Did you think how Facebook decided to acquire Whatsapp for a whopping $16 billion? Or how Reliance Jio is on a shopping spree, having bought more than 20 firms in the last 3 years? Or what is the strategy and the thinking behind IKEA’s expansion into India. The answer to all these is Corporate Finance.
The courage to reinvent oneself, over and over again, is a trait of a very few founders, which differentiates them from being excellent to exceptional. Dr. Ram P. Ramcharran is currently the CEO of Fat Dog Spirits, based out of the United States. He dropped out of law school to join the US Military, only to emerge as one of the most renowned Indian origin entrepreneurs in a strikingly different field of beverages. His journey celebrates the spirit of being fearless, bold, and passionate towards one’s vision, and having the resolute will to make it happen. Let’s hear from him about some of the most crucial moments of his life.
The Operations and Supply Chain Management club of MDI Gurgaon, or Opsession as it is known, is the go-to place for the student community for all things related manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain or logistics. It has served as a unifying platform for every student who wishes to pursue a career in this domain. What began humbly as a group of people with a likeminded interest in Operations, Opsession has grown to become a community that actively contributes to the central knowledge repository, which is accessible to every student, through monthly newsletters, simulation games, flagship events, opportunities for live projects, industry exposure, an annual magazine; and these forms just the tip of the iceberg.
The IFMR journey, this far, has been an experience like no other. What began with the trepidations of choosing the right B-school and filling out applications in early 2020 is now filled with anticipation and excitement for the next term. In the face of the pandemic, IFMR GSB seamlessly shifted to remote working and learning without compromising on the quality of delivery and mode. Embracing this new form of classroom learning has been a surreal yet insightful experience, with due credit to the management, staff, and student councils and committees. Always committed to helping students whether on campus or otherwise, the IFMR student council has been a huge pillar of support who has always been at the forefront of various activities, frequently answering each of our questions with patience and rigor.
2020 is coming to an end. The year that was an anomaly, a blip on the radar is nearing the tag end. Lots of crazy things have happened this year. Today's news bulletin is peppered with a few such stories. Find out about why China is importing rice from India after decades. Learn about Facebook's 2021 goals and why Mark Zuckerberg thinks India is important. Finally, find out how Indian startups rank as workplaces for gig workers.
For the 23rd episode of #YOBOLive we talk about the HR sector. HR has evolved and how! Analytics, consulting, AI, HR is constantly reinventing itself. Have you ever wondered why HR is so important as a career in today’s day and age? What makes an HR role so interesting? What kind of functions and tasks do HR managers and professionals actually do? What kind of opportunities exist in HR? Is HR and people management something only extroverts can aspire to? How does one build a career in HR? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers. You can view this week’s live episode here.
The best transition in a B-School is the transition from being a junior to being a senior. Though the basis of being called a senior is “We joined the college one year before you”, the difference in experience that the year makes is immense. Notably, a few of my best and worst habits have been a product of the influence seniors have had on me.
IIM Kozhikode has released its official summer placement report for the batch of 2022. The summer placements process, which was completed over a span of just 3 days, saw participation from a host of marquee recruiters like BCG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, TAS, AB InBev, American Express, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon amongst many others. Consulting, which was one of the most sought after domains this placements season, saw a whopping 73 per cent increase in the number of offers made. Here are the key highlights from the report.
Did you think how Facebook decided to acquire Whatsapp for a whopping $16 billion? Or how Reliance Jio is on a shopping spree, having bought more than 20 firms in the last 3 years? Or what is the strategy and the thinking behind IKEA’s expansion into India. The answer to all these is Corporate Finance.
The courage to reinvent oneself, over and over again, is a trait of a very few founders, which differentiates them from being excellent to exceptional. Dr. Ram P. Ramcharran is currently the CEO of Fat Dog Spirits, based out of the United States. He dropped out of law school to join the US Military, only to emerge as one of the most renowned Indian origin entrepreneurs in a strikingly different field of beverages. His journey celebrates the spirit of being fearless, bold, and passionate towards one’s vision, and having the resolute will to make it happen. Let’s hear from him about some of the most crucial moments of his life.
The Operations and Supply Chain Management club of MDI Gurgaon, or Opsession as it is known, is the go-to place for the student community for all things related manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain or logistics. It has served as a unifying platform for every student who wishes to pursue a career in this domain. What began humbly as a group of people with a likeminded interest in Operations, Opsession has grown to become a community that actively contributes to the central knowledge repository, which is accessible to every student, through monthly newsletters, simulation games, flagship events, opportunities for live projects, industry exposure, an annual magazine; and these forms just the tip of the iceberg.
The IFMR journey, this far, has been an experience like no other. What began with the trepidations of choosing the right B-school and filling out applications in early 2020 is now filled with anticipation and excitement for the next term. In the face of the pandemic, IFMR GSB seamlessly shifted to remote working and learning without compromising on the quality of delivery and mode. Embracing this new form of classroom learning has been a surreal yet insightful experience, with due credit to the management, staff, and student councils and committees. Always committed to helping students whether on campus or otherwise, the IFMR student council has been a huge pillar of support who has always been at the forefront of various activities, frequently answering each of our questions with patience and rigor.
2020 is coming to an end. The year that was an anomaly, a blip on the radar is nearing the tag end. Lots of crazy things have happened this year. Today's news bulletin is peppered with a few such stories. Find out about why China is importing rice from India after decades. Learn about Facebook's 2021 goals and why Mark Zuckerberg thinks India is important. Finally, find out how Indian startups rank as workplaces for gig workers.
For the 23rd episode of #YOBOLive we talk about the HR sector. HR has evolved and how! Analytics, consulting, AI, HR is constantly reinventing itself. Have you ever wondered why HR is so important as a career in today’s day and age? What makes an HR role so interesting? What kind of functions and tasks do HR managers and professionals actually do? What kind of opportunities exist in HR? Is HR and people management something only extroverts can aspire to? How does one build a career in HR? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers. You can view this week’s live episode here.
The best transition in a B-School is the transition from being a junior to being a senior. Though the basis of being called a senior is “We joined the college one year before you”, the difference in experience that the year makes is immense. Notably, a few of my best and worst habits have been a product of the influence seniors have had on me.
IIM Kozhikode has released its official summer placement report for the batch of 2022. The summer placements process, which was completed over a span of just 3 days, saw participation from a host of marquee recruiters like BCG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, TAS, AB InBev, American Express, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon amongst many others. Consulting, which was one of the most sought after domains this placements season, saw a whopping 73 per cent increase in the number of offers made. Here are the key highlights from the report.
