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Paulina Samovica is an alum of our Dual Degree in Laws + International Relations. When she graduated, Paulina was looking for a legal role in the tech field. Her role at Corsearch perfectly fit her criteria, as it provides her with the opportunity to work with intellectual property under brand protection. Now living just outside Amsterdam, Paulina has to manage a busy weekly schedule to hit her clients’ goals. She balances a range of responsibilities across marketplaces, social media, domains and websites with direct interactions with her clients, but still makes time for herself outside of work. Paulina Samovica es antigua alumna de nuestro Doble Grado en Derecho + Relaciones Internacionales. Cuando se graduó, empezó a buscar un puesto que le permitiera ejercer la profesión jurídica dentro del ámbito tecnológico. Lo encontró en Corsearch, donde tiene la oportunidad de trabajar en el área de propiedad intelectual, y más concretamente en la protección de marcas. Ahora vive a las afueras de Ámsterdam y lleva una agenda muy apretada. Cumplir los objetivos de sus clientes, con los que trata directamente, conlleva múltiples responsabilidades. Gestiona distintos mercados, redes sociales, dominios y páginas webs, pero aun así, procura sacar siempre tiempo para sí misma.

An alum of the Bachelor of International Relations, Antoine works in cybersecurity for the French consulting firm, Wavestone, where he helps clients build cybersecurity strategies to protect their data. Always looking for new ways to learn, he found that IE University provided him the perfect environment to do so. Whether working on a project or fine-tuning the necessary techniques to foster a strategic and innovative mindset, Antoine has shown how IE University can help you grow into the professional you aspire to be. Antoine was drawn to international relations by the skills the program imparts in understanding the world around us. Now in Paris, Antoine looks back fondly at his time at IE University and is grateful for all the experiences he enjoyed.

Celia García Virosta graduated from the Bachelor of Business istration at IE University. She currently lives in London and has been working at Fiduciam since 2019. As an IT Project Manager, Celia works closely with both the technology and business departments within the company. Celia credits IE University for expanding her horizons, opening her mind to different cultures and helping her discover that she could fit in outside of Spain. Another valuable takeaway for Celia is that the faculty were active professionals that she could ire. Her professors introduced her to the exact approaches, mindsets and practices that were needed to gain access to the types of companies she aspired to work for.

Tamara Abusara studied the Bachelor in Business istration at IE University before working at Mondelez and creating her own company, Baby Pakka. Tamara chose IE University because she felt its open-minded, driven atmosphere represented her perfectly. She first ed Mondelez as an intern after graduating, gaining hands-on experience and being empowered to contribute by her manager, and she then was sent to work in their London office before eventually moving back to Madrid. When the pandemic struck, Tamara took advantage of the extra time she had and founded a sustainable start-up. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on yourself, prioritizing your own goals and needs to ensure that you aren’t caught up in what others want for you.

Originally from Libya, Ahmed Ashraf studied the Bachelor in Business istration at IE University and now works as program lead in the digital banking department at Santander. His goal at IE University was to learn about people from different cultures and backgrounds, as well as to gain a thorough understanding of business. He was also eager to avail of the networking opportunities with professors and alumni. Ahmed defines success as managing all the important aspects of one’s life. For him, these include family, work and health. He dedicates time each day to catching up with his family, exercising and playing one of his several guitars. He also enjoys reading and spending time with his wife after a busy day at work.

Iñigo Cavestany, from Madrid, studied the Bachelor in Business istration and now works at IBM. Iñigo believes that the most powerful thing about IE University is that we are doers, we are makers, and we love to test and experiment with everything we do. He is a digital advocate at IBM, and his mission is to embrace open ecosystems that improve the world as we know it. Since he graduated from IE University, he’s been collaborating with start-ups across all types of IE University programs by helping them with IBM technologies. For Iñigo, there’s no standard day. His biggest challenge personally is to manage himself and find the right equilibrium. The ultimate purpose in life is simply to be happy.

Alejandro is originally from Spain and was educated at international schools before completing the Bachelor in Business istration at IE Business School. He always wanted to be in a dynamic and international environment—particularly within a tech company. At IE University, he found the diverse atmosphere he was looking for, learning to develop through his projects and present his ideas successfully. As a student, he learned to transform his ideas into reality by thinking through the processes himself based on the ideas learned in class. He currently works as a manager at Didi’s National Fleet, mainly in the vehicle solutions department. There, he finds new business opportunities to add value to the company, as well as working to improve experience on the operational side.

Originally from Madrid, Alejandro Sáez studied the Dual Degree in Business istration and Laws at IE University before becoming CEO of eGoGames, Europe's leading eSports platform. He was attracted by the ethos at IE University toward developing yourself to become the best you can be, which coincides with his own attitude as an entrepreneur. He underlines the importance of gaining solid people and teamwork skills, particularly as the founder of a start-up. Now, he is focused on developing his company in the long term so that it can change alongside the market and last for many years to come. In his free time, Alejandro enjoys boxing and staying fit, as well as spending time with friends.

