Armaan Grew Netflix and IMDb – Then Started an MBA | Manchester MBA Voices | Ep. 3
The Manchester MBA podcast features Armaan Raj Dua, a branding and marketing professional who rose through Netflix and IMDb before enrolling in the Alliance Manchester Business School MBA program. Armaan recounts how a college internship on the set of Netflix’s "Sacred Games" sparked his passion for storytelling, leading to a national‑award short film. He then launched Netflix India’s YouTube channel from the ground up, treating it as an editorial hub, and later headed IMDb’s India expansion, securing 1,500‑2,000 partnerships across the country’s diverse language markets. Memorable moments include securing a partnership with Shah Rukh Khan for the film "Jawan" and filming with Hrithik Roshan at his Mumbai home, underscoring the reach and credibility he built for IMDb. He also highlights the intense, sleep‑deprived days hopping between sets of directors Neeraj Ghaywan and Anurag Kashyap. Armaan’s journey illustrates how creative, on‑the‑ground experience can translate into data‑driven marketing leadership, and how an MBA can fuse storytelling instincts with rigorous business strategy, preparing leaders for the evolving entertainment landscape.
💸 The Hardest Part About Being an Entrepreneur Is Psychological.
The video spotlights the psychological strain that underpins entrepreneurship, arguing it is the most demanding hurdle beyond typical operational concerns. While managers in established firms can rely on hierarchical support, founders bear sole responsibility for charting a venture’s direction, requiring...
Max Dowling Is Building a Startup While Leading an MBA Cohort | Manchester MBA Voices | Ep 2
The Manchester MBA Voices episode spotlights Max Dowling, a mathematics graduate turned serial entrepreneur who now serves as class president at Alliance Manchester Business School while building a stealth‑mode safety startup called Vigil. His dual role illustrates how an...
Meet Max Dowling 👏
The video introduces Max Dowling, who recounts a harrowing 3 a.m. assault he witnessed while dropping off a friend. The experience prompted him to question why public safety depends on government response and to envision a technology‑driven alternative that empowers ordinary...
Saeed Adam Explores Our Latest Leadership Report
Saeed Adam introduces Alliance Manchester Business School’s newest leadership report, arguing that the post‑2020 environment has fundamentally altered the demands placed on executives. He notes that heightened economic and social volatility has created a pronounced skills gap, leaving many leaders...
Stuart Wells Explores How Leadership Has Changed in the Past Five Years (Extended)
Stuart Wells examines how leadership has evolved over the past five years, highlighting the seismic shifts triggered by the post‑COVID environment, rapid AI adoption, and changing political dynamics. He frames these trends as the backdrop for Alliance Manchester Business School’s...
Inside a Knowledge Transfer Partnership
The podcast spotlights a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Alliance Manchester Business School and chartered accountants Beever & Struthers, marking the programme’s 50‑year anniversary. Funded by Innovate UK, the three‑way collaboration brings together university researchers, industry practitioners, and a recent graduate associate...
Productivity as Strategy Competing and Growing in a Changing UK Economy - Webinar March 2026
The webinar, hosted by Alliance Manchester Business School, examined how UK firms can use productivity as a strategic lever to compete and grow in a sluggish economy. Panelists – Professor Bart van Arnh, sustainability expert Eileen Donnelly, and Playdale president Barry...
Leadership in a More Complex World - Discover MLDP
The webinar presented Alliance Manchester Business School’s recent leadership report and introduced the Manchester Leadership Development Programme (MLDP). The report, based on a survey of 500 senior decision‑makers, found that 73% perceive their roles as more complex since 2020, citing...
Controversial Take? 👀 #mba #businessschool #entrepreneur
The speaker challenges the conventional notion of work‑life balance, arguing that it is a myth and that entrepreneurs must choose focused effort over trying to juggle everything simultaneously. He frames this perspective within his experience as a venture founder and...
Maheen Hussain Explores Our New Report Uncovering the Complexities of Modern Day Leadership
Research from Alliance Manchester Business School finds modern leaders are under unprecedented strain: 67% report weekly work-related stress and two in five regularly doubt their judgment as roles expand and expectations rise. The report argues that stress is not a...
Well Said, Gloria 👏 #mba #businessschool #entrepreneur
Gloria Cherono, a budding entrepreneur, announced she is stepping away from her venture to pursue a full‑time MBA at Manchester Business School. In a Manchester MBA Voices podcast, she explained that finite time forces tough choices, and the real opportunity...
Professor Manuel López Ibáñez Explains How Our Data and AI for Leaders Course Could Benefit You
The video introduces a Data and AI for Leaders course designed to equip executives with practical tools for navigating the burgeoning AI landscape. Professor Manuel López Ibáñez emphasizes that while AI promises transformative efficiency gains, leaders must cut through hype...
Hear About Donna Campbell's Experience on Our Data and AI for Leaders Course
The video features Donna Campbell reflecting on the “Data and AI for Leaders” program, a short‑term course designed to help executives and professionals embed artificial‑intelligence capabilities into their data‑driven strategies. Campbell notes that AI is already influencing research communities, student interactions,...
Hear About Kevin Pritchard's Experience on Our Data and AI for Leaders Course
Kevin Pritchard praises Manchester Business School’s Data and AI for Leaders course for combining foundational data literacy with practical AI model concepts applied to real-world business cases. He says the program helps participants analyze diverse datasets, frame strategic questions, and...