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Insights into the world of Venture Capital
December 1, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations
In this new series from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative, experts explore the dynamic realm of venture capital. Where innovation meets investment, and ideas transform into thriving enterprises....
Apple Google SpotifyIn this new podcast series from IMD, experts from our VAMI team explore the dynamic realm of venture capital, where innovation meets investment and ideas transform into thriving enterprises. To listen in, subscribe using the links above.
Through our research, thought leadership, and annual program, IMD’s Venture Asset Management Initiative aims to demystify venture asset management in Switzerland and across Europe. You can find out more about our program here.
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How do deans lead when the world turns upside down?
May 19, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Podcasts
Global deans Catherine Duggan and Darren Dahl on leading through turbulence — and why optimism, not certainty, is the real power in today’s business education....

David Bach: Why we all benefit from America’s top universities
May 1, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Podcasts
In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...

How does sustainable leadership work?
April 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Podcasts
This episode takes you behind the scenes of a recent gathering led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development together with IMD, where David Bach sat down with two sustainability leaders....

Pick winners and make impactful investment decisions
April 11, 2025 in Podcasts
IMD's Jim Pulcrano interviews Ruchita Sinha, General Partner of venture capital firm AV8 Ventures, and explores her approach to early-stage investing....