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At HBS, we set out to turn The Equity Network from a minimum viable product (MVP) into a tech-enabled social enterprise. Little did I know just how valuable the HBS network would be — not only for my startup, but for my personal and professional growth. [...]
Growing up as a Black male from South Los Angeles, I was raised in a vibrant community surrounded by a diverse group of individuals who gave me guidance and taught me core values –such as curiosity, community, and persistence. My childhood experiences and the values that were instilled in me from being brought up in South LA are the foundation of my being, and I am proud to call South Central home. Yet, it was not often that I interacted with entrepreneurs or individuals who climbed up the ranks in the corporate world. Advanced degree holders were not always visible, and I thought that admission to a school like Harvard was a pursuit far above my head, something I had seen on television but not so much in my neighborhood. [...]
The case method presents big challenges confronting organizations – including the constraints and incomplete information found in all real world situations—and places you in the role of decision maker. [...]
As a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University, I cross-registered to take the course of Leadership Execution and Action Planning (LEAP) offered at HBS for MBA students last semester. I was familiar with the theory of leadership, and I also had many years of teaching experience on this subject, but finding an effective way of helping students learn and improve the skills of leadership in the class were still quite tough for me. [...]
In essence, I was able to understand Plaid's business at a more intimate level than I would have been able to through an ordinary interview preparation process. Exploring the academic side of the job search also opened me up to experiences I would have never imagined. [...]
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