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Despite war: TAU graduates MBA students from 13 countries – Israel News

Despite war: TAU graduates MBA students from 13 countries – Israel News

Despite the war, students from 13 countries completed their MBAs at Tel Aviv University this week.

The Sofaer Global MBA at TAU ​​was completed by a class of 24 students from countries including India, Japan, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, France, the USA and South Africa.

According to TAU, “these students showed remarkable courage by joining the program right after the war started and persevering through nine difficult months to graduate. Throughout the year, the group focused on building their startups, and the results of their commitment are already visible.”

A social venture

Among the graduates, Kelvin Ombongi from Kenya took first place in the 2nd Sofaer Global MBA Pitch Competition and won $10,000, which the Sofaer family donated in memory of the late Arlette Sofaer.

Ombongi received the award thanks to his project “Mkulima na Jamii”.

The project aims to empower smallholder farmers by eliminating exploitative middlemen. The digital platform connects farmers directly to key inputs, expertise and markets, ensures fair prices and increases productivity. The project reflects a deep commitment to creating a sustainable and equitable future for the agricultural sector.

According to TAU, the Sofaer Global MBA program attracts and supports ambitious people from around the world by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering a spirit of resilience and innovation.