In an era of ecological urgency and demographic imbalances, the rural world occupies a central—though often underestimated—position in the global sustainability agenda. This insight was the guiding principle behind the second edition of Agroforum, a conference organized by IESE Business School and Alianza Rural, under the theme: “The Countryside: Driving Economic, Social, and Environment Progress.”…

We sat down with Sandra Sieber, Professor of Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School, to hear about her journey, inspirations, and vision for the future of business and leadership in an AI-driven world.  Let’s start at the beginning, can you tell us a little about your background and how you got to where you are today? …

Report highlights The average amount invested per business angel in 2024 was €95,525, with a median of €20,000. When excluding large annual investments (>€1M), the average drops to €45,365. On average, male investors invested more than twice as much as their female counterparts. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of surveyed business angels reported no exits in 2024,…

Don't miss the second edition the IESE-IEF Forum for Reflection! Mark your calendar for May 30, when we will convene leaders and experts on our Barcelona campus to debate the key moments that define the future and continuity of family businesses. If you are an owner, executive or collaborator of a family-owned firm, be sure…