INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum

Join us online on the 25 September 2020 for the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum

Problems cannot be solved with the same mind-set that created them

Albert Einstein

As we start a new decade, it is an opportunity to create, change, fix, grow and learn.

In this extraordinary year with its unprecedented challenges, entrepreneurial spirit is more important than ever. We are delighted to confirm that the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF2020) is going remote.
Join us online on the 25 September 2020 from 4.00pm CEST to hear from top entrepreneurs, investors and leaders in the global start-up eco-system to learn about relevant topics in this new era. As the twenties progress, it is essential that we adapt, create, change and learn.
Delivered by passionate INSEAD entrepreneurs, inspired by a great purpose – “INSEAD Entrepreneurship as a Force for Good”.

Incorporating successful ingredients of previous IEFs, attendees will benefit from:

entrepreneurial topics relevant in CV19 times
top entrepreneurial speakers
meeting like-minded participants
actionable takeaways from various workshops

The IEF will challenge attendees to disrupt, inspire, debate and grow.

IEF2019 delivered a 95% satisfaction rating and is renowned as a key event in the INSEAD entrepreneurial calendar.

Mark your calendars for 25 September 2020 from 4.00pm CEST and join us. The INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum is open to INSEAD alumni, students, and INSEAD friends.

If you would like your venture to be considered for the Pitching event, please click here and complete your application before the 18 September 2020.
Two complimentary enrolments will be offered for the winners of the IEF Pitch Contest to an INSEAD Open Online Programme of their choice. Please click here to learn more about the portfolio of online programmes for 2020/2021.

Programme

May be subject to change

Friday 25 September 2020 on ZOOM

4:00 - 4:30pm	Welcome by the IEF Steering Committee and Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean of INSEAD/ Dean of Innovation, Professor of Strategy The Eli Lilly Chaired Professor of Strategy and Innovation
4:30 - 5:00pm	Opening Keynote Address "What I loved about Covid: A tale of entrepreneurship, leadership and change management" Anne-Charlotte Desruelle MBA'04D, Founder and CEO at SoftParis
5:00 - 5:15pm	Break: participants joining Break Out Rooms
5:15 - 6:15pm	Session 1 (A) Panel and Q&A "Digital Rush: The delicate Art of Selling" - Edoardo Manitto, MBA'07J, Managing Director at Lafayette Plug and Play - Sylvain Miquel, Head of Sales at JVWEB - Dhruv Saxena, MBA'14J, Director New Business Models- Dropship / E-Commerce Platforms/ Monetisation at Nike - Martin Gentil, MBA'02D, Co-Founder and CEO at Diatly Moderated by Gilles Le Guennec, EMBA'08D, Founder at UrbanAq, Venture Partner at Orevon	Session 1 (B) Panel and Q&A "Opportunities vs Bankruptcy: Lessons from an Unprecedented Crisis" - Samuel Sadoulet, GEMBA'13D, President and COO at Edmund Optics Inc. - Arnaud Bonzom, Managing Director at Black Mangroves & EiR at INSEAD - Miguel de Paiva Gomes, AMP'16Jul, Global Chief Cargo Officer at TAP Air Portugal Moderated by Pedro Lima, MAP S/F'14Aug, Executive Board Member & CEO at GLSMED (Luz Saúde)
6:15 - 6:30pm	Break: participants joining Break Out Rooms
6:30 - 7:30pm	Session 2 (A) Panel and Q&A "Managing a Business Remotely, Tools & Techniques" - Lev Kundin, MBA'14D, Co-founder, Head of Data at Moteefe - Tim Wekezer, MBA'15J, CEO and Founder Waitrr - Alex Zigharev, MBA'10D, GP Deeptech SpeedInvest Moderated by Cristobal Alonso, MBA'00D, serial entrepreneur and CEO of StartUp Wise Guys	Session 2 (B) Workshop "Where are VC Putting Their Money in 2020/21?" - Fernando Russo, GEMBA'16D, Founder and GP at Meraki Impact - Shemtov Or Luis, MBA'16J, Founder at Lunar Ventures Moderated by Sebastien Barthelemy, MBA'17D, Founder and CEO at Factio
7:30 - 7:45pm	Break
7:45 - 8:45pm	Pitch Contest Moderated by Charlotte Mason, EMBA'07D, Venture Partner at Antler
8:45 - 9:00pm	Break
9:00 - 9:30pm	Closing Keynote Address "Core Vision: Leadership after Covid" Jan Mühlfeit, Ret. Chairman Europe at Microsoft Corporation, Global Strategist, Coach, Author
9:30pm	Wrap up and E-Beers

Practical Information

A confidential Zoom link and access code to connect to the event will be sent to you 1 day before the Forum.

Media, Filming and Photography

We reserve the right to use any film and/or photography from the event in our print and digital marketing collateral. Delegates who do not wish to be filmed or recorded should contact the INSEAD Entrepreneurship team prior to the event.

Steering Committee

Charlotte Mason
EMBA'07D, Director at SiliconIOM
Cristobal Alonso
MBA'00D, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of StartUp Wise Guys
Gilles Le Guennec
EMBA'08D, Serial entrepreneur, Founder at UrbanAq, Venture Partner at Orevon
Sabrine Monségur
Centre Manager - Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
Pedro Lima
MAP S/F'14Aug, Executive Board Member & CEO at GLSMED (Luz Saúde)
Sebastien Barthelemy
MBA'17D, Factio - Founder & CEO INSEAD Summer Start UP tour - Founder & Head of steering committee Co-leader of Pitch Lab & Apero - entrepreneur Insead Alumni Clubs .
Nancy Hsieh
Executive Director - Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship

Past Forums

Past Forum Testimonials

IEF2019 delivered a 95% satisfaction rating and is identified as a key event in the INSEAD entrepreneurial calendar worldwide.

It was the best INSEAD event I've been to and I go to quite a few of them. What made this Forum so special is that most of the attendees were lifelong entrepreneurs who were very candid in sharing their stories without leaving out the struggles. The panel discussions were very inspiring and the networking sessions were a lot of fun. I'll definitely try to attend all future INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forums from now on.

Tim Wekezer, MBA' 15J, Founder of Waitrr

The IEF gave me a lift up: great content, relevant contacts, all in a relaxed while studious atmosphere. The fact of belonging to INSEAD had already broken the ice and made discussions immediately useful. It was very easy to meet lots of new people and, as always, the international mix of INSEAD was totally unique! It felt like family.

Jean Haguet, MBA'96D, Strategy Consultant Caravela Consulting

Every entrepreneur is at some level also a content maker, because they have to tell their story coherently and attractively. Seeing everyone at the conference do this so well, and so differently, was highly instructive and well worth the trip.

Alex Connock, MBA'93J, Founder and Managing Director at MISSILE Digital

Get an international perspective on entrepreneurship and join IEF.

Peer Kolendorf, MBA' 78, Founder of Comitel Holding A/S

A very stimulating alumni gathering bringing together super energizing fresh startups and experienced serial entrepreneurs and investors. Great opportunity to meet INSEAD members of the startup ecosystem

Sandra Martin Moran, AMP' 18Jul, Chief Legal Officer INSUD PHARMA

There is something distinct about the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum: there are no glow in the dark egos. Every participant has incredible tacit knowledge backed by a real desire to offer candid, honest, personal insights. I have never witnessed this in other similar events around entrepreneurship and perhaps it is because the event is powered by the desire to see other Alumni succeed like the veterans on the panels. This is priceless.

Inma Martinez, Venture Partner Deep Science Ventures

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