21 Jul BEYOND START-UPS AND CORPORATES: CHOOSING YOUR CAREER PATH
This seminar explores the different types of organizations that shape today’s professional landscape, going beyond the traditional choice between start-ups and large corporations. The course provides students with a practical framework to understand the full spectrum of career paths available, including scale-ups, digital platforms, multinational corporations, SMEs, and ecosystem-driven companies.
The seminar examines how these different business models operate, how they generate value, and how roles, responsibilities, and growth opportunities vary across them. Students will gain insight into how factors such as company stage, industry, geography, and business model impact career development and learning opportunities.
A key focus of the seminar is helping students align their personal skills, interests, and risk profiles with the most suitable type of organization. Through real-world examples and practical discussions, students will better understand what to expect from each environment and how to make more informed career decisions.
By the end of the seminar, students will have a clearer perspective on the professional paths available to them and a structured approach to evaluating which type of company best fits their goals.
CLAUDIA GIL TORREGO
Claudia Gil Torrego is a global business development advisor with extensive experience across start-ups, scale-ups, and multinational corporations. Throughout her career, she has worked in diverse organizational environments, from high-growth AdTech companies to established global firms, gaining a deep understanding of different business models and growth stages. She has led international expansion and partnership strategies across EMEA, the US, and APAC. Claudia specializes in helping organizations scale and navigate complex ecosystems. Her experience provides students with a practical perspective on career paths and professional development across different types of companies.
Skills
1. By the end of the seminar, students will be able to identify and differentiate between at least 5 types of organizations (e.g., start-ups, scale-ups, corporates, platforms, SMEs).
2. Students will be able to analyse the advantages and trade-offs of working in different business environments.
3. Students will be able to assess their own skills, preferences, and risk tolerance to determine suitable career paths.
4. Students will be able to evaluate a company’s stage and business model and understand its implications for professional growth.
5. Students will develop a structured framework to support their decision-making when choosing between different types of organizations.
Schedule
Which dates?
05-mar
12-mar
19-mar
09-apr
16-apr
25-apr
What day?
FRIDAYS
What time?
14.30-16.00
