IE University: In Their Shoes – Abdul Salam

10/02/2023 14 min
IE University: In Their Shoes – Abdul Salam

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Abdul Salam has long fostered dreams of entrepreneurship in the finance sector and knows thatthe Dual Degree in Business Administration + Data & Business Analytics is the road to gettingthere. His sustained interest in data forms a key foundation for future success, given thegrowing importance of data and technology in the finance industry.In his third year, Abdul took on an internship with IE University’s marketing department becausehe believes that knowing how to communicate an idea can be just as important as the ideaitself. He is currently completing an internship with software company Celonis, working incustomer success management.In this podcast, Abdul talks about why he chose IE University, citing its unparalleled networkingopportunities, robust international community and innovative dual degree options. All of thismeans that students grow both personally and professionally throughout their time here.Aside from academics, Abdul explains how he became involved in student government and roseup the ranks to his current role as student government president. In his free time, he likes toread, go for a jog or spend some time in the garden. Check out the podcast to hear him tell hisstory.