Stanford MSx Insider

Bea Asavajaru & Vinicius Quintanilha
  • 5.0 (11)
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Stanford MSx Insider

A podcast detailing the experiences of MSx students at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Originally created by Jateen Kooverjee and Sasha Gidwani, this podcast has been passed down to the next incoming class of MSx students. This season is now hosted by Class of ’25 students Vinicius Quintanilha and Bea Asavajaru. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent the views of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Episodes

  1. MAR 12

    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

  2. MAR 3

    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
  3. MSx Insider - Scott Brady

    06/27/2024

    MSx Insider - Scott Brady

    On the season finale, we are joined by Scott Brady, Sloan Fellow and Lecturer at the GSB. Scott served as the chair of the MSx Advisory Board and has overseen the program's transformation into one of the world's premier programs for experienced leaders. Scott shares his journey from being a student to becoming a lecturer at the GSB.

    33 min
  4. MSx Insider - Jed Simon

    05/30/2024

    MSx Insider - Jed Simon

    Jed Simon shares his inspiring journey of pursuing a career in music through an unconventional path. His stories highlight how he created opportunities and challenged conventional wisdom. He also discusses his passion for business and how it fueled the creation of his most recent FinTech venture.

    38 min
  5. MSx Insider - Julia Vasconcelos

    05/16/2024

    MSx Insider - Julia Vasconcelos

    We explore the dynamic career of Julia Vasconcelos, a master of professional pivots in Brazil. Beginning her journey as a skilled M&A lawyer, Julia successfully transitioned into Corporate Development and Product roles at a NASDAQ-listed FinTech company. Now, she's setting her sights on venture capital. Julia shares valuable insights on leveraging the power of the Stanford network and offers a glimpse into her strategic approach to career development post-GSB.

    31 min
  6. MSx Insider - Abraham Ogoudou

    05/05/2024

    MSx Insider - Abraham Ogoudou

    Abraham Ogoubou started his journey in Benin and has become a true global citizen after building his career at EY across Europe and the USA. He shares how he structured his time at Stanford to maximize his learning and how he ultimately wants to make an impact on his home continent of Africa.

    33 min
  7. MSx Insider - Daulins Emilio

    04/17/2024

    MSx Insider - Daulins Emilio

    Daulins shares his perspective on his storied career, which spans from being a mechanical engineer to earning a PhD in Microeconomics, and culminates in transforming and listing a business on the NASDAQ.

    33 min
  8. MSx Insider - Parul Gupta

    03/25/2024

    MSx Insider - Parul Gupta

    Parul Gupta, a Class of '24 member, shares her journey of exploring a new career in sustainability at Stanford, balancing her roles as a mother, spouse, and former founder.

    30 min
  9. MSx Insider - Cayla Marvil

    03/07/2024

    MSx Insider - Cayla Marvil

    Cayla Marvil, a member of the class of '24, an outdoor adventurer, and brewery owner, joins us on our podcast to discuss how she's using her time at Stanford as a springboard for changing the future of food.

    31 min
  10. MSx Insider - Joseph Kao

    02/14/2024

    MSx Insider - Joseph Kao

    Class of '24 MSx member Joseph Kao who graduated with a Ph.D. in Material Science from Berkeley shares his experience on how his childhood exposure shaped his entrepreneurial dreams.

    32 min
  11. MSx Insider - Alex Mermod

    01/31/2024

    MSx Insider - Alex Mermod

    Alex Mermod, a founder, former CEO, and MSx class of '24 member joins us for our first episode of the podcast. He shares his journey from the south of France to Stanford and reflects on what it's been like to move across the world with his family.

    37 min
  • 11 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

A podcast detailing the experiences of MSx students at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Originally created by Jateen Kooverjee and Sasha Gidwani, this podcast has been passed down to the next incoming class of MSx students. This season is now hosted by Class of ’25 students Vinicius Quintanilha and Bea Asavajaru. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent the views of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Information

  • Creator
    Bea Asavajaru & Vinicius Quintanilha
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Stanford MSx Insider

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