Stanford MSx Insider

Alessandro Balzi & Miki Watanabe
  • 5.0 (12)
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Real stories, honest reflections, and personal journeys from Stanford GSB’s MSx program. Hosted by Alessandro Balzi and Miki Watanabe (Class of 2026), this podcast explores life inside one of the world’s top business schools through candid conversations with students, alumni, and beyond. Originally launched by Jateen Kooverjee and Sasha Gidwani (Class of 2024) and carried forward by Béa Asavajaru and Vinicius Quintanilha (Class of 2025), the podcast continues as a student-led tradition. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

  1. FEB 12

    MSx Insider - Diwas Neupane (MSx '25)

    Diwas Neupane (MSx ’25), a third-generation family business leader from Kathmandu, Nepal, shares his journey from scaling and taking his family company public to joining Stanford’s one-year MSx program. He reflects on the unique realities of building a career inside a family enterprise, including blurred boundaries between work and home and the emotional highs and lows of shared ownership. Diwas explains how the MSx experience has sharpened his leadership and storytelling skills, strengthened his self-awareness, and created a powerful sense of community for both him and his wife, as they prepare for the next chapter back home.

    32 min

  2. JAN 15

    MSx Insider - Felipe Lourenço (MSx '25)

    Felipe Lourenco (MSx ’25), a three-time entrepreneur, discusses his journey from founding startups in Brazil to joining Stanford’s one-year MSX program. He highlights the program’s global network, its tailored leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum, and the uniquely supportive ecosystem in Silicon Valley. Felipe shares lessons learned from successes, failures, and the fast-evolving VC landscape, underscoring the value of resilience, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative impact on both his and his wife’s professional ambitions.

    36 min

  3. 10/03/2025

    MSx Insider - Ann Songphatanayothin (MSx '25)

    Ann Songphatanayothin (MSx ’25) shares her transition from consulting to entrepreneurship through Stanford’s one-year MSx program. She highlights the cohort’s global diversity, details her early-parenthood care startup, and underscores how resources such as Venture Studio and founder networks helped move her from idea to execution. She also offers practical tactics for balance, prioritizing close friendships and quality time in a two-founder household.

    26 min

  4. 05/28/2025

    MSx Insider - Caleb Huber (MSx '25)

    Caleb Huber (MSx '25), a former US Army Special Forces officer and Green Beret, shares his transformative experience at Stanford GSB. Diving deep into his pivot towards defense technology product management, Caleb reveals how the MSx program has equipped him with skills to bridge technology and military strategy. With candid insights on veteran resources, startup courses, and balancing family life with academic pursuits, he offers an inspiring narrative of career reinvention and the unique value of the one-year MSx experience.

    26 min

  5. 05/17/2025

    MSx Insider - Jing Lin (MSx '25)

    Jing Lin (MSx '25) shares her transformative journey from healthcare investor to Stanford GSB student, discussing family support, academic challenges, and her passion for women's health innovation. She explores how the MSx program empowers professionals to take risks, expand their knowledge, and pursue ambitious career goals while integrating personal and professional growth.

    29 min

  6. 05/04/2025

    MSx Insider - Antoine Gamberini (MSx '25)

    Antoine Gamberini (MSx '25) reveals his dynamic Stanford GSB experience, transforming from a European telecom executive to a multifaceted student. He emphasizes the importance of reflection, community engagement, and seizing diverse opportunities. His journey demonstrates how the MSx program enables professionals to explore personal passions, develop leadership skills, and create meaningful impact across diverse domains.

    35 min

  7. 03/12/2025

    MSx Insider - Jateen Kooverjee (MSx '24)

    Jateen Kooverjee (MSx '24) discusses his MSx journey and how the program's flexibility and resources, including an independent study, enabled him to explore entrepreneurship. He highlights the support from his wife, who also engaged in Stanford's academic and entrepreneurial opportunities, and emphasizes the value of challenging conventional career paths, developing leadership skills, and forming lasting relationships.

    27 min

  8. 03/03/2025

    MSx Insider - Sasha Gidwani (MSx '24)

    Sasha Gidwani (MSx '24) shares her journey from a long-standing career in finance to exploring new opportunities through the Stanford MSx program. She discusses how the program's flexibility allowed her to challenge conventional career paths. Sasha emphasizes the value of leadership development, diverse experiences, and lasting relationships formed during the program. Her story highlights the transformative nature of the MSx experience and encourages current and prospective students to approach the program with an open mind, ready to explore various industries and roles.

    23 min
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About

Real stories, honest reflections, and personal journeys from Stanford GSB’s MSx program. Hosted by Alessandro Balzi and Miki Watanabe (Class of 2026), this podcast explores life inside one of the world’s top business schools through candid conversations with students, alumni, and beyond. Originally launched by Jateen Kooverjee and Sasha Gidwani (Class of 2024) and carried forward by Béa Asavajaru and Vinicius Quintanilha (Class of 2025), the podcast continues as a student-led tradition. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Information

  • Creator
    Alessandro Balzi & Miki Watanabe
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Stanford MSx Insider

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