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Role of Investment in Immersion Programs in Entrepreneurship and Cultural Diplomacy - Boots on the Ground
The Case of Boston-Istanbul Immersion Programs since 2007
September 28th, 2015, ATC Education Panel by Prof. Can Erbil (Boston College)
KOC HOLDING HEADQUARTERS Istanbul2013
VISION Early business and cultural immersion in China
Alan Hassenfeld - global success story
Passion about entrepreneurship
Legacy / Vision / Spirit
Cultural Diplomacy
SELECTION Academic excellence
Compatibility with future career goals
Value-added
Enthusiasm and dedication to become a global player
SELECTION
DIVERSITY - 30 Fellows from 22 different countries
USA, India, Pakistan, China, Spain, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, Botswana, Romania, Bulgaria, Iceland, Brazil, Comoros, Mongolia, Maldives, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Japan, Turkey, Azerbaijan
MISSION Cultural immersion / cultural dexterity
Business immersion
“Boots on the ground” - complementing classroom learning
Unique and comprehensive mix of economics, finance and business
Listen, absorb, analyze, question and represent
Teamwork
Imitating a business trip abroad
MISSION
MISSION
Building lasting connections
Networking
Emerging market experience
Internships
Company access
Dual partnerships and joint-programs with IBS
MISSION
TURKEY 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Bahcesehir University (sponsor and partner)
Bogazici University, Kadir Has University, Koc Holding, TUSIAD, DEIK, Turk Telekom, Arcelik, Ezcacibasi Holding, Acibadem Healthcare, Central Bank of Turkey, Is Investment, World Bank/IFC, Dogus Otomotiv, Profilo, Hasbro Turkey, Socar Turkey, ISO (Istanbul Chamber of Commerce), Garanti Investment, Turkven…
AZERBAIJAN 2013
Central Bank of Azerbaijan, ADA, Azersun, Ministry of Economic Development, Qafqaz University, AZPromo, ATIB, ASK, TUSIAB
CONCLUSION
“World Ready” businessmen / business women and entrepreneurs
Grounded understanding and cultural awareness
Cultural diplomacy
Cross-country comparisons
Potential business/investment opportunities at/with target countries
A rigorous and unique learning opportunity, as well as an amazing time
Extra-curricular benefits (witnessing the Turkish Spring)
DESTINATION Raising stars and business hubs of the future
Early penetration to:
Turkey - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Cuba - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Azerbaijan - 2013, 2014
Germany, Berlin - 2014
Immersion Programs...
... promote “cultural diplomacy”
THANK YOU!