In this episode, we are ed by Benjamin Ranft, Philipp Nette and Teiko Wilenius, three entrepreneurs who created Cutnut, a software company taking the world by storm. The three former IE University students appeared in 2019’s Forbes 30 under 30 list for European media and marketing, and their company is continuing to grow. Tune in to hear more about their career paths to Cutnut and their experiences studying either the Dual Degree in Business istration + Laws, or the Bachelor in Business istration.

Tess de Gregorio’s career started on a completely different path from where she is now. Tess originally wanted to pursue fashion journalism, but now works as an manager for major clients at Google in New York City. She has persisted with her goals and ambitions since IE University and beyond. At IE University, she particularly enjoyed learning from professionals and gaining her entrepreneurial mindset. Listen in to hear more about her goals for the future, studying abroad, and how she focuses on her ambitions. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

Meet Bernardo Dillon, CEO of Quádriga in Mexico City and former IE University student of the Bachelor in Business istration. Bernardo tells us about his experience at IE University, meeting people from around the world and making connections in the business world. He has faced many challenges along the way, making use of the basis of his IE University knowledge to get where he is today. Tune in to hear more about his career path and vision of Quádriga for the future. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

Alejandro Astiaso chose IE University for its international atmosphere. He had been educated in international schools, and undertaken internships around the world, before pursuing the Bachelor in Business istration. He now works as a manager at Didi’s National Fleet, mainly in the vehicle solutions department. Each day is different, but he looks for new business opportunities and improves experience on the operational side. Tune in to hear more about Alejandro’s entrepreneurial spirit and exciting day-to-day life in a growing company. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

Eric Cuevas, a former Dual Degree Business istration + Laws student, s us this week to tell us about his IE University experience. Now working at Morgan Stanley in New York with a focus on equity capital markets, Eric uses the skills and global mindset that he developed at IE University every day. He completed internships from day one at IE University and is thoroughly enjoying his global career. Tune in to hear more about his ethos and what it’s like to work at Morgan Stanley. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

In this episode, we Elliot Roazen, a former Dual Degree in Business istration + Laws student. The diversity at IE University and the opportunity to learn from people with different mindsets was what brought Elliot to Spain. He has now returned to his hometown, working at Unilever in New York City where he develops digital innovation for self-care brands. Listen in to hear more about Elliot’s “the bigger the challenge, the bigger the reward” philosophy and approach to working in innovation. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

For Jasmina Orlicka, every day is different. Originally from the Czech Republic, Jasmina currently works at Havas in Prague, a creative agency that manages social media for large companies. She has made every effort to follow her ions and is enjoying working in an agency where she constantly has the opportunity to try new things in such a dynamic industry. Jasmina has lived and studied all over the world, gaining valuable insights along the way and finding her ion. Tune in to hear how she learned to become an entrepreneur in her Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media, and her ambitions for the future. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

Originally from Peru, Mickela Vucetich now works as a financial affairs advisor at the United Nations in New York. However, her career path was not a straight line and she previously wanted to be a diplomat. Through her four years at IE University, she completed different internships and got a clearer picture of what her future should look like. IE University appealed to her because of its open mindset and international environment. Listen in to hear more about what it’s like working for the United Nations in New York and how IE University set her up for success. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

What does success mean to you? For Lukas Macner, it’s about creating a product that people enjoy and making an impact on the world. From his experience at IE University to working for LinkedIn in Dublin, Lukas Macner s us to talk about how his Bachelor in Business istration shaped his mindset to prepare him for the world of work. With an ultimate goal of exploring the road of entrepreneurship, Lukas tells us more about working across various departments at LinkedIn. Listen in to learn more about what’s on the horizon for Lukas Macner. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

In this episode, we are ed by Letizia Caprile, a former Bachelor in Architecture student. She has worked around the world and founded her own architecture firm called Kaura Studio. Letizia tells us about how she was pushed to experience different opportunities throughout her degree and how she now uses different disciplines and perspectives to enrich her work. Tune in to hear how she was influenced by IE University’s global vision and her unique, humanistic approach to architecture. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

Bolivian Adriana Unzueta studied the Bachelor in Business istration at IE University, which developed a mindset where she wants to see a world without borders. As such, she now works at Inter-American Development Bank in Washington in the extractive energy division of infrastructure and energy operations. She works on international environmental projects, benefiting from the practical approach at IE University. Tune in to hear about Adriana’s ambitious goals for a sustainable environment and her personal projects with NGOs. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/

For Ana Martínez Valls, IE University was about growing as a professional and as a person. She got involved with international opportunities and IE University gave her a clearer understanding of what she wanted to do in her career. She now works as a Foreign Associate in International Arbitration at Cleary Gottleib, and at Cuatrecasas in New York. Listen in to hear more about her life defending international companies and her vision for the future. ie.edu/university/resources/talent-careers/your-own-path/