Miguel Ángel Ariño, a professor at IESE, approached decision-making from a internship critical perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding reality, questioning assumptions, and learning to halt projects in time. Using examples such as the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, he demonstrated how learning from mistakes, fostering dissent within teams, and defining reversible decisions are key to making better decisions and avoiding the escalation of failed commitments.
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April 9, 2026
Mariano Oto, CEO of NUCAPS, explained how to bring a scientific innovation to market, highlighting a approach , the importance of generating revenue from the outset, and the challenges of scaling up and regulatory compliance.
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MARCH 26, 2026
Pathways and types of innovation. Hybrid teams (in-person and online) were formed to identify and address an unmet need related to a specific medical condition.
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MARCH 5, 2026
Decision-making: general principles and decision-making tools. With Miguel Ángel Ariño.
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February 26, 2026
Financial aspects that VCs look at before investing in a startup: In-depth interview with Santiago Lozano, director core topic
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February 12, 2026
Innovation: essential activity, role in the future, entrepreneurial society
On February 12, Professor Esperanza Regueras gave the first session of the Pharma-Biotech Ventures Club at the Campus , which was attended by a dozen students. The session could also be followed online.
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Objectives
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TRAIN
Provide training :
Innovation How to generate innovation Decision-making in innovation Key Success Factors Mistakes to avoid
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INFORM
Pharma-Biotech Innovation:
How innovation is happening Who is innovating: Networking with start-ups Role models
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Position the School Pharmacy as an innovative hub in the Pharma-Biotech ecosystem:
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Mentoring and assisting in the first steps of innovation:
Proof of concept Test potential ideas
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Program
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TRAIN
5 sessions on innovation 3 sessions on decision-making in innovation
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INFORM
4-5 meetings with pharma-biotech startups sessions on innovation
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LEAD
Promote the School Alumni Promote the School Ecosistema
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LAUNCH
Being able to present/test your ideas with experts and other peers Get quick/professional/free feedback
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Timing
An activity every two weeks
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FEBRUARY TO MAY
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4-5 training sessions training 2 per month) 2 CEO meetings 1-2 presentations on the concept of Alumni
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SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
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4-5 training sessions training 2 per month) 2 CEO meetings 1-2 presentations on the concept of Alumni
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8 training sessions 4 meetings with CEOs of Pharma-Biotech Start-ups or VCs 4 presentations from alumni who want to test their idea
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Teachers and guests
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DR. ESPERANZA REGUERAS
School Pharmacy and Nutrition University of Navarra
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Dr. Miguel Ángel Ariño
IESE University of Navarra
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DR. JOSÉ RAMÓN PIN
IESE University of Navarra
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SANTIAGO LOZANO
Director core topic
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MARIANO OTO
CEO of Nucaps
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Members
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AITOR PALACIOS
MUGEPB 25-26. Club President
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ÓSCAR ALCALÁ
MUGEPB 25–26
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DANIEL ESQUÍROZ
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JAVIER GONZÁLEZ
MUGEPB 25–26
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IVÁN GUTIÉRREZ
MUGEPB 25–26
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PEDRO LÓPEZ
MUGEPB 25–26
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MARÍA ROESELER
MUGEPB 25–26
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SERGIO SERRANO
MUGEPB 25–26
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CARLOS VALERO
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MERCEDES RUBIO
Postdoc department Biochemistry Genetics
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IGNACIO VAQUERO
MIDI 25–26
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NASSIMA ABOURI
MUGEPB 24–25
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MIREIA DEL VALLE
PhD Candidate in Medicines and Health
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AINHOA HUIDOBRO
PhD Candidate in Medicines and Health
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Program contents
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Fundamentals of innovation
What is innovation and why is it essential today? Innovation and entrepreneurial society The role of innovation in the future
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Types, pathways, and innovation systems
Main avenues and types of innovation How to create systems that foster innovation The eight habits of effective innovation
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Decision-making
Fundamentals and general principles of decision-making Tools for better decision-making Decisions in highly uncertain environments How to deal with wrong decisions
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People and teams
How to build the right team Drivers and brakes of innovation in organizations Learning from mistakes and best practices
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Value and impact
Where is the real value in innovation? How to identify and enhance it
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internship experience internship networking
Meetings with CEOs Idea forums with alumni exchange real experiences in management and entrepreneurship
