IPADE Business School’s organizational culture is rooted in a long-standing ethos of service and human development. The guiding phrase “To serve, serve” is widely recognized across campus and exemplifies the school’s mission to form responsible leaders with a sense of purpose and social commitment.

A central component of this culture is a well-established, school-wide mentorship model. Every student team is assigned a mentor—typically a faculty member, alumnus, administrator, or institutional partner—who accompanies them throughout the two-year program. Mentors are not only academic guides but also role models, transmitting the school’s values of integrity, generosity, and service.

Over time, this mentorship approach has evolved into a multi-generational community practice. Mentors offer consistent feedback, support team dynamics, and foster a culture of trust and shared responsibility. The inclusion of alumni and friends of the institution reinforces ties across cohorts and strengthens the broader IPADE network.

A recent innovation deepens this cultural engagement by integrating mentorship into social impact projects. Full-time MBA students now mentor in IPADE’s flagship rural education initiatives—Fundación El Peñón and Montefalco—supporting local development in low-income areas. This extension of the mentorship model reflects a direct connection between leadership development and public service.

Mentorship at IPADE is not seen as an add-on but as a core expression of institutional culture. It embodies the school’s belief that leadership is built not only through academic excellence but through meaningful relationships and lived values. As such, it continues to shape a cohesive, purpose-driven learning environment that sustains itself across generations.