Dear HEC alumni in the UK, You will find below our March newsletter, full of news and with a huge variety events – from HEC books recommendations to celebrate World Book Day to an introduction to Meditation and Mindful Eating, we are delighted to have lined up for you such a varied range of topics this month. We hope you’ll find insightful our focus on the power of a Strong Network in Entrepreneurship, based on the research of HEC Paris Professor Hélène Löning. On this topic, we look forward to seeing many of you at the Launchpad Grand Pitch Night during which you will be able to see what HEC students entrepreneurs have been working on, and even vote for your favourite project! – it will be a very exciting evening, online on Thursday 18th March. We are also launching our first speed-mentoring event with the students on campus – they can’t wait to meet with you, please let us know if you’d like to become a mentor during 1 hour on Wed 24th March! As always, we look forward to hearing from you, have a lovely month. HEC in the UK Delphine, Lauren, Christina & Wendy PS – do you follow us on Instagram / Linkedin / Whatsapp? As always, we are delighted to reach new people - please follow the Linkedin page, our Instagram account and join our Whatsapp group to receive weekly reminders of events (message Christina on +33616866727). | The Power of a Strong Network in Entrepreneurship | Meet the next generation of HEC entrepreneurs during the Start-up Launchpad | Inspire HEC students during a Speed-Mentoring Evening | Start-up Launchpad - Grand Pitch Night Thu.18 March 6.30pm UK Time - ONLINE. A virtual evening, 6 carefully selected startups from HEC will pitch their project in front of a Jury and a virtual audience. Whether you are interested in entrepreneurship, an investor or professional in VC, come meet the next generation of HEC entrepreneurs and be part of the Jury! More info & Registration HERE | HEC Alumni and Student Speed-Mentoring Wed. 24 March – 6pm UK Time - ONLINE Wish to share with HEC Students your career experience, insights, advice & tips for their future? Become a mentor for the night and join a fun virtual speed-mentoring evening – The students look forward to meeting you! More info & Registration HERE | Building Trust Between Investors and Entrepreneurs
Trust plays a key role both in investors’ and entrepreneurs’ performances. It is built among others on a shared vision of entrepreneurship, as well as shared networks. HEC Paris Professor Hélène Löning shares her expertise about entrepreneurial ecosystems. READ MORE or listen to the PODCAST
| Join our Entrepreneurship club!
The Entrepreneurship club, created in Jan 2021, is actively looking for new volunteers and speakers. If you are interested, please contact Christina. >>> More info about the different clubs in HEC UK Clubs Booklet. | Sharing & Growing with Agathe Pinchon (H. 03) – Coffee/Tea Meditation for Busy Food Lovers Fri. 12 March 1pm UK Time - ONLINE.
Take a refreshing coffee break and discover Mindful Eating with Agathe Pinchon (H.03) over a delicious experience. Join us to try out meditation and meet other foodies! Register HERE | [SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH LA FRENCHETTE] For this occasion, we have partnered with La Frenchette to create a delicious HEC in the UK Goûter Box. If you wish to satisfy your sweet tooth, order your box for the event, or before 26th March! You can also join the event with your favourite biscuit Order your HEC UK Goûter Box HERE | "Communicate with impact" Fri. 5 March 11.30am UK Time - ONLINE.
A webinar to learn how to foster collaboration, gain influence and grow your career through compelling communication. Register HERE | The Wirecard Story - A personal experience (HEC Covid Learnings Serie)
Thu. 25 March 6pm UK Time - ONLINE.
Sara Maki (H.10) will walk you through the timeline of the lead-up, the announcement of the missing $2.1 billion and the short and long-term fallout. Register HERE | HEC in the UK: Welcome Networking Zoom Coffee
Fri. 26 March – 8am UK Time - ONLINE. Whether you are new to the UK, based or interested in the UK…here is another great opportunity to meet informally with the community! Register HERE | Breakfast with Christophe Pérignon & Thierry Foucault - For Corporate Ambassadors & Alumni Volunteers
Thu. 22 April 8am UK Time - ONLINE.
A morning coffee chat to exchange in an informal setting with Christophe Pérignon, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Finance at HEC Paris, France & Thierry Foucault, Professor of Finance at HEC Paris and the co-scientific director of Hi!Paris. Contact Lauren for more details. | Your turn to sign up to HEC Alumni Membership! Almost 14,000 Alumni have already signed up for the Infinity Pass, our lifetime membership, and 3,000 Alumni chose the 2021 annual fee. Fully enjoy, for life, all the benefits the Association offers HEC graduates, as well as a number of exclusive services. If you didn't sign up, it's just a click away! More info HERE | International Women's Day: Celebrating Women at HEC International Women's Day is happening next week, on 8th March. Here are some initiatives implemented by HEC Paris to empower women: - HEC Paris has partnered with Yale School of Management to develop the Women and Leadership Program 100% Online. More info HERE
- Supported by HEC Foundation and IDEA Center, HEC Stand Up Program has helped over 800 Women Entrepreneurs with Impactful Business Project. More info HERE
- HEC MBA Women In Leadership Club is organising a talk "Off Women’s Shoulders and Onto Leaders’ Agendas" with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, on 9th March 10.30am Sign up HERE
| Today is World Book Day! To celebrate one of the most popular celebrations in the UK, here are some books recommendations from HEC: - Largo Winch - Introduction to finance / Special edition - By Olivier Bossard, now translated in English!
- The Neuro-Consumer: Adapting Marketing and Communication Strategies for the Subconscious, Instinctive and Irrational Consumer's Brain - By Anne-Sophie Bayle-Tourtoulou, Associate Professor of Marketing at HEC Paris, and Michel Badoc, Emeritus Professor at HEC Paris.
| BECOME A CORPORATE AMBASSADOR Help HEC Paris foster synergies with your company in talent recruitment, talent development, brand & knowledge and business development. View brochure & contact us. | BE AN ALUMNI VOLUNTEER Join a supportive and fun team of 30 active volunteers led by Karim Saddi (H.97) and Herve Hatt (H.86), to organize 100+ events hosted each year.
Gain exclusive access to the HEC network, and enjoy many fun and great moments! >>> View HEC UK Clubs Booklet To join a club, please contact Christina | SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE DURING A SHARE AND GROW COFFEE CHAT
Share your talent, expertise, story and make the HEC UK community benefit from what you can bring to them. If you would like to suggest a speaker or animate a Share and Grow session, like Blandine Surry (H.99) or Agathe Pinchon (H.03), please contact Christina. | Connect with HEC UK Community: | | |
