Expert Insights & Team Spotlights

As the International Leadership & Business Internship neared its conclusion, Thursday offered a double dose of momentum, starting with collaborative team stand-ups and ending with high-energy expert rotations that helped interns sharpen their final proposals.

The morning began with dedicated group work followed by Infrastructure and Marketing Team Stand-Ups, where each group presented progress updates and shared final refinements ahead of Friday's big showcase. These presentations gave students the chance to reflect on how far they’ve come, troubleshoot lingering challenges, and gain feedback from their peers. The energy in the room was focused and uplifting—every team knew their work was about to go live.

Later in the day, interns rotated through a series of 15-minute Expert Workshops, diving into focused topics led by professionals Dania Merzi for infrastructure and Sarita Bhargava in marketing. Each session was designed to be punchy and practical, offering real-time advice on everything from pitch delivery to storytelling tactics and market analysis.

The fast-paced format helped interns clarify final ideas, spark last-minute adjustments, and walk away with actionable takeaways they could fold directly into their presentations. These sprints built on earlier sessions from Wendy Riemann and Sarah Stiles, turning foundational concepts into personalized strategies for impact.

Thursday was a day for polishing, pivoting, and pushing forward, an overall collective effort before interns take center stage.