Twelve years ago, I obtained my Master’s degree in the UK and have since worked in finance and investment sectors. I have served in three Fortune500 companies, mainly dealing with cross-border M&A businesses. Before my MBA at the University of Cambridge, I held positions as the Investment Director at a listed company in China and […]
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From Saudi Arabia – an MBA perspective
The opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School has enabled me to pursue a rich and unique educational experience in a vibrant and diverse community where there is an emphasis on experiential learning. The MBA programme allows me to gain real-world experience in challenging business environments and develop key hard-core skills […]
My MBA Cambridge Venture Project
Our first big project – the Cambridge Venture Project or CVP – at Cambridge Judge Business School comes to a close. And what a project it has been! It was a balanced mixture of fun and learning for the whole team. From the outset of the project, my personal agenda was to hone my skills […]
My Cambridge Venture Project experience: towards a Net Zero future
One of the reasons I chose the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School was the experiential, collaborative, and practical nature of the Cambridge programme. The Cambridge Venture Project (CVP) that we just concluded this term delivered on that. The CVP, which is an eight week live Case Project in the Michaelmas Term, was a chance […]
The Cambridge Venture Project, a pivotal part of the Cambridge MBA experience
One of the unique experiences of the Cambridge MBA is the Cambridge Venture Project (CVP), anopportunity to consult for an external organisation, on a live case, in a field distinct from one’sbackground and along with a diverse group of batch mates during the first term of the MBA. Andthis has been an incredible journey for […]
CVP Stories: From architecture and construction to AI and machine learning
I can’t believe it’s nearly the end of January! I arrived in Cambridge four months ago and the time has literally flown by. A lot of things happened over the past months. The MBA Programme is so intense that you do not have many possibilities to slow down and take a breath – unless you […]
CVP Stories: Amphibious Electric Vehicle with Jaguar Land Rover
Coming from the Middle East, I was drawn to CJBS by its promise of high-quality projects and hands-on experiences. The first of these during the Cambridge MBA is the Cambridge Venture Project (CVP). I was eager to use my Finance and Startup background to solve new problems for our client: Jaguar Land Rover. Fast forward […]
Cambridge Venture Project – Founders4Schools
In the last two months or so, my Cambridge Venture Project (CVP) group, consisting of Lana Bazzy, Lucy Lan, Sunga Lungu, Akshat Mathur and I, were fortunate enough to work with Founders4Schools, where we worked directly with them to resolve key research questions they are currently facing in their business. Founders4Schools is a social enterprise based in […]
New Battery Technology – Cambridge Venture Project
November. It is around 8pm and we are cycling in a typical cold and wet Cambridge evening. Our destination is the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. Our objective is to meet our CVP clients. We are working on commercialisation of a breakthrough battery technology. Sounds cool, right? Because it is cool. For […]
Cambridge Rowing – a very Cambridge venture
When I was researching MBA programs this time last year, one of the most appealing aspects about the program at Judge was exposure to hands-on consulting projects. The first one we tackle is the Cambridge Venture Project (CVP). My team and I are mid-way through ours and so far, so good! We are a very […]
Learning to Prioritise during the MBA
One of the most striking aspects of the Cambridge MBA is the flurry of classes, events and opportunities we are given during the first term. I learned the hard way that I needed to get all of my house-keeping sorted out before the start of term because there was little time and an over-abundance of […]
Leaving your comfort zone: reflections on my Cambridge Venture Project experience
It is hard to believe that, in the blink of an eye, three months of the MBA has already passed. Reflecting back on the first term, we’ve completed seven core classes, attended career workshops and guest speaker events, not to mention participated in ongoing extracurricular activities and numerous social events as well. One of my […]
An entrepreneur goes back to school
About me…. A typical engineer with atypical dreams, I ventured into entrepreneurship – by starting a beverage alcohol company immediately after completing my undergraduate course in 2009. I enjoyed the unrivaled feat of introducing ‘Ready to Drink’ alcoholic beverages and other spirits in the Indian market. My decision to take a break from my business […]
Why an MBA minute tops a New York minute
A deep delve into Finance
From the very early stages, I was convinced the Cambridge programme aligned with what I was looking for in an MBA: from globally diverse classmates to brilliant lecturers, all integrated within one of the world’s best universities—the list goes on. Having previously worked for the finance industry in analytical roles based in Bangalore and Gurgaon, […]
Flash Forward: Looking back on Michaelmas term
The first term seemed to just happen, in the flashes of flashes. It has been a period of both getting settled into a new home and experiencing a unique curriculum that has given me invaluable insights into the makings of great leaders and managers. Yet it has not been until well into the winter break […]