Tony Li joined the Cambridge MBA in September 2022 after a successful entrepreneurial journey in the robotics industry. Applying in the third round, he was unsure whether he’d be accepted — but was not only admitted, he was awarded the Technology and Innovation Scholarship. Over the course of the year, Tony immersed himself in the Cambridge experience: leading the Cambridge China Business Society, co-hosting a global webinar on entrepreneurship, and even meeting his future wife, a fellow MBA classmate. Today, he’s back in Shanghai, co-founding a new venture with a Cambridge alumnus and helping build the University’s alumni network in China — a testament to how one year at Cambridge can shape a lifetime.
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My MBA term key takeaways: Energy & environment
Wrapping up the Easter Term of the Cambridge MBA, my key takeaways have revolved around Energy. In May, we successfully hosted the 2025 CUEN (Cambridge University Energy Network) Conference. Serving as the operations lead for this event was a significant privilege and incredibly fulfilling. A big thanks to all the guest speakers who participated in […]
Mentoring support across the Business School – the Cambridge MBA and MPhil students
At Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), we foster an environment of collaboration, diversity and inclusion. This ethos inspired two Class of 2024/25 MBA students – Jose Francisco Zubizarreta Rodriguez and Olivia Jenkins – to create a new initiative designed to strengthen ties within the CJBS community: the MBA – MPhil Mentoring Programme. Launched in March […]
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 […]
A powerful launchpad – my MBA at Cambridge
Pivoting from a career in capital markets to launching my own start up has been both bold and deeply fulfilling. The fast paced deal making and pressure tested decision-making I developed in finance have translated seamlessly into the entrepreneurial world. But it was through the MBA that I truly connected with a deeper purpose, exploring […]
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. […]
Cambridge India Business Dialogue 2025
On 31 May, the Cambridge India Business Dialogue 2025 will bring together policymakers, thought leaders, innovators and changemakers at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, to engage in profound discussions on India’s dynamic journey through technological, social and economic shifts as it continues to position itself as a global leader. Before I began my […]
Warner Music trek with the CAMSE – an MBA Special Interest Group
Recently, the CAMSE (Culture, Arts, Media, Sports, Education) SIG organised a trek to Warner Music Group’s offices in London. Warner Music is one of the “big three” record companies with a global presence and portfolio of labels under its umbrella, including Atlantic Records, Reprise Records, and Elektra Records. Artists signed to Warner under these labels include […]
And then there were three – my MBA family
3 reflections on our experience starting a family during my Cambridge MBA year: Zoe Conitsiotis was brought into the world at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, early in the Easter Term. Her arrival in Spring marked an important milestone during my family’s time in Cambridge whilst I am undertaking the Cambridge MBA, and provides a natural […]
I have officially graduated!
I am deeply grateful and excited to share that I have officially graduated from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Judge Business School, after completing the full time MBA programme. To have studied at the same university where Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking, and Srinivasa Ramanujan once walked the halls has been nothing short […]
Cambridge MBA: Quantitative finance as an MBA
I chose Cambridge for my MBA in part because it’s one of the world’s premier STEM universities and I sought an environment where I could pursue technical projects and entrepreneurship on top of the classic MBA curriculum. Towards the end of last year, I decided to explore quantitative finance by taking part in the Cambridge […]
Big screen beckons for MBA and Catz student
A recent film screening for MBA student Penn Harrison was held at St Catharine’s College (Catz), where he is member, ahead of its consideration by international film festivals. Penn Harrison wrote, directed and shot ‘Nick of Time’ before being admitted to the College and has since edited his footage and composed the music from his […]
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 […]
What comes next: A reflection on my MBA year
Before I started the Cambridge MBA, I tried to imagine how I might feel at the end of it. Would I be radically changed? Burnt out? Crystal clear? The same? The truth, as it often is, is somewhere in the middle. This year did change me – professionally, intellectually, and personally. But not through a […]
Cambridge Africa Business Conference 2025: Africa Tomorrow
Theme: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Global InfluenceDate: May 17th, 2025 | Location: Cambridge Judge Business School Now in its 10th year, the Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC) returns with abold vision for the continent’s future. Organised by the Cambridge Africa BusinessNetwork (CABN), this flagship gathering brings together leading voices from acrossAfrica and the diaspora – […]
A classic Cambridge MBA experience – King’s College rowing
This year, I had the chance to row for King’s College Boat Club – a classic Cambridge experience that mixes physical challenge, teamwork, and tradition. As part of the crew, we travelled to 2 races beyond Cambridge: one in Norwich, and another on the Thames in London, where we rowed the same stretch of river […]
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 […]
A night of belonging: Reflections on the first Iftar at Cambridge Judge Business School
Can 80 people from all corners of the world truly feel at home in the same place? That was the question I found myself reflecting on after we hosted the first ever Iftar dinner at Cambridge Judge Business School. It all began with a simple idea. My dear friend Mai Allhaidan from my 20204/25 MBA […]
My dual degree in growth: Earning an MBA while raising a baby at Cambridge
When I applied for my MBA as an expectant mother, I knew I was signing up for a unique challenge – balancing the demands of a new born with the intensity of a full-time academic programme. The idea of exploring Cambridge with my baby initially felt exciting, but as the start date approached, doubts began […]
Exploring AI and innovation with ZTE at Cambridge Judge Business School
This month the Cambridge China Business Special Interest Group (SIG), along with the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Management were delighted to welcome James Zhang, Senior Vice President, and Hans Neff, Senior Director from CTO Group at ZTE Corporation, for an insightful Speaker Series at Cambridge Judge Business School. James Zhang, an Executive MBA alumnus, brought […]