xMBA Alumni Insights with Magalie Heraud

Chief Growth Officer: Magalie Heraud

Magalie, with over 20 years of experience—including a decade in tech—you specialize in helping businesses scale efficiently by integrating AI-driven productivity, financial strategy, and sustainability.

As an xMBA graduate and Professionals in Residence alumna, how has the program shaped your approach to innovation, problem-solving, and business transformation?

It refined my approach to scaling businesses efficiently and sustainably by integrating AI-driven productivity, design thinking and financing strategies.

Are there any collaborations or projects that emerged from connections made during the course?

Yes, I’ve engaged with peers on AI-augmented growth strategies and business transformation, and joined new like-minded networks.

What xMBA concepts or tools have become essential in your professional toolkit?

Startup financing models, AI-augmented productivity, and rapid prototyping to help optimize resources, maximize revenue, and accelerate scalability.

How do you stay connected with the xMBA alumni network, and how has that influenced your career?

Through ongoing discussions and networking events, gaining insights into AI, and efficiency-driven growth strategies.

In one sentence, how would you describe the impact of the xMBA on your professional journey?

It sharpened my ability to help scale-ups grow efficiently by leveraging AI, sustainability, financial strategy, and agile execution.

📌 Do it like Magalie – shape your future with the xMBA!

The xMBA and xMBA Intensive Course as part of the Professionals in Residence program provide hands-on learning through an AI business simulation, strengthen your strategic leadership skills, and connect you with a powerful network. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator – this program equips you with the skills and mindset to take your career to the next level and actively drive digital transformation.

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About Magalie: Few embody the spirit of sustainable growth and strategic leadership like Magalie. From a young age, her curiosity drove her to ask “why?”—a mindset that continues to fuel her passion for helping businesses evolve with purpose. Inspired by Albert Einstein’s words, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving,” she has built a career centered on learning, innovation, and empowering teams.

With over 20 years of experience, including a decade in tech, Magalie specializes in business growth, strategic leadership, and sustainable transformation. She is an alumna of the Professionals in Residence (PiR) program and has completed the xMBA, an Executive education program designed for experienced professionals looking to transition into portfolio careers.

As the founder of Growth & Co, Magalie helps businesses achieve sustainable and efficient growth by:

✅ Identifying scalable growth opportunities aligned with sustainability

✅ Streamlining business processes to improve efficiency

✅ Creating strategic roadmaps for long-term success

✅ Providing fractional leadership as a Chief Growth/Customer Officer for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs

By leveraging technology, innovation, and sustainability, she enables businesses to future-proof their operations, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. Her expertise in upskilling, digital learning, and career development makes her a valuable resource for professionals and organizations navigating today’s evolving job landscape.

🔹 Looking to connect with Magalie? Visit her LinkedIn profile today!