INSEAD Unfiltered

Graham Heddle, MBA 97D, talks about how the world of work is evolving, exploring trends across a wide range of factors including demographics, AI, leadership, hiring, co-Intelligence, world models, neurosymbolic AI and...

Its 2026. Happy new year! The UK Alumni Association has a number of alumni events scheduled over the next 3 months. Here's a little snippet of what's in store.

Mike Hennessy, MBA '86 and author of a new book - Edinburgh's First Hibernian: The Mission of Edward Joseph Hannan - takes us into the Scotland of the late 1800s and describes how he uncovered of the story of an Irish...

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...

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. If you have any comments, or a story...

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...

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...

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...

Bill Newton Dunn, MBA'66 is the longest serving Member of European Parliament, from its inception in 1979 through to Brexit. Bill shares anecdotes from his first-hand experiences working with the world's policitians and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. If you'd like to share your...

Rachna Chowla, MBA 09D, is a doctor and healthcare professional who also loves poetry and has published a number of books on poetry and love. In this episode, Rachna talks about how she discovered poetry, about...