The 20 Years Later MBA'03D podcast edition
Welcome to the Republic of Insead podcast edition and enjoy the show.
So here we are – 20 years later, hopefully all the wiser, naturally smarter and as charming as ever. There were 432 of us in the 03’D vintage and certainly there are 432 unique and very interesting personal and professional stories to tell. While I cannot physically cover all, I have tried to make a selection of stories, that will keep you interested and curious and will hopefully convince you to join us on campus for reunion.
The show is here to remind everyone what an interesting and dare we say, colorful, bunch of people we are and how much we can contribute to each other, be it through ideas, knowledge or mere inspiration. The podcast is inspired by the original Republic of INSEAD yearbook, produced on paper 20 years ago by Oliver Bradley and team.
Remember to book your tickets for the 20Y reunion in Fontainebleau, October 6-8 2023.
Thank you for listening.
E33: Clarity - "Man makes plans and God laughs." with Vip Tandon
The MBA Partners Scholarship – in Memory of Denise Kaplan [https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba/insead-scholarships/insead-mba-partners-scholarship-memory-denise-kaplan]
it's hard to have a 10-year plan when the GFC happens in your 10-year plan.
"I just want clarity because everything's so confused right now."
George Soros
Open Society Fund
E29: "Time happens" with Mike Kaplan [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mZEhc1s2zCZxKMalpQA1H?si=cxt6-JaPRhyw0278DWSAOg]
E32: "God forbid men not having an erection" with Frederique Labadie [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4d7SMOwxcHSHExIbfsq0nt?si=lSLlu3tdTt6dky5YBUc70Q]
6 Apr 2026
E32: "God forbid men not having an erection!"
Our topic today - one of the biggest, most under-researched, underfunded areas in healthcare.
This is a leadership conversation.
A workplace conversation.
A relationship conversation.
If you're a man listening—this is your wife, your colleague, your boss, your sister, even your mother. And chances are… you have no idea what she's going through.
Now it's time for you to step up. And that's the only way you are going to keep having this relationship.
This conversation is in the first instance directed at all the men listening. Guys, in case you haven't yet… it's time you learnt all about this. You need to know, you must know, take note and act.
And to all women who tune in, we hope you find the knowledge and experience shared here today helpful and empowering. Listen and act as appropriate.
"50. Put me in a closet and throw away the key."
Days of Confidence
www.daysofconfidence.com
Mentioned: Dr. Mary Claire Haver – US; Dr Louise Newson – UK;
Useful articles on the subject
The Menopause Queen's Gambit [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/well/dr-mary-claire-haver-menopause.html]
F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/health/fda-hormone-replacement-menopause.html]
Federal Officials Promise to Restore Funding to Women's Health Initiative [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/health/womens-health-initiative-cuts.html]
What Menopause Does to the Body [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/well/menopause-symptoms.html]
What It's Like When Your Wife Goes on Testosterone [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/magazine/what-its-like-when-your-wife-goes-on-testosterone.html]
Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women? [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/well/women-longevity-advice.html]
Halle Berry Advocates Quality Women's Midlife Health Care [https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010563563/berry-advocates-quality-womens-midlife-health-care.html]
25 Mar 2026
E31: Nazaré: "No fear, no limits!"
Welcome to Nazaré, Portugal.
A small fishing town north of Lisbon that has become the Colosseum of big wave surfing.
Waves at Praia do Norte are so big and powerful that professional athletes from around the world travel here every winter to test themselves against the Atlantic.
What fascinated me when I first heard my guest talk about this world…is that big-wave surfing is not really about surfing.
It is about teamwork.
It is about decision-making under extreme pressure.
It is about risk management.
It is about preparation.
And strangely enough… many of the lessons from Nazaré apply just as well in business.
HURRY! Last hours to get your name in for the raffle and have the change to win the PRICELESS Nazare experience with Francisco and Red Herrings in Nazare!
If 100 members of the alumni community make a gift to the Partners Scholarship during Giving Day, Jeff Clay will pledge $100,000 of his own to help secure the future of the scholarship and honour Denise's memory.
The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan is a beautiful way not only to honor the memory of Denise, but to also help extend the legacy of our class, while showing our support for Mike.
As a reminder, we also have an anonymous donor who will match the first 80k euro.
Giving Day runs from the 19th to the 26th of March 2026 and offers a simple opportunity for us to come together once again. While larger gifts are always impactful, what matters most is that we take part together as a community. We truly hope 100 of us will come together, so we get Jeff to spend every last cent of his check!
To make a gift to The MBA Partners Scholarship in memory of Denise Kaplan follow the link: https://www.insead.edu/alumni/classes/mba-partners-scholarship
Together we are stronger.
Allan Savory: How to fight desertification and reverse climate change [https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_fight_desertification_and_reverse_climate_change]
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