Pavlin Kumchev, MBA 11J, shares his views on a framework for life through the lens of investing - on taking risks, failure and relationships. Pavlin is the author of a new book - Solving Life - which is available on Amazon and at the INSEAD bookstore.
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Unfiltered is an initiative run by the INSEAD UK NAA.
In our next episode, Kivanc Okutur, MBA 14J talks about how AI is beginning to impact the world of app development and mobile gaming, and what it takes to build a gaming business.
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Unfiltered is an initiative run by the INSEAD UK NAA.
In this episode, Nisa Kaya, MBA 21J, shares her experiences of the biases that face women in the workplace, and articulates a vision for a future workplace that could help women and people from diverse backgrounds discover their potential to a greater extent.
As ever, if you have any comments, or a story you'd like to share with the INSEAD community, get in touch at inseadpod@gmail.com
Unfiltered is an initiative run by the INSEAD UK NAA.
Eleanor Warnock, MBA 18J, a journalist who worked at the Wall Street Journal pre-INSEAD and then joined the VC industry talks to us about how VCs are different despite all offering the same product - money. Eleanor shares advice for founders on what to look for in a VC, and for people looking to work in the world of venture capital on how to transition into it.
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Hurol Inan, an IDP alumnus and avid supporter of the arts talks about his journey into paintings and sculpture, and his experience participating in the art world across 2 continents. Hurol discusses how to get into art, the nuances of thinking about art as an investment category and his opinion on NFTs.
For those interested in learning more, here are a few links from Hurol:
Online platform to buy direct from artist: https://www.saatchiart.com/https://www.singulart.com/https://bluethumb.com.au/
Online platform to buy from galleries: https://www.artsy.net/
Art investment: https://www.openartmarket.com/en/ (Currently in Norway but with plans to expand to the UK and other markets. Low entry investment)
Art investment: https://www.masterworks.com/ (NY based, higher entry investment)
Research: https://www.artprice.com/ (Database of auction results).
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In this episode, Helen Hallpike, MBA '89, talks about decision-making and careers. Helen has spent several years studying the ways in which people navigate careers and discusses the factors implicit in the career choices that people make. Helen is a co-chair of the INSEAD UK Careers Group.
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Happy new year.
In our first episode of 2025, Ranjit Mene, MBA07D, talks to us about his love of poker, bluffing, what it's taught him about the world, and whether it's a game of skill or luck.
Here's a link to the paper that Ranjit mentions in his talk: https://www.nber.org/papers/w17023
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In this episode, Szabi Baranyi, MBA 15, describes his journey of going from the world of finance and private equity to burnout. In an honest and vulnerable conversation, Szabi describes the loss and disconnection that accompanied burnout, and his process of healing.
If you'd like to share your views on any topic at all with your fellow INSEAD community members, get in touch at inseadpod@gmail.com.
In this episode, Adonai Herrera-Martinez, MBA 09, an avid traveller who has visited 100+ countries talks about the spirit of travel and adventure. As someone who also thinks deeply about the environment (both personally and professionally in his role as a Director at EBRD), Adonai talks about how he balances travel with sustainability.
If you'd like to share your views with your fellow INSEAD community members, get it touch at inseadpod@gmail.com.
In this episode, Roger Press, a lifelong musician and music industry veteran describes his experience in the business of music and his belief in the power of music to enrich people's lives.
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Last year, the MBA 2003D class created a separate podcast series capturing stories of their class in the run-up to their 20 year reunion. This Unfiltered episode features content from one of those podcasts.
Marita and Marcello Cavalcanti talk about life as an INSEAD couple, about navigating the relay race of dual careers within a marriage and about playing second fiddle. They also share interesting points of view on finance, startups, blockchain and capitalism.
Huge thanks go to Milena Ivanova, who plays host on this podcast, and who offered to share this roster of great stories from the 03D group with the wider INSEAD community.
If you'd like to share your story with the UK INSEAD community, get in touch at inseadpod@gmail.com.
Novelist and author of the book "Woman of the Year", Elena Shalneva reflects on her time at INSEAD, her journey from academia to finance and then to writing, on people's career dreams, the choices we make and the things we give up in our quest for success.
Elena's novel can be found at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLT6GFSR
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We have over 5000 INSEAD alumni in the UK.
Between us, we have an incredible collection of stories, views and experiences.
This podcast series features the opinions, viewpoints and narratives of your fellow classmates and friends from the INSEAD UK community.
If you'd like to share your story with the INSEAD community, get in touch at inseadpod@gmail.com