Abdul Salam has long fostered dreams of entrepreneurship in the finance sector and knows that
the Dual Degree in Business Administration + Data & Business Analytics is the road to getting
there. His sustained interest in data forms a key foundation for future success, given the
growing importance of data and technology in the finance industry.

In his third year, Abdul took on an internship with IE University’s marketing department because
he believes that knowing how to communicate an idea can be just as important as the idea
itself. He is currently completing an internship with software company Celonis, working in
customer success management.

In this podcast, Abdul talks about why he chose IE University, citing its unparalleled networking
opportunities, robust international community and innovative dual degree options. All of this
means that students grow both personally and professionally throughout their time here.

Aside from academics, Abdul explains how he became involved in student government and rose
up the ranks to his current role as student government president. In his free time, he likes to
read, go for a jog or spend some time in the garden. Check out the podcast to hear him tell his
story.