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@ClearAdmitMBA Graham also highlighted MBA webinar events that are on the horizon that Clear Admit is hosting. We are hosting a series for MiM programs which is scheduled for February 24 and 25. Clear Admit is also hosting events with London Business School and Vanderbilt / Owen later this week. On March 19, we are hosting a series of online panel discussions focused on international students who are targeting the top MBA programs in the United States. Finally, we are excited to announce our in-person admissions event, the MBA Fair, to be scheduled in Atlanta, on May 11. Signups for all these events are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham then highlighted a recently published article from Clear Admit's Fridays from the Frontlines series, highlighting a veteran who is at Notre Dame / Mendoza.  Graham then noted three admissions tips which all focus on the interview experience: MBA interview etiquette, questions for the admissions interviewer, and post-interview follow-up. Graham addressed a recently published Real Humans piece that focuses on Class of 2027 HBS students. Then finally, we discussed this week's roll out of the Financial Times ranking. 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 a deferred admissions candidate who appears to have a very strong profile but still needs to take the GMAT. This week's second MBA applicant is from India, works in finance, and has a perfect 340 on the GRE test. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between Wharton and Sloan with a scholarship. 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 this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We continue to see several top MBA programs rolling out their Round 2 interview invites. Next week London Business School and Duke / Fuqua are scheduled to release their interview invitations. We then discussed our new interview prep tool,  Clear Admit's MBA Interview simulator  This simulator is designed to provide a realistic interview experience for the majority of the top MBA programs, and provide detailed feedback. It is trained on Clear Admit's extensive catalogue of interview resources including its interview archive and interview guides. Graham highlighted webinar events that are on the horizon that Clear Admit is hosting. The first webinar series of events is for deferred MBA admissions candidates who are currently completing their first degrees. The second event in this series is scheduled for Wednesday, and includes Haas, Stanford, Columbia, Wharton and Darden. The second series is for MiM programs and is scheduled for February 24 and 25. Clear Admit is also hosting events with London Business School and Vanderbilt / Owen this month. Signups for all these events are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham then highlighted several recently published articles from Clear Admit. These include a very popular admissions tip that covers the seven hardest MBA interview questions, and a summary of upcoming in-person events hosted by MBA programs. Also covered is Emory / Goizueta's one-year MBA program pathways and NYU / Stern's new AI concentration. Graham addressed two recently published MBA career reports, from INSEAD and Cornell / Johnson. 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 applying next season and has a 655 GMAT score. While they worry that they can't improve the score, we really encourage them to give it another try, or take the GRE. This week's second MBA applicant has a 760 GMAT score that expires in December. They need to target Round 1 next season, to avoid needing to retake the test. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between Columbia and Duke or Ross with scholarship money. 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!