The 10th edition of WeGrow, IESE’s scale-up mentoring initiative, launched at the Madrid campus on February 12. This year, 18 companies from Germany, Spain, Mexico, and Poland joined forces with 50+ mentors for a journey of growth. Led by Professor Mª Julia Prats, the event began with a warm welcome and gratitude to the mentors. The power of mentorship was a key theme, with past participants sharing WeGrow’s transformative impact. Thank you to IESE mentors for making this possible! Discover this year’s mentors and mentees here.

Hosted from February 18-20 at IESE and SEAT Code in Barcelona, the 9th Venture Client Roundtable brought industry leaders together to explore corporate venture client strategies. The event featured a Kickstart Workshop by IESE for newcomers, an Open Space session with IESE's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center's Executive Director Josemaria Siota as a keynote speaker at SEAT Code, and an Expert Workshops for advanced teams facilitated by the IESE's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.

IESE was proud to host the 17th International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC), bringing together visionary leaders and executives to discuss the pressing challenges of today’s business landscape. With key speakers like Ibukun Awosika, Sunita Bajaj, IESE faculty and leadership, and executives from top corporations, discussions centered on sustainability, AI as a force for good, and geopolitical shifts. The event reinforced the need for bold, values-driven leadership. Congratulations to the 2025 awardees, and see you next year!

IESE MBA team Catalyst has secured a finalist spot in the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) and will compete at the Southern European Finals on March 14, 2025, in London, United Kingdom. After excelling in the IESE regional round, the team navigated startup evaluations, due diligence, and negotiations, gaining hands-on VC experience with real entrepreneurs and investors. Guided by IESE’s David Frodsham, Heinrich Liechtenstein, and Mathieu Carenzo, this journey has sharpened their investment expertise. Congratulations to team Catalyst and best of luck at the finals!

IESE recently hosted a test session of the SkyVision Entrepreneurship Simulation, an interactive business simulation led by Professor Jeroen Neckebrouck in collaboration with IESE's Learning and Innovation Unit. This hands-on experience placed participants in the role of corporate entrepreneurs, making strategic decisions on pricing, marketing, and operations to build a scalable sports drone business. Using AI to enhance engagement and adaptability for potential users, the simulation provided key insights into entrepreneurship under uncertainty. Participant feedback will refine the tool to enhance IESE’s academic programs, shaping the future of entrepreneurial learning! 

Students from six top European universities are gearing up for EuroTeQaThon, the next step before IESE’s Ignite Bootcamp in July. Taking place at Eindhoven University of Technology from June 13-16, this event will challenge student teams to develop innovative, data-driven solutions for real-world problems. As a EuroTeQ Alliance partner, IESE is strengthening collaboration between leading engineering institutions and top business schools to drive deep-tech entrepreneurship. This European Commission-funded initiative supports deep-tech entrepreneurship and innovation. Learn more here.

How do industrial leaders leverage computational power to transform their business strategies? This is one of the key questions explored in IESE’s latest case study by Professor Mª Julia Prats and Guillermo Yáñez. The case follows the Chief Innovation Officer of an automotive firm as she navigates AI, electrification, and high-performance computing, turning to the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) - home to MareNostrum 5, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. The case provides a real-world look at the intersection of corporate innovation and advanced computing. A must-read for leaders in R&D, corporate venturing, and deep tech innovation! Find it here.

A new study co-authored by Professor Yuliya Snihur examines how Amazon’s early framing strategies (1995-2003) influenced media and financial analyst perceptions of its novel value proposition. The research highlights key trade-offs for ecosystem orchestrators in balancing their messaging for different audiences. Over time, Amazon reduced leadership framing, increased abstraction, and maintained familiarity emphasis. Financial analysts resonated with growth potential, while media focused on real-world impact. Want to know more? Access the research here.