In the eyes of entrepreneurs, the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School is a unique existence, because you can not only learn the business skills required for entrepreneurship, participate in the business school’s entrepreneurial incubator, and receive professional guidance, but also have links to the entire University of Cambridge eco-system. Have a clear self-understanding: Why […]
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Strategy& LBS International case competition: our journey
We represented Cambridge Judge Business School at the LBS Strategy& International Case Competition and we won the second prize. It seems like we have come a long way along the timeline of this case competition. Back in September 2023, our MBA had not yet commenced. The four of us hadn’t met; we just decided to […]
‘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 […]
Diwali – lights and laughter at Cambridge Judge
In November, The Cambridge India Business Forum SIG had the pleasure of organising a Diwali (Indian festival of lights) Formal Hall Dinner at Sidney Sussex College, for the students of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS). It was a memorable night of networking and cultural gathering. The guest panel included: Dame Sandra Dawson, ex-Director of Cambridge Judge Business […]
My MBA experience in the Management Praxis class – playing games and making a short movie
When I first started the MBA programme, I expected to face coursework that was heavily quantitative and analytical. However, I ended up finding a class where I play (competitive) games and make a short movie about how people behave in an office in Indonesia. As someone who studied Communications, and went on to work in […]
How I made a triple career jump – post my Cambridge MBA
An insider’s guide to making a successful career pivot One year ago, armed only with my MBA, I made a triple career pivot across industry, function and geography, without a single connection in the industry and almost zero relevant experience. The role I got, was never advertised online. I accessed the hidden job market at […]
Black History Month being celebrated by our newest MBA cohort
Celebrating our MBA students and Cambridge Judge Business School alumni making their own History as part of the UK’s Black History Month. “Black History Month holds significant importance for me, both personally and professionally. It is a time to celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Black community. This initiative serves as a […]
A leap of faith – From India to Cambridge
Having worked in the tech verticals of multiple corporate giants and leading analytics teams across industries in India, my professional life came with many familiar comforts. The path I was on was well-worn and smooth. However, there had always been a yearning to grow further, to challenge myself more, and to unleash my skills and capabilities […]
Dental drills to MBA skills: Cambridge MBA genesis
Life’s a fascinating journey, and sometimes it takes unexpected turns that lead us to remarkable destinations. My story is a testament to the power of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of new horizons. As a dentist with a Master’s in Oral Medicine and Radiology, I was well-versed in the nuanced dimension of clinical practice and […]
Cambridge to Cambridge: A microbiologist’s perspective on the Cambridge MBA
The journey from Cambridge (MA, USA) to Cambridge (UK) has been nothing short of an adventure. When I attended the in-person Cambridge MBA Open Day in March 2023, I felt the same sense of belonging that I experienced when I walked into Harvard University in April 2018. I see the world of Cambridge(s) to be […]
The Cambridge MBA Japan Special Interest Group
With the daylight hours getting shorter by the day in late August, our MBA programme is coming to the end and we have many moments to reflect on our year at Cambridge. We remember a year ago when we were surprised to find that many more of our classmates were interested in Japan than we […]
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 […]
Ich Bin Ein Berliner – The Cambridge MBA International Business Study Trip
We’ve spent the last nine days in Berlin. One of the options for the Summer Term was a week-long intensive course on international business – the IBST or International Business Study Trip. I signed up for this back in November, and it seemed like a no-brainer. It ended up being a worthwhile week as we […]
Our MBA International Business Study Trip
For our Summer Term at Cambridge Judge Business School my 2022/23 classmates and I participated in the first ever MBA International Business Student Trip (IBST) run by our esteemed Professors, Dr. Michael Kitson and Dr. Christopher Marquis in Berlin, Germany. During our time in Berlin, we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the art and science that is […]
Changing careers in tech – an alumnus journey
Post-MBA life doesn’t always go to plan. I graduated in September 2020 and nearly 3 years on I’m now five months into my third job. Moving soon after graduating isn’t always unexpected – changing careers is a game of trial and error so quite a few of my MBA classmates changed roles in the first […]
Fintech SIG – my MBA year
As London and the UK celebrates its FinTech week, I look back at the enriching FinTech engagements in the Cambridge MBA year – within the cohort, alumni and also other premier UK business schools. The FinTech Special Interest Group (SIG) at Cambridge Judge is a community of students who are interested in exploring the FinTech […]
Swimming at MBAT 2023
MBAT (aka MBA Tournament) is the largest gathering of MBA students in Europe, also known as the MBA Olympics. This year we had approximately 15 business schools gather at HEC Paris where over 1500 students competed in various competitions, from swimming to billiards to dance to trivia. I was asked to be the swim team […]
An MBA family on Father’s Day
As Father’s Day is coming close, I reflect on the experience of fatherhood amid the rigorous journey at Cambridge Judge Business School. Moving to Cambridge with my wife and six-year-old daughter last September, we started a journey filled with uncertainties. I had concerns, naturally. Balancing intense MBA coursework with being a father and a husband […]