Back Message to the Future Vincent Lapras MBA'96J Share “Why wait to make a legacy gift when I am 100% sure of the impact?” Considering how he would like to change the world, Vincent Lapras MBA’96J took inspiration from his family — his mother and grandfather were both teachers — and from the words of INSEAD founder General George Doriot: “Without action, the world would still be an idea.” In the 25 years since earning his MBA, Lapras has taken action by becoming a volunteer leader for the INSEAD Alumni Fund in France. In 2017/2018, he helped establish the French Alumni Scholarship. And in 2019, he made a legacy commitment to INSEAD. “I believe education can address the world’s great challenges, from inequalities and the environment to threats on democracy,” he says. “So why wait to make a legacy gift when I am 100% sure of the impact?” Lapras encourages others to consider changing the world beyond their lifetimes by making a planned gift today. “A legacy is your message to the future,” he says. “It incapsulates what is meaningful to you, and to tomorrow’s generations.” Share Related Content Entrepreneurship Driving Change, Shaping the Future: Key Insights from the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Forum 2024 Read more HGIBS/sustainability Harnessing the Sun: Ondine Suavet’s MBA'13D Path to Renewable Energy Leadership Read more Faculty and Research Addressing Global Challenges: The Impact of INSEAD's Research Initiatives and Support Read more