Favorite Parts Of Being An Associate Professor At IESE Business School
Iñigo, an Associate Professor at IESE Business School, finds the most rewarding aspect of their role is "connect[ing] all three hats"—research, teaching, and practical industry experience—creating a fulfilling experience for both Iñigo and their students. The "special moment" when students grasp the connections between these areas is particularly gratifying.
Higher Education, Academic Research, Business Consulting, Teaching, Connecting Theory and Practice
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Iñigo
Associate Professor
IESE Business School
University of Barcelona, 2002
MBA, IESE Business School; PhD Anderson UCLA
Economics
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None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Iñigo enjoys connecting his roles as a researcher, professor, and consultant, finding fulfillment in bringing real-world experience into the classroom.
2. He values the interaction with students and the moments when his teaching resonates with them.
3. His career path was not planned, highlighting the possibility of finding unexpected career fulfillment.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being a professor?
I agree; I'm very lucky. I didn't think this would be my career when I was an undergrad or when I started working, but now it is, and I'm very happy.
If I had to pick one thing I enjoy most, it's the possibility of connecting all three aspects of my work: teaching, research, and my involvement with companies.
When I'm in the classroom, I can bring in elements from my research and from companies I've worked for or formed. That combination is very enriching for me.
I think it's fulfilling, and then the moment you see the participants in the program connecting with it, it's a special feeling. I really enjoy that.
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