The Hultian SUMMER 2018 edition | Page 22

Great professors go beyond teaching the curriculum in the classroom and apply innovative ideas that engage students and arm them with tools to become strong leaders and have a measurable impact in today’s global economy.

Professor Mike Grandinetti’s core teaching philosophy is expressed in the title above. Professor Mike is one of the most influential role models at HULT International Business School. His commitment to his students goes well beyond academic enrichment in the classroom to challenging them to think differently, in order to innovate and disrupt.

Inspiration

Professor Grandinetti actively helps his students explore career opportunities and compete in events they might otherwise have not thought themselves able to. He actively encourages students to fulfil their full potential and is constantly providing students with career guidance. He also has recruited over 30 HULT students for internships and full-time roles for his startup and has sponsored many for their H1-B visa.

Hacking Innovation

Pushing students to become successful in a competitive environment and to think strategically, he organizes hackathons. He seamlessly takes the hackathons from their original purpose of creating technology and applies the methodology to solve broader business and social challenges.

Social Impact Hackathon

In the Hackathon students benefited from exposure and first hand insights of world-renowned entrepreneurs and business leaders. Prof. Mike Grandinetti guided

“Teaching is about lighting a fire, not filling a bucket”

Featured HULTIAN Educator

Mike Grandinetti