Often referred to as the festival of lights, or Deepavali, Diwali is a time for religious rituals and sharing traditional stories. It’s also an opportunity to spruce up the home, buy new clothes, and, of course, enjoy parties, feasting and an exchange of gifts. Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance. Let’s celebrate the ancient legend of Lord Rama’s eventual defeat of the evil spirit Ravana and learn more about this five-day festival, its traditions and ceremonies. Hear why tradition suggests that you should invest in a kitchen appliance and start a new business venture……visit MyINSEAD to book
Events
Join us at the Savile Club in the heart of Mayfair, founded in 1868 by a group of the most distinguished writers and artists of the time for our final event of the year. In true INSEAD style, this will be an evening of great conversation with alumni and guests to round off the year and celebrate the festive season……visit MyINSEAD to book
The Scottish Group has reserved the mezzanine at the Edinburgh West End wine bar Le Di-Vin for the last catch up of 2022. Join alumni, partners and friends for a relaxing evening in the lead up to Christmas.
This month we’re meeting at M Victoria with its remarkably stylish interiors and well-mixed cocktails. We’ve reserved a space in the grand bar area for the evening.
Hakim Benbadra (BFC 17D), Family Business Director at the Africa CEO Forum and Rory Wheeler (MBA 18J), Lawyer at Rory.Legal are our guest speakers for the evening. Hakim and Rory lead the NAA France Africa Club and will share the personal stories which led to the formation of the Club.
When Vivi Cahyadi Himmel and Karolina Saviova co-founded their business-to-business software-as-a-service venture AltoVita in 2018, they had big ambitions to modernise corporate accommodation. Just four years later, this dynamic and tenacious duo have not only closed a $9.5m funding round, they were also oversubscribed by an additional $5m during pressing market conditions (whilst many founders are struggling for funding). AltoVita now has an enviable top-tier client base which includes Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the US Government. Join us to hear how these driven tech founders are on the path to unicorn status.
Join us for a crazy night of live music and chitchat. Our esteemed alum, Pablo Ettinger (MBA 85J), one of the founding team behind Caffè Nero, serial entrepreneur and repeat angel investor has another string to his bow (literally!) – he’s an accomplished jazz musician. Pablo will play jazz piano with his band in a relaxed setting and share “lessons learned”, both the good and the bad, between each tune. A fantastic evening full of energy, music and most importantly – fun!
As the UK baked in near 40-degree heat in 2022 and wildfires ripped across once green and fertile areas of continental Europe, it was clear to almost all that the climate emergency is coming quicker than feared. Governments are working together for regulatory driven solutions but that alone will not be enough. More is needed and more is being done in response.
Join us in recognising the FTSE350 and top 50 private organisations who are leading the way through innovation, re-designing policies and levelling the playing field for women and men in the workplace.
This month we’re meeting at Jusu Brothers, a pan-asian eatery and juice bar by day and cocktail and wine bar by night. Join us at this Japanese-inspired venue with stylish interiors and outside tables.