AlpMomentum

In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Prof. Dr. Jan Brinckmann, one of Europe’s leading thinkers at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and venture building. As Professor at ESADE Business School—one of the world’s most international and practice-driven institutions—Brinckmann offers a rare inside look into how he develops entrepreneurial talent and why ESADE consistently ranks among the top universities in the Redstone University Startup Index.

Together, they explore how entrepreneurship education has evolved from traditional lectures to case-based learning and now to fully immersive, real-world project work. Brinckmann explains why the desire to act,...

In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Bruno Bouchard, President of Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, one of Europe’s most dynamic mid-sized universities and recently ranked number one in efficiency across the continent. As the first Dauphine alumnus to lead the institution, Professor Bouchard offers a rare inside look into how he and his team are transforming the university into a model for innovation, interdisciplinarity, and entrepreneurial education.

Together, they explore how Dauphine balances academic excellence with agility, cultivating a culture of collaboration across disciplines—from mathematics and management to AI and the social sciences....

This episode features Nico Valenti Gatto, Operating Director of Bocconi for Innovation (B4I), in conversation with Michael Brehm: Learn how Bocconi bridges academia and entrepreneurship to support groundbreaking startups. Gain insights into leadership strategies for fostering innovation and a culture of ownership. Discover how programs like B4I are turning ambitious ideas into market-ready realities.

In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, we’re excited to feature Marion Debruyne, Dean of Vlerick Business School, in conversation with Michael Brehm. Together, they explore the power of culture as a differentiator for high-performance organizations and the competitive advantage companies gain by partnering with universities. They tackle critical questions such as how culture drives organizational success, the strategic role of academic-business partnerships, and Vlerick’s unique approach to fostering entrepreneurial leadership. This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators dedicated to shaping high-impact, future-ready organizations.