In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of female leadership and the importance of business education, particularly through the Sofaer Global GMBA program at Tel Aviv University.
Jackie Goren, Director of the Sofaer GMBA program, and Lena Bliman, Head of Recruitment, share their thoughts on the relevance of an MBA in today’s startup ecosystem and how Israel's role as a global startup hub plays a vital part in shaping the program. They also discuss the value of face-to-face learning, how the program prepares students for leadership in technology and innovation, and the many networking opportunities it provides.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business leader, or simply curious about the startup culture in Israel, this episode offers invaluable insights into the Sofaer GMBA’s unique approach to business education.
Watch now to gain a deeper understanding of how this program fosters innovation and leadership!
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0:00 – Introduction
1:32 – The importance of MBA education & why getting it in Israel
5:51 – Sofaer GMBA Program Focus
8:39 – Short-term and high saturation of the program
13:16 – The reason to choose an intense program
14:17 – Recommendations on how to balance full-time work and education
16:55 – Combining MBA Education with work & motherhood
21:27 – Cross-cultural communication experience within the classroom
23:19 – The education process during the wartime
34:32 – Admission process to the Sofaer GMBA
37:29 – How far in advance the application process should be started
38:31 – The latest application dates
38:49 – Resources & opportunities available for MBA students who want to launch their startup
Sofaer GMBA website: https://en-coller.m.tau.ac.il/gmba
Sofaer GMBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/sofaer-global-mba
Sofaer GMBA Instagram: http://instagram.com/sofaer_global_mba/
Sofia Rud, "the unicorn" website: https://theunicorn.agency/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-rud-530559b6/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/heeysof
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