From engineering and operations in Canada’s energy sector to founding Strathen Group, this alumnus reflects on how the Cambridge MBA became the catalyst for a career spanning consulting, enterprise strategy and entrepreneurship. Along the way, he discovered that lasting business impact comes not from strategy alone, but from the ability to turn ideas into action.
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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.
Finding peace in being undefined – an MBA alumna view
While many of my Cambridge MBA peers were posting exciting job updates, I was genuinely happy for them – but also a little nervous about my own quiet LinkedIn. Since leaving the UK, I’ve been constantly trying things, experimenting, building – but without a job title, a company, a fixed sector, or even a clear […]
A Japanese garden training programme in Kyoto for an MBA alumnus
After stepping away from my previous role at Traveloka, I’ve taken the time to pause, reflect and explore passions that have long inspired me. One of the most enriching experiences during this sabbatical has been completing a Japanese garden training programme in Kyoto. I was fortunate to participate in a once-a-year training session hosted by […]
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 […]
Leadership and motivations: The London Marathon to sport at Cambridge during a pandemic – an alumnu
The London Marathon – fundraising for the Samaritans and my motivation to take part I have recently entered the London Marathon to raise funds for the Samaritans, a charity helping people deal with emotional stress and mental health to avoid suicide. Having recently lost my father and Nick Koster (Queens’ College, Cambridge Judge Business School […]
Meet Vivian Li: Cambridge MBA careers
Join 33-year-old Chinese entrepreneur and MBA alumna as she commutes from her home in Guangzhou to Hong Kong. In her own words, “An intense journey filled with fulfilment. The life of an entrepreneur and #ladyboss.” Vivian Li, from Guangzhou, China, is the Founder & CEO of EvansChat Consulting, a leading Rednote (Xiaohongshu) expert aiming to […]
My MBA – a return on investment? An alumnus perspective.
Recently, I contemplated the return on investment of my MBA programme at the University of Cambridge. I quickly realised my most valuable returns: Financial Skills – when I joined the programme, I felt that I lacked financial knowledge. Therefore, I took the Finance Concentration and immersed myself in entirely new topics like financial modeling, investment […]