Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Skills that you will not learn in a traditional $200K MBA program.
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- Event lasts 1 hour
Masterclass: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
In this masterclass, Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Hap Klopp (Founder of The North Face) and Carlos Baradello (former Corporate VP at Motorola LatAm) dive into two pivotal moments in their careers that forced them to rethink everything they knew about leadership and decision-making. These real-world experiences offer hard-won insights into navigating uncertainty, adapting under pressure, and making tough calls when the stakes are high—lessons no traditional MBA program will teach you.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ When to use different management styles—and how to shift between them
✅ How to prepare your team for rapid change in moments of crisis
✅ The risks and rewards of fast product launches and single-source suppliers
✅ Why timing is everything when it comes to advertising and promotion
✅ How to turn business disruptions into opportunities for growth and learning
Why Attend?
Whether you're building a startup, leading a team, or preparing to launch a product, this session will equip you with practical tools and battle-tested wisdom to make high-stakes decisions under pressure. Learn how to spot risks early, lead decisively, and become stronger on the other side.
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🌟Our speakers:
Hap Klopp, founder of The North Face, & Carlos Baradello, venture capitalist & former Corporate VP of Motorola for LatAm.
They have been co-teaching together for over a decade at several universities, such as UC Berkeley and Hult International Business School. Their diverse expertise and perspectives across a range of industries, geographies, business stages, and connections to Silicon Valley have recognized them.
For about two years, they have led the Excellence in Hybrid Education Project, extensively researching the future of higher education and creating a new dynamic teaching methodology.
Now, they are launching The Masterclass Series: " Skills that you will not learn in a traditional $200K MBA program."
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Frequently asked questions
This session is for professionals at all stages—whether you’re early in your career, in mid-level management, or an executive. If you want to grow strategically, build meaningful relationships, and expand your influence, this masterclass is for you.
A Personal BoD is a hand-picked group of trusted mentors, coaches, peers, and connectors who provide honest feedback, guidance, and opportunities. They help you make better decisions, stay accountable, and achieve your career goals faster.
You'll learn how to identify and engage key people to support your career growth, how to give and receive mentorship, and how to use your network to unlock new opportunities. You'll walk away with a clear plan to build your own BoD.
Hap Klopp, Founder of The North Face, brings decades of leadership experience and a deep understanding of personal and professional development. He’s passionate about mentorship, culture-building, and guiding others through career transitions with purpose and clarity.
Carlos Baradello is a global innovation expert and startup strategist. Known for blending academic insight with real-world experience, Carlos offers a unique perspective on networking, mentorship, and career acceleration in an ever-changing world.