‘I work with early-stage technology entrepreneurs every day and I didn’t expect a humanities-based week to be so directly relevant. But everything we studied – from antiquity to political philosophy – has reshaped how I think, ask questions and support founders. It’s made me better at what I do.’

Kim Patel, 2025 WE Alum, Vice President, Innovation Economy, JPMorgan Chase & Co

‘What struck me about The Wadham Experience was its deliberate non-business focus. In this noisy, AI-driven world, the two most important qualities for leaders are thinking critically and listening carefully. This programme uses history, philosophy and the humanities to guide leaders. Business programmes could learn a lot from the way Wadham is approaching creating a sense of curiosity and wonder amongst executives who really need to start to think bigger and broader as they’re leading organisations.’

Jennifer Lee, 2025 WE Alum, Senior Partner & Vice-Chair, Deloitte

‘The Wadham Experience is an outstanding programme. Instead of a download of content, it’s a robust, provocative, often humorous exchange with a terrific, diverse group of world experts in a variety of fields. It widens the lens and creates time to think and space to examine what you’re doing and why and how you’re doing it. Deep insights emerge from the process.’

James Fulton, 2025 WE Alum, Former Chief Learning Officer, Goldman Sachs