Beyond Resilience, The Esade-Singularity Leadership Program is a unique, immersive journey, a program based on actionable frameworks to help you turn disruptions into real opportunities.
Beyond Resilience
Technology is advancing faster than our ability to understand it. And AI is more than just a tool; it is transforming business models and organizations themselves. Today’s geopolitics and global economy are only adding greater uncertainty, instead of providing predictable rules of the game. The environment, energy, and demographics already represent permanent challenges.
Leaders that make a difference go one step further: They see and understand disruption as if it were a language. Where others adapt, they transform. Where others wait, they become energized. Welcome to Beyond Resilience!
Why choose this program?
Esade and the Singularity Summit Spain have joined together to provide this exclusive experience that combines academic rigor with a transformative view of the future.
Other programs provide knowledge. Some provide inspiration. Beyond Resilience provides both, serving as a bridge between them to make change possible.
Access to Esade’s global academic experience.
International faculty, business leaders, and an innovative pedagogy.
A high-level experience outside the classroom.
Access to the Singularity Summit Spain and the ability to interact with Silicon Valley experts.
A solid academic structure to interpret, activate, and apply everything you learn.
Learning dynamics to help turn ideas into real actions.
The program provides access to an Esade micro-credential.
The degree obtained upon completion of the program will be Leadership and Management of Disruption.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, you will not only have acquired valuable knowledge and insights; you’ll also come away with a daring and exponential mindset, capable of seeing opportunities where you only saw uncertainty before.
- You’ll learn to anticipate disruptions and convert them into strategic advantages. You’ll no longer see challenges the same way; they are inflection points to transform your environment.
- You’ll learn about reference frameworks and strategic tools to enable you to successfully execute your plans, even in complex environments. Clarity will become your new ally, and you’ll be able to make decisions confidently, without letting uncertainty affect you.
- In addition, you’ll connect with global leaders and become part of an international community, enabling you to continue learning and evolving.
About Singularity
Singularity Spain is part of Singularity, the exclusive educational institution from Silicon Valley that welcomes a select group of entrepreneurs and executives from around the world each year.
Founded by Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil in 2008 with the support of NASA, Google, and other major Silicon Valley tech companies, Singularity has helped individuals, organizations, and governments transform the way they lead, think, and shape the future through educational programs and transformative experiences focused on the convergence and application of exponential technologies to create business and social value.
Academics
Program Structure
From Moonshot to Execution: 4 days of transformation.
Day 1. Anticipation: The Moonshot Mentality
Days 2 and 3. Adaptation: Beyond the Future (Singularity Spain Summit)
Day 4. Execution: Gaining an Edge
Methodology
- Master classes with international Esade experts.
- Tools to help detect disruptive signals and activate different scenarios with a focus on opportunities.
- Learning dynamics to turn inspiration into action during and after the Summit.
- Peer-based feedback and work focused on real challenges.
- A customized and actionable roadmap.
Degree
The program provides access to a university microcredential, a university-specific degree issued by Ramon Llull University.
From the academic period 2025-2026, some Esade programs are now part of a university microcredential, a new way to add even more value to your education. These microcredentials are university-specific degrees issued by Ramon Llull University, which allow you to accumulate ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits and the possibility of linking them to other academic programs within the framework of the European Higher Education Area. In practice, this means that the credits obtained in these programs could be recognized* in future university studies, offering you greater flexibility, academic advancement, and the value of your educational investment.
*This recognition will be subject to the approval of the host university and the type of training to be recognized.
Faculty
Ivan Bofarull
Chief Innovation Officer and teaching faculty at Esade
An expert in disruptive innovation, Ivan is the Chief Innovation Officer at Esade, where he also teaches executive programs. He has designed and led innovation courses for senior executives at global companies such as Caixabank, Biogen, Grifols, HP, Porsche, and Iberdrola. He directs Moonshot Thinking for Entrepreneurs, a leadership program in collaboration with MIT. Ivan has advised Georgetown University, worked with leaders in Silicon Valley, and was recognized by Forbes as a “top futurist”.
Daniel Traça
General Director of Esade and Professor in the Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability.
He holds a PhD in Economics from Columbia University and a degree from the Nova School of Business and Economics, where he served as Dean until 2022. He has been a visiting professor at INSEAD, Solvay Business School, KDI School, and the Graduate Institute of Geneva. He held the Marie and Alain Philippson Chair at Solvay and worked as a consultant for the World Bank and the European Commission. His research focuses on the relationship between business strategy and public policy.
Marco Bertini
Professor in the Department of Marketing at Esade and Director of Open Programs.
Marco Bertini is an expert in monetization and pricing. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and an MBA from IESE. He leads the Open Enrollment area at Esade and is also a professor at URL. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Marketing and Marketing Science, as well as in Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. He has taught at institutions including London Business School, INSEAD, Oxford, and Columbia, and has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Ivanka Visnjic
Professor and Chair of the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at Esade.
She holds a PhD from KU Leuven and a Master’s in Business and Economics from the University of Novi Sad. She leads the Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Management at Esade, and her research focuses on business model transformation in sectors such as smart cities and technology services. She collaborates with the Cambridge Service Alliance (University of Cambridge) and with companies including IBM and BAE Systems. Before entering academia, she worked at McKinsey & Co., specializing in pharmaceutical innovation.
Isabel Aguilera
Executive in Residence in the Department of General Management and Strategy at Esade.
Isabel has built her career across various industries, holding senior leadership roles such as President of General Electric Iberia, Managing Director of Google Iberia, and CEO of Dell in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. She has served on the boards of companies including Indra, BMN Bank, Aegon Spain, and Laureate Inc. She currently sits on the boards of Cemex, Oryzon Genomics, and Clínica Baviera. Isabel holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Seville and has completed executive education programs at IE, IESE, and the San Telmo Institute.
Participant profile
Executives, strategic business unit directors, startup founders, family-run company executives, and change agents. Beyond participants’ actual titles, attitude is what truly matters: They are people who don’t just settle; they want clarity amidst all the disruptions and want to stay ahead of what may come, all with conviction, a clear vision, and concrete tools that enable them to take action.
Admissions and financing
Interested applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documentation as specified by Esade. Once received, candidates will be contacted by the Admissions team.
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