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

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