Western University’s Ivey Business School—in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurship Center—has expanded its two-week LEADER Project program to Thailand. Led by volunteers from Ivey and offered in five other countries, the program aims to promote entrepreneurship in developing countries. Volunteer Aakriti Gupta, a recent Ivey graduate, cited the size of Thailand’s economy and Bangkok’s role as a trade and innovation hub as key reasons for expanding to the region. Through the program, volunteers work with aspiring entrepreneurs using a case-based learning method that they can then apply in their future careers. “It pushed me to think on my feet, communicate across cultures and lead with empathy—strengths I’ll carry into a global marketing role,” said Gupta.
