When I started my internship at Pureland Global Venture, I had no idea just how much it would shape my understanding of venture capital and the dynamic world of med-tech. Pureland, a venture capital firm co-founded by an INSEAD professor, focuses on groundbreaking med-tech innovations and operates in both Singapore and China. Over six months, I was immersed in various projects that challenged my analytical skills, broadened my perspective, and deepened my passion for healthcare innovation.

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Why did you choose to come to INSEAD?When selecting a business school, I was looking for a well-ranked full-time MBA programme with a predominantly international student body and a strong alumni network in various sectors. 

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Sankara Eye Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to eliminate avoidable blindness among the poor in the remotest parts of India. I had the good fortune to spend eight weeks during the summer at Sankara’s headquarters located in the calm of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (South India).

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Last summer, I had the opportunity to work on the Visionaries Incubator, a programme created by Female Foundry in partnership with Google Cloud. The incubator was designed to help founders use AI to supercharge their businesses over an intense eight weeks. Through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on implementation, it became a fast-paced, eye-opening experience for everyone involved, myself included.  

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During this summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in South Africa, supporting them in restructuring their organisational structure.  WWF South Africa is a leading environmental organisation dedicated to conservation and sustainable development. They focus on protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainable resource use, and combating climate change within South Africa through research, advocacy, and community engagement.  

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This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Paivi Enterprise, a small yet impactful firm in India specialising in sustainable luxury. As an INSEAD MBA student with a passion for sustainability, this role was a perfect fit for my career aspirations. My time at Paivi gave me valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of working in a mission-driven company.  

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This summer, I had the privilege of interning with the Milken Institute's Business & Programme Development team, an opportunity supported by the INSEAD Hoffmann Institute Impact Internship Stipend. 

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As an MBA intern working remotely for the Optimal Greening Foundation, I have had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the organisation's mission of delivering renewable energy and clean water access to marginalised African communities. The foundation, backed by USAID, specialises in sustainable solutions that address critical needs in rural areas.

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This summer, as part of my INSEAD MBA I had the opportunity to work with the Optimal Greening Foundation (OGF), a non-profit organisation in Nigeria dedicated to addressing critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) issues in underserved communities.

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This summer, I had the privilege of interning at BVC (B Venture Capital), a VC firm focused on investing in pre-seed startups across Latin America. From day one in São Paulo, I felt welcomed by the warm and collaborative culture. I am especially grateful to Mitsuru Nakayama, the General Partner, and my supportive colleagues for making my experience so enriching and meaningful.

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