Episode #56 - Tech, Consulting and Singapore: A MIM Student Navigating the Asian Market
Emmanuelle Lansari, Assistant Director and Career Coach, speaks with MIM’27 student Jacopo König about his bold transition from Italy to the heart of Asia. Jacopo discusses his passion for the booming robotics industry, his strategic shift from traditional consulting to tech and why he views Singapore as the ultimate launchpad for future innovation.
Discover his proven strategies for relationship building in Asia, the value of leveraging the powerful INSEAD alumni network and how the INSEAD Master in Management programme is helping him achieve his long-term career goals.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and welcome01:04 - First impressions of Singapore and Asia01:20 - Why choose INSEAD's multi-campus experience?04:07 - A passion for robotics and the pivot from consulting04:44 - Navigating the tech symposium and building connections in Singapore06:53 - Networking culture in Asia vs. the West07:40 - Advice to his Fontainebleau self: balance coursework with community10:07 - Embracing Singapore's multicultural ecosystem12:54 - Looking ahead: robotics, Europe and the five-year plan14:27 - What the MIM brings to the tech and robotics space16:55 - Personal growth and stepping outside the comfort zone18:28 - Summing up the MIM experience in a few words19:19 - Closing remarks and MIM programme information
14 Jul 2026
Episode #55 - Special Feature: Pregnancy and the INSEAD MBA | Student Life
Welcome to a special Student Life feature of INSEAD's In the Know podcast.
In this episode, host Eva Laporte from the Student Life team on the Europe campus explores a side of the MBA experience that's rarely discussed: pursuing one of the world's most intense MBA programmes while expecting a baby.
Eva is joined by two inspiring MBA'25J alumnae, Sophie Delaye and Therese Langseth, who share their personal journeys through case studies, exams, recruiting and group projects, all while navigating pregnancy. From the shock of finding out, to managing morning sickness during exams, to receiving unexpected support from their cohort and their class officer, Elisa Duperry, Sophie and Teresa open up about the realities, challenges and joys of this unique chapter.
Tune in to hear how ambition, resilience and community came together to redefine what's possible at INSEAD.
Episode timestamps
0:00 Introduction: navigating MBA life while expecting1:01 Sophie's background and finding out early in the programme1:45 Teresa's background and an unplanned pregnancy before P2 exams2:48 Did pregnancy make them reconsider the MBA?4:42 Day-to-day impact in class and managing symptoms6:36 Strategies and habits for staying on top of coursework8:14 Navigating the social side: treks, ski trips and parties9:20 Support from the cohort and standout moments of kindness11:04 Practical tips: medical appointments, insurance and healthcare costs16:02 Misconceptions about doing an MBA while pregnant18:24 Advice for future MBA students expecting a baby21:14 Closing thoughts: "My MBA while pregnant taught me..."
13 Jul 2026
Episode #54 - The INSEAD Summer School (ISS) to MIM Journey: Curriculum, Practicals and Campus Life (Part 2)
Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Nancy Blyth Piacentini, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Business Development for Degree Programmes, and Carlijn Nijhuis, an INSEAD MIM'27 student. In our previous episode, we explored Carlijn's INSEAD Summer School experience and her journey through the admissions process.
Today, we pick up right where we left off as Carlijn arrives on campus to officially begin her Master in Management (MIM) programme. We dive deep into the academic structure, the hands-on practicals and the collaborative culture in Fontainebleau. Carlijn also shares what it is like to transition to the Singapore campus, how she navigated housing and why applicants without a business background should not hesitate to apply.
Tune in to hear all about the MIM student life and get Carlijn's top advice for future applicants!
Episode Timestamps
1:00- Arriving on campus as a MIM student3:01 - Comparing the student vibe between the ISS and the MIM5:02 - Academic pressure, exams and career prep6:43 - The P0 online experience and career coaching8:21 - The Fontainebleau curriculum and collaborative grading10:20 - Putting theory into practise with hands-on practicals12:29 - Transitioning to the Singapore campus and finding housing16:02 - Advice for applicants without a business background18:30 - Looking back and advice for future students20:53 - Carlijn's standout INSEAD moment and final tips
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