As a strategic advisor, my summer was dedicated to working with Capitals Coalition, a global collaboration advocating the inclusion of natural, social and human capital (multi-capital approach) in decision-making by business, finance and governments. The mission was clear: conduct a market study to identify the gaps between sustainability professionals and the adoption of the capitals approach in transformative decision-making.

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South Africa is an awe-inspiring place, often read about but less frequently explored. Through this blog I aim to share my experiences as an MBA participant in the Business For Good (BFG) course at INSEAD in February 2023. BFG is a field-based course during which we had the opportunity to engage directly with an organisation to help successfully execute its strategy. This involved a series of sessions on campus followed by a week of onsite collaboration with the organisation.

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MiracleFeet’s partnership with INSEAD started in 2021 when MBA students gathered for the 10th Master Strategy Day - a competition to create a strategy for MiracleFeet to expand clubfoot treatment in middle-income countries. Since then, the partnership has continued through a follow-on field-based course in INSEAD’s MBA programme called Business as a Force for Good Practicum or BFG. This year, course culminated in a trip to The Gambia. 

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This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the dynamic world of frontier markets, working alongside Sturgeon Capital to analyse startups in regions like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Central Asia. The experience was nothing short of eye-opening, as I delved into the unique challenges these markets face, particularly in terms of access to capital and the emphasis on operational efficiency from day one.

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If you were expecting an article packed with practical tips to find a job, you’ll be disappointed. Though I admit I shamelessly chose a seductive title.  A few months ago, I started the daunting job search process along with my classmates. It’s fraught with uncertainty and emotional upheaval. But rather than simply a means to an end, it can be good training for the inevitable stressors that follow it (yes, this is a philosophical, cringey post).  

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In a world where the impact of businesses on people, society, and the planet has never been more critical, a new economic model needs to emerge to sustain the progress. With a vision to bring this to effect, IMPACT LABS is a pioneering research lab and business transformation consulting boutique dedicated to shaping a sustainable world where businesses are not just profit-driven entities but forces for good.

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