Where impact is explored, challenged and brought to life
A live podcast series by the Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at LAU, featuring leaders, creators and changemakers shaping influence across business, culture, entrepreneurship and the digital economy.
Recorded in front of a live audience and hosted by AKSOB Dean Dima Jamali, Impact Talks brings conversations beyond theory into execution, decision-making and real-world outcomes.
A Platform Where Learning Meets Real-World Insight
- Live conversations with influential voices across industries
- Real stories of leadership, innovation and value creation
- A bridge between academic knowledge and lived experience
- Meaningful dialogue between students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders
What Is Impact Talks?
Impact Talks explores how ideas are translated into action.
Each session combines a live recorded conversation with an interactive audience Q&A, creating a space for insight, exchange and practical perspective.
Each episode offers a closer look at how individuals approach decisions, navigate challenges and create value in real-world contexts.
The Story Behind Impact Talks
Today, influence is shaped by ideas, people, platforms and purpose.
Impact Talks highlights individuals who are creating change through leadership, creativity and innovation, offering perspectives that challenge assumptions, inform decisions and inspire action.
Why It Matters
At AKSOB, education extends beyond the classroom. Impact Talks reflects a commitment to applied, forward-thinking learning by connecting students and the wider community with authentic voices and real decisions from the field.
- Connect academic learning to real-world application
- Explore influence across disciplines and industries
- Encourage critical thinking around leadership and value creation
- Strengthen meaningful connections between academia and industry
What We Explore
- Entrepreneurship and startups
- Leadership and decision-making
- Branding, communication and influence
- Creativity and culture
- Innovation and the digital economy
- Purpose, value creation and societal impact
Who It Is For
Impact Talks is designed for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, faculty, alumni and professionals seeking to engage with real-world perspectives and meaningful dialogue.
Meet the Host
Dean Jamali is a globally recognized scholar in sustainability, leadership and innovation, with over 25 years of academic experience across the MENA region and internationally.
Ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally in sustainability, she is known for her impactful research, thought leadership and commitment to advancing ethical, inclusive and future-focused business education.
Our Mission
To create a platform where ideas meet execution, and where dialogue drives learning, curiosity and innovation.
Powered by AKSOB
As part of AKSOB, Impact Talks reflects a leading business school in the MINA region, committed to connecting education with real-world relevance and impact.
Be Part of the Conversation
- Discover how ideas, leadership and innovation shape real-world outcomes.
- Join a live session and engage with conversations that extend beyond the classroom.