The Making of BMW's Startup Garage

CEIBS Associate Professor of International Business and Strategy Shameen Prashantham  met up with Head of BMW Startup Garage Gregor Gimmy in Munich. Listen as Gimmy explains how he pulled off a “startup” inside such a huge and very traditional corporation.

Read Prof. Prashantham's article Microsoft Starts Up in which he shares his insights on how large companies can work with new ventures to drive innovation.

Read more about Prof. Prashantham's research on how multinationals can engage with emerging market startups here.

Find out about Prof. Prashantham's book, Born Globals, Networks and the Large Multinational Enterprise here. In the book he explores international entrepreneurship and the influence that multinational enterprises have on the accelerated globalization of young firms.

Visit BMW Startup Garage here.

How Fosun Helps Thomas Cook Break Into China’s Travel Market

Member of the Board of Thomas Cook China Reto Wilhelm explains why and how his company entered the Chinese travel market.

Bitcoin Part 2 - The World’s First Digital Asset

Bobby Lee, Co-founder and CEO of the world’s longest-running and largest bitcoin exchange company BTCC and CEIBS Global EMBA 2012, explains bitcoin’s unique features.

Bitcoin Part 1 - Bitcoins vs Banks: Anonymity vs Security

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and a payment system introduced at the end of 2008. Bobby Lee, Co-founder and CEO of the world’s longest-running and largest bitcoin exchange company BTCC and CEIBS Global EMBA 2012, explains the pros and cons of having a bitcoin account versus traditional banking.

Entrepreneurs, Take Your Moon Shots!

Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, Founder & Chairman of the X Prize Foundation, and Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Singularity University shares his views on education, AI (artificial intelligence) and entrepreneurship with CEIBS E-Platform’s Sammi Shen.

Talking with Former Sony Chairman & Quantum Leaps Founder Nobuyuki Idei

Former Sony Chairman and Founder of Quantum Leaps  Nobuyuki Idei talks with CEIBS E-Platform’s Sammi Shen about his years at Sony, entrepreneurship, and how artificial intelligence will help transform the world of business.

Quantum Leaps is an innovation consulting and investment firm. Visit the company website

Silicon Valley venture capitalist reveals the secrets of entrepreneurship

Steve Hoffman (a.k.a. Captain Hoff) is a serial entrepreneur, author, investor, and the Captain and Chairman of Founders Space. During his visit at CEIBS, Hoffman revealed the differences between Chinese & American entrepreneurs and what traits make them successful. He also spoke about what mistakes should be avoided and how to start over again if you fail.