I arrived in Cambridge with an aggressively specific three-part checklist: Given that Cambridge sits at the heart of “Silicon Fen,” it felt like the perfect place to pull this off. Plus, after my first formal college dinner, surrounded by architecture older than my home country and people speaking in hushed, intelligent tones, I was completely […]
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From operations to strategy and execution: building Strathen Group after the Cambridge MBA
Across my career, I have seen a pattern repeat across very different organisations: strategy only creates value when leaders have the capacity, ownership and operating discipline to deliver it. Before the Cambridge MBA, I built my early career as an engineer and operator in Canada’s energy sector. At Enbridge, I led root cause analysis across […]
A Cambridge MBA journey in Finance and Leadership
How do you build a career that spans consulting, investment banking, corporate finance and entrepreneurship?
Cambridge MBA alumnus Dai shares how the MBA helped him connect finance, strategy and leadership across global markets.
Nurturing technology driven enterprises with global impact – a CUTEC conference
Representing Cambridge Judge Business School at the TVC 2025 conference, hosted by CUTEC (Cambridge University Technology & Enterprise Club) at Cambridge Union, was an extraordinary opportunity to showcase innovation alongside an impressive cohort of fellow entrepreneurs. Each of us pitched our startups independently, contributing to a day rich with ideas, energy and global ambition. I […]
Investment Management MBA Special Interest Group
We were thrilled to host the “Bridging Opportunities & Industry Resources: Investment Management June Network Event” at Cambridge Judge Business School, organised by myself and Kelly Lui, as leaders of the Cambridge Investment Management SIG. The event was also in collaboration with the Cambridge Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA) Entrepreneurship Division, Cambridge Emerging Market […]
MBA and motherhood
Where do I start? That’s the daily voice in my head with mom’s brain and most possibly how I start this too. Motherhood is messy and most of the time confusing. But pursuing my MBA at Cambridge while navigating pregnancy and new motherhood has taught me that we’re capable of far more than we imagine. […]
My University of Cambridge MBA graduation ceremony
As I close the chapter on my full-time MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that brought me here. From collaborating on healthcare projects with globally leaders in Johnson & Johnson, The World Bank Group and Novartis, to forging lifelong friendships with classmates from every corner of the […]
AI and Entrepreneurship Forum: representing Cambridge Judge Business School
In March 2025, I had the honour of representing Cambridge Judge Business School as a panellist at the AI and Entrepreneurship Forum hosted by Said Business School, University of Oxford. The event attracted approximately 200 participants, including MBA and executive students from the UK’s top institutions: Said Business School, London Business School, the London School […]
Fine jewellery, fashion & luxury brands across the Cambridge MBA
This month, MG&J Jewelry Co., ltd, my fine jewellery brand, had the privilege of collaborating with Cambridge ASEAN Business Club and Japan SIG to host a cultural exchange and fine jewellery runway show at the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge. It was a joyful celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and community. This event brought together students from […]
The Bumps – Lent Term at King’s College Boat Club
The moment I received my King’s College, Cambridge acceptance letter, I immediately knew I would join the King’s College Boat Club (KCBC). Having heard tales of the legendary Bumps races, I was eager to continue the rich tradition of King’s students participating in this quintessentially Cambridge sporting event. What has exceeded all expectations is how […]
Lent Term highlights: my Cambridge MBA
As another exciting term closes and our Global Consulting Projects begin, here are three absolute highlights from Lent on the Cambridge MBA: Leadership Lab:Through this elective module taught and facilitated by the amazing Uzair Qadeer, we reflected on our life journeys so far, each taking a turn in the ‘hot seat’ to share how our […]
Navigating my MBA journey – Khalig Howard
My time in Cambridge has been nothing short of intellectually transformative. As I navigate my MBA journey at Cambridge Judge Business School, I am constantly amazed by the depth of experiences and opportunities that make Cambridge so special. One of the most exciting aspects has been my participation in the King’s Entrepreneur Lab, conducted under […]
From gemstones to frameworks: My Cambridge MBA journey
On the day that I decided to apply for Cambridge MBA, I took the time to look around at the jewellery store that I had built and run for over 5 years. The jewelleries sparkled and shone, indicative of the growth that my entire team had experienced and contributed to. We had spent years acquiring the skills […]
Technology Ventures Conference from CUTEC
Join us at the CUTEC Technology Ventures Event, where innovation meets entrepreneurship! Established in 2003 by Cambridge University students and MIT Venture Capital Club members, CUTEC has become a driving force in scientific entrepreneurship. Our annual conference, held every June, connects entrepreneurs, academics, investors, and business professionals in Cambridge and beyond. Experience one of the world’s largest student-run entrepreneurial […]
Officially a Graduate – my MBA graduation
I have completed my studies at the University of Cambridge. Firstly, I want to express my profound gratitude to those who have stood by me through any difference and challenge – my beloved family. Hailing from humble beginnings, my parents neither attended university or established a business. They migrated from the former Soviet Union to […]
Finding our new home in Cambridge: A startup journey
Originally, our plan was to set up our office and future life in London. However, everything changed when Rina and I arrived in Cambridge. Immersing ourselves in this new environment, we unexpectedly fell in love with the city. Cambridge isn’t just a place to live; it has become a source of inspiration and comfort in […]
‘You can never have enough time in Cambridge’
“You can never have enough time in Cambridge,” quoted my wise MBA classmate Sandiran Pillay. Highlights of another outstanding week in and out of the Cambridge MBA classroom. A major highlight was definitely catching another great guest speaker series by the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy, where I had the privilege to hear […]
A competition win coming from the MBA eco-system and network.
How did I go from having nothing more than the desire to start my own business to being Co-Founder of a startup that won the Coller Competition in a matter of eight months? “It’s all about who you know.” We’ve all heard it many times and even subscribe to the philosophy, but how are you […]
An unforgettable journey: The South Eastern Asia Trek 2023
In late June 2023, a group of curious Cambridge MBA students, led by myself and with the invaluable guidance of MBA alumnus Gary Gu, embarked on a trek to understand the fintech landscape and entrepreneurship spirit of South Eastern Asia. Our journey was meticulously planned to encompass two contrasting landscapes: Singapore, a well-established hub for […]
Venture capital and African women in business
I had the privilege moderating the Women in Business and Entrepreneurship Panel during the three-day 10th Africa Together Conference organised by the African Society of the University of Cambridge at Jesus College, Cambridge in May 2023. The motto for the conference was Forging Our Path, and it aimed to speak to the sense of agency […]