INSEAD entrepreneurs come from a long tradition of leaders who inspire, innovate and activate the big ideas that change business for the better. Since our school's inception, the ripple effects of INSEAD's entrepreneurial spirit have been felt around the world.
The Founders Pledge is an opportunity for our entrepreneurs, investors and innovators to partner with INSEAD to amplify their success, subscription to INSEAD school updates and join a global group of innovators affiliated with the school.
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What is the Founders Pledge?
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The INSEAD Founders Pledge provides alumni and donors with a rewarding platform to make INSEAD a partner in your future success and join enterprising peers in enabling the school to be a force for good in the world. Through a non-binding commitment, Founders can designate a percentage of their future proceeds at their specified time and to a programme of their choosing.
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Is there a minimum pledge percentage or amount?
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There is no minimum. INSEAD is deeply appreciative of all gifts as your support enables us to fulfil our vision of being the business school for the world. Many donors commit at least 1% of their shares or interest for optimal impact.
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Can I designate my pledge to any programme?
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Yes, you may direct your gift to an area that most directly fits with your desired impact and interest.
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What are the tax ramifications?
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There are no tax ramifications when making the pledge—only when thecharitable gift is made. To better understand your personal tax situation, you should contact a qualified tax advisor.
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What is the Founders Society?
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Upon taking the Founders pledge, you immediately become a member of the Founders Society, an exclusive community of INSEAD alumni with access to the INSEAD network of events, subscription to INSEAD School updates, Founders and global faculty. Founders also will receive an exclusive Salamander pin to highlight their support.
I believe the Founders Society can truly be a transformative society -- a force for good within INSEAD as INSEAD is within the world.
Jagannathan Doraiswamy MBA’14J
Co-Founder and Director, Tech Camilla
| Alain Cochenet MBA’05D Founding Partner of Momentum Invest | Alexandre Paternotte MBA’13J Portfolio Manager of Bowmark Capital | Andrew Locke MBA18D Founder and Partner of Ambit Partners |
| Ann Tan MBA’00D Managing Director of Gspace Holdings | Antoine Duvauchelle MBA'11J Co-founder LiveCase | Benjamin Croc MBA'16J Head of Finance Shared Services Center, CMA CGM |
| Catherine Zhang MBA'19J CEO and Co Founder of Kater Holdings Limited | Dharmendra Yashovhardan MBA’05J Co-founder of nurtr | Daniel Teper MBA’84J Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Cytovia Therapeutics |
| Fabio Mondini de Focatiis MBA'99D Co-Founder & CEO of Growth Engine | Garo Sarkissian MBA’99J CEO & Founder, Dune Labs Inc | Gopi Rangan MBA’07D Founding & General Partner of Sure Ventures |
| Jacobus Daniel Wyma MBA'18D Co Founder & Partner of Ambit Partners | Jagannathan Doraiswamy MBA'14J Co-Founder & Director, Tech Camilla | Jean-Elie Aron MBA'12J CEO, LooksGoodAI |
| Kamal Hassan MBA’93D Partner of Loyal VC | Kanat Emiroglu MBA’99D Managing Partner and Founder of Alares Ltd | Megan Pillsbury MBA'07J Founding & CEO of Dunya Analytics |
| Michael Kosic MBA’99D Partner of Loyal VC | Mike Davis MBA’10J CTO and Co-founder of MPOWER Financing | Mohamed-Ali Baccar MBA'09J Founder & CEO, Streeme |
| Mustafa Bosca MBA'08D Co-Founder, CarbonSifr | Paul Ebert MBA'13J Managing Director, Tabeo | Reshma Sohoni MBA'03J Co-Founder & Partner of Seedcamp |
| Richard Anton MBA’94J General Partner of Oxx Ltd | Robin Pho EMBA'17Dec CEO and Founder, Right People Renewable Energy | Sean Xin Zhou MBA'16D Founder & CEO, ATLAS AI |
| Tori Fahey MBA'10J Director of Apidura Ltd | Utkarsh Amitabh MBA'13D Founder, Network Capital | Vanessa Gao TIEMBA'09J CEO & Co-Founder, The Jiangmen |
| Vincent Xu MBA'16D Advisor, Sagacity Partners | Virginia Brumby Ferreira MBA'09J Founder and Director, Survival Chic |
Founders Society
Founders Pledge donors will receive the following benefits and recognition:
At Pledge:
- Advisory support form INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship, INSEAD alumni community
- Founders Society Salamander pin
- Listing in annual Donor’s Report and Campaign website
- Social media coverage
- VIP invitations to special events and global Founders Society networking events
- Subscription to INSEAD school updates
After Donation:
- Founders Pledge Donor Wall
- Salamander Award (at level of gift amount)
- Other naming opportunities (at level of gift amount and purpose)
To take the pledge, Please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6407 7213
A leading global network of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and private equity investors
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By 809
INSEAD entrepreneurs*
By 809
INSEAD entrepreneurs*
50% | of INSEAD MBA graduates run their own companies at some point during their careers | 3% | of 2023 MBA graduates created their own company right after graduation |
over 15
electives to develop entrepreneurial potential
80%
of MBA participants take at least one entrepreneurship elective
60%
take three electives or more
