As of August of 2023, I began my term at INSEAD for my MBA after a gap of over seven years since I’d last sat in a class in any form of academic pursuit. I won’t lie, it was an extremely daunting task and I’ve doubted the wisdom of my decision more times than I’d like to admit. But at this point, sitting back home enjoying my term break and having reflected a lot about the past two terms, I realised there’s no better way to record my findings apart from writing them down.

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As 2024 unfolds, we at INSEAD's MBA'24J cohort are not just witnessing a technological revolution but actively predicting its course. Armed with our studies, insights, and a zeal for innovation, we're excited to share our visions of a future where technology redefines the boundaries of possibility.Embarking on the task of predicting the future is both an exciting and humbling experience. 

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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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I have had the privilege to grow up in a multicultural household in London with French, Spanish and Haitian roots.

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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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Three words I would use to describe myself are: Daniel, Portuguese, and the last one is not a word so much as it is a statement. I am a graduate of the 2023 INSEAD Summer School. Before INSEAD, I had just completed my A-Levels. A fun fact about myself is that before that, I was a professional video game player, something that not many people I know even existed.

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